Art Director jobs in United Arab Emirates

Valtech is looking for a Senior Art Director in Dubai. Does it excite you to inspire those around you with beautiful aesthetics? Join our global business transformation agency today.

As Senior Art Director, you will play a key role in the conceptualisation, presentation, and delivery of visually compelling and functionally rich digital solutions to household name companies and brands.

Possessing a strong intuition that drives your approach, you always remain mindful of the overall strategy behind the work. Our ideal candidate can lead, collaborate, mentor, and inspire, offering a unique perspective and creative insight both to internal multi-discipline teams and customer stakeholders.

What you will be doing:

1. Collaborate closely with the VP of Experience Design and the team to bring new ideas to life.
2. Develop and execute innovative, creative strategies that support project objectives and deliver results.
3. Present ideas and concepts to both clients and prospects.
4. Inspire and motivate the team to produce exceptional work.
5. Balance multiple clients and projects across the agency.
6. Work cross-discipline to turn ideas into reality across various mediums.
7. Establish the style and visual direction across multiple platforms, such as web and mobile.
8. Foster progressive thinking and continually push creative boundaries.
9. 7+ years of experience in digital design and art direction for leading brands.
10. Highly conceptual thinker.
11. Excellent storytelling and presentation skills, able to engage clients and colleagues.
12. Ability to concept and design for motion graphics (animation skills are a plus but not mandatory).
13. Strong understanding of visual design, brand development, and the creative process.
14. Passion for typography, colour, illustration, motion, and technology.
15. An instinct to lead with vision and creative inspiration, coupled with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
16. Solid experience designing websites, mobile apps, and other digital channels.
17. Willingness to oversee production when necessary; strong attention to detail is essential.
18. Proficient knowledge of: Figma; Design Systems (desirable); Motion Graphics and Interaction Design; Adobe Creative Suite; Accessibility (desirable).
19. Ideally you will have industry knowledge in one or more of these verticals: Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Retail & E-commerce.

What we’re looking for:

1. Creative thinking skills and the ability to propose innovative solutions.
2. A desire to work collaboratively within a team environment.
3. A genuinely nice and kind personality.
4. A passion for not only completing assignments but also adding value, pushing boundaries, and creating outstanding work.
5. A hardworking and self-motivated mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
6. Quick problem-solving skills as issues arise.
7. Up-to-date knowledge of current trends.
8. Meticulous attention to detail and overall product quality.

What can you expect from us:

We work at the intersection of diverse disciplines, cultures, and perspectives to create solutions that achieve the exceptional – helping brands make the leap beyond the competition and become leaders in a digital world.

In all we do, we aspire to be One Valtech: a truly connected global agency, centred around the heart of our business: our employees. And that's where you come in.

At Valtech, we create and shape experiences that aim to meet the versatile needs of our clients and their customers. To get there, we are proactive about facilitating workplaces that adhere to the different needs and expectations of everyone working at Valtech. Our goal is to create an equitable workplace which gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive, grow, and meet their goals.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of everything we do here - ensuring everyone has their voice heard and their insights actioned.

Here at Valtech we’re big believers that our staff are our most important asset, and as such we want to make sure we look after you. As well as all the usual corporate benefits (hybrid & flexible working, 25 days holiday, Visa sponsorship, phone, laptop, comprehensive healthcare, annual return flight, end of service benefit etc), we pride ourselves on our commitment to continuous learning and development, which means you’ll have a clear growth and development path, alongside access to professional coaching and online learning courses.

You’ll be joining an inclusive and diverse workforce, working on truly exciting projects with collaborative teams at a local and global level, with a big focus on health and social well-being.

Join Valtech

Not only can you help us lead the experience revolution, but you can lead the change. The journey Valtech is on is ambitious and therefore opens doors. The more we grow – the more opportunities there are to take responsibility, implement your creative ideas, and be the innovator and driver to help move us, and our clients, forward.

Does it excite you to join Valtech on this journey? And would you like to become our next Senior Art Director?

Then apply today. We cannot wait to hear from you!