art director

Eleventh Hour Games

<div>What is your role? 
As the Art Director at Eleventh Hour Games, you will lead and define the artistic vision across all disciplines, including 2D, 3D, character, and environment art, while managing and mentoring the department leads under your umbrella. You&rsquo;ll ensure visual excellence across the project and work cross-functionally with creative, technical, and production teams to deliver stunning and performant visuals. 

This role is both strategic and tactical: you&rsquo;ll shape artistic direction, uphold quality bars, and guide others in execution. You will oversee our Leads in Character Art, Environment Art, Animation, and Concept Art, while collaborating closely with Technical Art, Level Design, and VFX departments. You'll also help design efficient pipelines and workflows that support scalable, high-quality content production. 
This is a fully remote role, best suited to someone who has strong visual instincts, excellent communication skills, and proven leadership in building high-performing art teams. 
Responsibilities:
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<li>Define and own the visual direction of the game with studio leadership across all art departments</li>
<li>Lead a team of leads: 2D Art Lead, 3D Art Lead, Lead Animator, and Lead Environment Artist</li>
<li>Collaborate with the Creative Director and narrative/design leadership to ensure the art direction supports and elevates the broader vision</li>
<li>Partner with production to plan resourcing, scheduling, and prioritization of deliverables</li>
<li>Review major asset groups and features to ensure quality and consistency of visual style</li>
<li>Develop and document art guidelines and pipelines to support scalability and iteration</li>
<li>Identify staffing needs, participate in hiring, and mentor emerging leaders within the art team</li>
<li>Encourage healthy team culture, clear communication, and creative ownership among team members</li>
<li>Help ensure that the game&rsquo;s visuals are both beautiful and performant</li>
<li>Collaborate with MTX, UI, VFX, and Animation to ensure art cohesion across gameplay, narrative, and monetization features</li>
<li>Participate in milestone reviews, giving clear, actionable feedback on art execution</li>
<li>Contribute hands-on when necessary to unblock teams or prototype new artistic directions</li></ul> 


Qualifications:
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<li>5+ years of experience as an Art Director or equivalent senior leadership role in game development</li>
<li>Professional experience managing other managers, including art leads or discipline heads</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to drive a unified artistic vision across multiple disciplines: 2D, 3D, character, and environment</li>
<li>Strong eye for visual quality with a portfolio that reflects a deep understanding of artistic fundamentals and game development constraints</li>
<li>Excellent communication and leadership skills, especially in a remote team environment</li>
<li>Deep familiarity with game art pipelines, technical art integration, and collaboration across departments (design, engineering, etc.)</li>
<li>Experience with high-fidelity asset creation and optimization for real-time rendering</li>
</ul>
Pluses:
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<li>Familiarity with modern game engines and art workflows, without being engine-specific</li>
<li>Hands-on knowledge of tools such as Blender, Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Substance Suite</li>
<li>Passion for top-down action RPGs within Last Epoch&rsquo;s immediate competitive landscape and a strong understanding of what makes visuals shine in that genre</li>
<li>Experience shipping multiplayer online or co-op games</li></ul> 


Why Eleventh Hour Games? 
 
EHG is a fast growing studio, focused on a passion for top-down action RPGs. We value open communication, close-knit teamwork, and opportunity for ownership and growth! Our mission is to gather and empower the next generation of creators to forge extraordinary games. Extraordinary games build passionate communities, which create passionate people. Passionate people turn into next year's creators. With our breakout title Last Epoch, we are moving fast into the next round of adventure! 
<ul>
<li>Flexible fully remote working arrangements</li>
<li>US Employees 90% premium paid for employee, 100% premium paid for dependents health insurance</li>
<li>US Employees 30% paid premium on Dental and Vision plans</li>
<li>35 Paid time off days, received at start of the year</li>
<li>401K for U.S. based employees</li></ul> 


EHG is an equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@eleventhhour.games. Please note, general employment questions cannot be accepted or processed this way.</div>

Art Director

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 We are an independent, international house of innovative creativity, based in Istanbul, London, Almaty, and Baku.
 
