Senior Art Director

Senior Art DirectorLocation: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment: CreativeEmployment Type: Full-TimeReports To: Creative DirectorAbout the RoleWe are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Art Director to lead the visual direction of creative campaigns across digital, social media, branding, advertising, events, and integrated marketing projects.The ideal candidate is a highly creative thinker with strong leadership skills, a sharp eye for design, and the ability to turn strategic ideas into compelling visual concepts. You will work closely with copywriters, designers, strategists, account teams, and clients to develop work that is both creatively outstanding and commercially effective.Key Responsibilities* Develop and lead the visual direction for integrated advertising and marketing campaigns.* Create innovative concepts, campaign ideas, key visuals, mood boards, and creative treatments.* Translate creative briefs and marketing objectives into strong visual concepts.* Lead and mentor junior and mid-level designers and art directors.* Collaborate with copywriters and creative teams to develop integrated concepts.* Present creative concepts and visual solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.* Maintain high creative and design standards across all deliverables.* Oversee the development of campaigns from concept through final production.* Work across multiple formats including social media, digital advertising, print, OOH, branding, events, activations, presentations, and video.* Collaborate with photographers, videographers, illustrators, animators, production teams, and external suppliers.* Stay up to date with design, advertising, cultural, and visual trends.* Ensure all creative work is aligned with brand guidelines and client objectives.* Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality and consistency.Requirements* 5+ years of experience in art direction, advertising, branding, or a creative agency environment.* Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative concepts and visual execution.* Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.* Strong understanding of branding, typography, composition, photography, art direction, and visual storytelling.* Experience working on integrated campaigns across multiple platforms.* Strong presentation and communication skills.* Ability to lead creative teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.* Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.* Experience working with major brands or agencies is a strong advantage.* Experience in the Saudi/GCC market is preferred.* Fluent English is required, Arabic is an advantage.Key SkillsCreative Concept Development | Art Direction | Branding | Campaign Development | Visual Storytelling | Team Leadership | Presentation Skills | Digital & Social Media | OOH | Events & Activations | Adobe Creative SuiteWhat We Offer* Opportunity to work on high-profile local and international brands.* A creative and collaborative working environment.* Opportunities to lead major integrated campaigns and events.* Professional growth and career development.