Creative Art Director

We are seeking an experienced Creative Art Director with a strong background in events and experiential design to lead the creative vision and visual execution of corporate events, exhibitions, brand activations, conferences, product launches, and immersive brand experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a strong creative portfolio, a solid understanding of event design and production, and the ability to transform client briefs into compelling visual concepts. This role requires a hands-on creative leader who can guide design teams, present concepts to clients, and ensure creative ideas are translated into high-quality, practical, and executable event experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead creative concepts, visual directions, and design strategies for events, exhibitions, activations, and experiential projects.
• Oversee the creative development of event themes, stage designs, exhibition stands, spatial layouts, backdrops, signage, digital screens, and event branding.
• Translate client briefs and brand objectives into innovative concepts, mood boards, design presentations, and detailed creative proposals.
• Lead and supervise graphic designers, 3D designers, visualizers, and freelance creatives throughout the design process.
• Review and approve design concepts, artwork, 3D renders, layouts, and final production files to ensure quality and creative consistency.
• Collaborate closely with events, production, technical, marketing, and client servicing teams to ensure alignment between creative concepts and project requirements.
• Ensure designs are technically feasible, cost-effective, and suitable for fabrication, printing, installation, and on-site execution.
• Participate in client meetings and present creative concepts, design rationales, and visual solutions with confidence.
• Maintain consistency with client brand guidelines while ensuring each project delivers a distinctive and impactful visual experience.
• Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high design standards.
• Stay informed about emerging event trends, materials, design technologies, and experiential solutions to continuously enhance creative output.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, Interior Design, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6–8 years of relevant creative and design experience, with substantial experience in the events and exhibitions industry.
• Proven track record in event creative direction, event branding, stage design, exhibition design, brand activations, and experiential environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating original event concepts, creative presentations, 3D visual direction, and successfully executed projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with 3D design and visualization tools such as 3ds Max, SketchUp, Cinema 4D, or equivalent software.
• Strong understanding of event production processes, fabrication materials, printing, technical requirements, and on-site implementation.
• Proven ability to lead creative teams, manage design workflows, and maintain quality across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and adapt to changing client requirements.
• UAE or GCC events industry experience is preferred.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• A creative leader with a strong visual eye and a practical understanding of event production.
• Able to balance innovative design concepts with technical feasibility, budgets, and client expectations.
• Experienced in delivering high-quality creative solutions for corporate, government, luxury, and brand-led events.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about creating memorable event experiences through impactful design and visual storytelling.

Pay: AED20,000.00 - AED22,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Please share your portfolio link.

Experience:

• events and exhibition industry?: 7 years (Required)

Language:

• Arabic (Required)
• English (Required)

Work Location: In person