 
 
 
 
 We work with clients including Migros Sanal Market, Migros Hemen, VISA, DHL, Beko, Pladis - &Uuml;lker, McVitie&rsquo;s, Coca-Cola &Idot;&ccedil;ecek, Defacto, Logitech, Dardanel, TAV Airports, La Lorraine Bakery, Donut Worry Be Happy, Tencel, Krispy Kreme, Costa Coffee, Hardee's, Lassa and Tyres Life.
 
 
 
 
 
 We create clutter-breaking content and end-to-end brand experiences across every touchpoint of the consumer journey.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for an
 
 Art Director / Sr. Art Director
 
 who will:&nbsp;
 
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 Craft visually compelling work for digital &amp; social media, branding and offline mediums (KVs, posters, outdoor, etc.)
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 Maintain a hands-on approach, work independently and take full ownership of projects, from concept to final execution
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 Contribute to creative ideation and concept development, ensuring strong storytelling and impactful visual narratives.
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 Collaborate closely within the design team and with account teams.
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 Present creative concepts internally and externally, articulating design choices effectively
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 Work closely with production teams, photographers, videographers, and external partners to ensure high-quality execution."
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 Ensure all work meets the highest creative and technical standards on-brand, and well-crafted,
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 Experiment with AI-generated visuals and automation tools to push creative boundaries and enhance efficiency
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 Stay informed about AI&rsquo;s impact on design, integrating new technologies into creative processes where relevant
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 Let's meet if you have:
 
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 5+ years of experience in an advertising agency
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 A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, campaign visuals, digital, and offline design
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 Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; After Effects)
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 Experience with motion design (After Effects, Premiere Pro) is a plus and will be considered an advantage.&rdquo;
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 Strong attention to detail, with an ability to refine and elevate creative output
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 Familiarity with AI-powered design tools and how they can improve creative execution
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 Self-driven, proactive, and able to take full ownership of projects
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 Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative decisions
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 Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects under tight deadlines
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 Strong written and spoken English skills.
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Art Director / Sr. Art Director

MCG Talent

<div>
 
 
 Position: Art Director (Mid-Level)
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a talented
 
 Art Director
 
 to bring bold, culturally relevant ideas to life. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with strong conceptual skills and the ability to lead projects from ideation to execution with minimal supervision.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Develop and lead original, strategic, and impactful creative concepts.
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 Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality output across all deliverables.
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain creative excellence and brand consistency.
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 Manage production and post-production processes confidently and efficiently.
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 Present creative ideas persuasively to both internal teams and clients.
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 Provide and receive feedback constructively to foster strong teamwork.
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 Stay inspired, curious, and calm under pressure while pushing creative boundaries.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Proven experience working in a fast-paced agency environment (big agency background preferred).
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 A creative portfolio showcasing concept-driven, standout work.
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 Strong understanding of visual storytelling and brand communication.
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 Education or training from institutions like Miami Ad School is a plus.
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 Open to international candidates interested in relocating to Dubai.
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Atelier Perfumery

