Job title: Senior Art Director (Experiential)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Events
Functional Expertise: Events
Salary from: 25,000.00 AED
Salary to: 28,000.00 AED
Location: Dubai
Job published: 15/04/2026
Job ID: 51211
Contact name: Lynn Finger

Job Description

 

Key Responsibilities

Experiential Concept Development

  • Develop innovative and immersive ideas aligned with client marketing objectives and audience behaviour

  • Lead brainstorming sessions and pitch development alongside multidisciplinary teams (2D, 3D, digital, content, production)

  • Create sketches, mood boards, experience journeys, and high-fidelity mock-ups to communicate creative direction

  • Understand cost implications across builds, materials, content, and technology

Environmental & Spatial Design Leadership

  • Lead the visual direction of spatial brand experiences including installations, pop-ups, stage design, wayfinding, and brand zones

  • Collaborate with production and fabrication teams to ensure concepts are feasible and scalable

  • Translate strategy into strong art direction across physical and digital environments

  • Develop execution plans and clear consumer journey mapping

Integrated Content & Digital Visuals

  • Support the creation of digital content and on-site screen assets (LED, interactive screens, digital signage)

  • Ensure work is adaptable for social and digital amplification

  • Contribute to content systems that support pre-, during, and post-event storytelling

Creative Ownership & Presentation

  • Contribute to creative narratives, presentations, and pitch materials

  • Present concepts confidently to internal and external stakeholders

  • Take ownership of creative output, ensuring delivery is on-brief, on-time, and on-budget

Collaboration, Mentorship & Creative Operations

  • Work closely with client services, production, studio, and strategy teams

  • Mentor and guide junior creatives and freelancers to elevate output quality

  • Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and cultural insights

Core Competencies

Experiential Design
Strong understanding of spatial storytelling and immersive brand experiences

Art Direction
Expertise in typography, layout, composition, colour, and materiality across platforms

Creative Leadership
Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams

Narrative Development
Strong storytelling and conceptual thinking skills

Presentation Skills
Confident communicator, able to present ideas clearly and persuasively

Cultural Awareness
Understanding of regional design trends and audience sensitivities

Technical Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Figma or Adobe XD (advantageous)

  • Strong sketching ability

  • Knowledge of environmental design workflows (signage, print, scale, resolution)


Qualifications & Experience

  • 7+ years’ experience in experiential, brand activation, or integrated creative environments

  • Proven experience delivering high-impact campaigns and immersive brand experiences

  • Experience working with regional or international brands

  • Strong experience presenting to senior stakeholders

  • Degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Environmental Design, or similar

  • English required; Arabic preferred

 

Thank you for your application.  Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

 

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