Senior Illustrator

About Us

Tamara is the leading shopping and payments platform in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region, with a mission to empower people in their daily lives and revolutionize how they shop, pay, and bank. The company was founded by serial entrepreneur Abdulmajeed Alsukhan along with his partners Turki Bin Zarah and Abdulmohsen Al Babtain. Tamara operates out of its headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and has offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam. Our large, dedicated team of professionals continues to grow as we expand our reach and impact.

Serving millions of users and partnering with thousands of merchants, Tamara collaborates with leading global and regional brands such as SHEIN, Jarir, noon, IKEA, H&M, and Farfetch, as well as local small and medium businesses. The company is backed by SNB Capital and Sanabil Investments, a wholly-owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Checkout.com, Coatue, Shorooq Partners, and Endeavor Catalyst, among others.

Your role

You role will require exceptional illustration skills across various artistic directions and styles. Experience in animation is a valuable asset, as it will enhance the visual storytelling capabilities of our projects at Tamara. You will work as part of a cross-functional design team that will intersect between design elements on the product and branding side of Tamara.

• Create high-quality illustrations that align with the brand requirements and artistic direction. Work on a variety of projects including Tamara products, digital marketing materials, print media, and interactive content.
• Ability to work on the intersection of brand and product experience is a must
• Collaborate with the creative team to develop and refine artistic directions for illustrations. Adapt styles to suit different campaign needs and target audiences.
• Participate in animation projects, applying illustration skills to create engaging and dynamic animated sequences. (Note: Animation skills are a plus, not a requirement.)
• Work closely with other creative team members, including designers, art directors, and project managers, to ensure a cohesive visual style across all touchpoints..
• Ensure all illustrations meet high standards of clarity, engagement, and relevance.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in illustration and animation, incorporating cutting-edge techniques and styles into your work to keep the brand at the forefront of the industry.

• Minimum of 6 years in illustration, with a proven track record of working across various illustration styles.
• Expertise in using illustration tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and animation software like After Effects or similar.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of illustration styles and projects. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.
• Excellent communication abilities to articulate creative concepts and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• High level of creativity with the ability to solve challenging design problems and propose unique solutions for illustration projects.

• Willingness to work in Dubai or relocate.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Join the revolution

Tamara is a vibrant hub of exceptional individuals worldwide, with over 40+ nationalities committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We're proud of the wealth of cultural backgrounds that shape our teams, ensuring every experience is acknowledged and celebrated. 

We seek self driven individuals, fuelled by curiosity, ready to take control of their professional and personal development. We’re creating a place where possibilities are for the taking through career mobility, mentoring and cross-border collaboration. This approach has earned us a spot as one of the competitive tech companies to work for.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.