Art Director - Events

We are looking for an experienced Art Director with a strong events background to lead the creative direction, visual concepts, and design execution for corporate events, exhibitions, activations, conferences, product launches, and brand experiences.

The role requires a creative professional who can translate client briefs into strong visual concepts, manage design teams, and ensure all event branding, stage designs, layouts, and creative materials are delivered to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and visual direction for events, exhibitions, activations, and brand experiences.
• Lead the design of event themes, stage concepts, booth designs, backdrops, signage, digital screens, and branding materials.
• Work closely with the events, production, marketing, and client servicing teams to understand project requirements.
• Prepare mood boards, visual presentations, concept decks, and creative proposals for clients.
• Supervise designers, 3D visualizers, and freelancers to ensure quality and consistency.
• Review and approve artwork, layouts, renders, and final production files.
• Ensure all creative work follows the client’s brand guidelines and event objectives.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and executable.
• Attend client meetings and present creative concepts when required.
• Stay updated with event trends, creative technologies, materials, and visual design standards.
• Manage multiple projects at the same time while meeting tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, Interior Design, or related field.
• Minimum 6–8 years of creative/design experience, with strong experience in the events industry.
• Proven experience in event branding, stage design, exhibitions, activations, and experiential design.
• Strong portfolio showing event concepts, branding, 3D design direction, and executed projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Knowledge of 3D design tools such as 3ds Max, SketchUp, Cinema 4D, or similar is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of production materials, printing, fabrication, and event setup requirements.
• Ability to lead creative teams and work under pressure.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• UAE/GCC events experience is preferred.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Able to convert client requirements into impactful event experiences.
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines and last-minute changes.
• Strong understanding of luxury, corporate, government, and brand event standards.

Pay: Up to AED20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have as an Art Director or Senior Creative in the events industry?
• Do you have experience working on corporate events, exhibitions, activations, conferences, product launches, or brand experiences?
• Please briefly describe the types of events you have worked on.
• Do you have a portfolio showing event concepts, stage designs, booth designs, branding, or 3D visuals?
• Please share your portfolio link.
• Are you experienced in leading designers, 3D visualizers, or freelancers?
• Which design software do you use confidently?

Examples: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, 3ds Max, SketchUp, Cinema 4D, AutoCAD, etc.

• Do you have experience preparing creative proposals, mood boards, and client presentation decks?
• Do you have knowledge of event production, fabrication, printing, materials, and onsite execution?
• Have you worked directly with clients to present creative concepts?

Language:

• Arabic (Preferred)
• English (Required)

Work Location: In person