Job Description &ndash; Art DirectorPosition Title: Art DirectorDepartment: Marketing &amp; Brand ManagementLocation: Dubai, UAE (GCC Region)Employment Type: Full-timeAbout Maylaa International Trading LLCMaylaa International is a diversified luxury group engaged in trading, retail, factories, and gold &amp; diamonds. As part of our continued brand expansion in the GCC, we are seeking a talented Art Director to lead creative direction and visual communication across all brand platforms, ensuring excellence and consistency in every visual expression of our luxury identity.Role OverviewThe Art Director will oversee the conceptualization and execution of creative projects across digital, print, and retail environments. This role requires a design leader with a refined aesthetic sense, deep understanding of brand storytelling, and proven ability to manage creative teams while aligning visuals with strategic marketing goals.Key Responsibilities1. Creative Direction &amp; Brand Identityo Lead and guide the creative team in producing high-quality visual content across allmedia.o Maintain brand consistency and ensure design alignment with the company&rsquo;s luxuryimage.o Translate brand strategies into strong visual narratives for campaigns, events, andpromotions.2. Campaign &amp; Visual Developmento Conceptualize and design visuals for marketing campaigns, retail activations, andsocial media content.o Collaborate with marketing, photography, and content teams to deliver cohesivecampaign themes.o Oversee production of all creative assets including lookbooks, packaging, print ads,and digital visuals.3. Team Leadership &amp; Project Managemento Supervise graphic designers, photographers, and external creative agencies.o Review and approve all visual materials ensuring accuracy, quality, and brand alignment.o Manage multiple projects with strong attention to timelines, budgets, and deliverables.4. Collaboration &amp; Innovationo Partner with Marketing Head and Product teams to ensure visuals support commercial objectives.o Introduce innovative creative concepts, design tools, and visual trends suitable forthe GCC luxury market.o Conduct regular brainstorming sessions to foster creativity and design excellencewithin the team.Key Requirements1. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field.2. 6&ndash;10 years of experience in creative direction, preferably within the luxury, retail, or lifestyle sectors.3. Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in branding, campaign design, and visualstorytelling.4. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).5. Excellent leadership, time management, and collaboration skills.6. Deep understanding of GCC market aesthetics and regional design sensibilities.7. Ability to translate marketing strategies into visually compelling content.8. Experience managing in-house creative teams and external design agencies.Preferred Skillso Motion graphics or video editing knowledge.o Photography direction and styling experience.o Exposure to digital marketing campaigns and social media design strategy.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Job Type: Full-timePay: From AED1.00 per month

IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS

Job Title: Art Director &ndash; 2D &amp; 3D (BTL/Events &amp; Activations)Company Overview: We have 25+ years of experience in building a Go-to-Market approach in emerging markets. Our interventions help brands to tap into the latent consumer demands through our outreach, activation and retail services thereby connecting to the aspiring India.We are a leading marketing &amp; advertising agency, specialized in providing marketing and communications solutions to clients beyond metro (rural &amp; small towns) markets. Our expertise lies in our ability to deliver strategic proposals &amp; implement as a part of an integrated approach in RURAL, RETAIL &amp; BRAND ACTIVATION. With 24+ years of direct experience, we have designed and implemented award-winning campaigns/initiatives for leading brands.Specialties: Rural Marketing, Semi-Urban Marketing, Rural Activation, BTL Activation, Brand Activation, Retail Branding, Last Mile Channel Enhancement and Brand Promotions.About the Role: We are looking for a dynamic Art Director who can seamlessly blend 2D and 3D design expertise with a strong creative vision. The role demands an eye for detail, a deep understanding of events, exhibitions, activations, and brand promotions, and the ability to bring concepts to life visually.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the creative development of event setups, exhibition booths, activation spaces, and brand creatives.</li><li>Conceptualize and design in 2D (layouts, branding, collaterals) and 3D (event spaces, stage designs, product displays).</li><li>Collaborate with the creative &amp; client servicing teams to convert briefs into impactful visual stories.</li><li>Ensure brand consistency across all design outputs.</li><li>Oversee junior designers and provide creative direction when required.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Strong portfolio showcasing both 2D &amp; 3D design in the BTL/events/exhibitions domain.</li><li>Proficiency in software like Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDRAW, 3ds Max, or similar.</li><li>Ability to think creatively under tight deadlines.</li><li>Prior experience in an activation/BTL agency is a must.</li><li>6&ndash;10 years of relevant experience.</li></ul>Type: Full-timeJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: &#8377;34,065.52 - &#8377;83,568.52 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Events: 5 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Confidential

<div>
 
 
 
 Job Overview:
 
 
 
 
 The Art Director will lead the visual design efforts within organisation&rsquo;s in-house design team, working closely with the Creative Director to shape and implement the creative vision for the brand. This individual will play a crucial role in delivering impactful and engaging visual assets across digital, print, and experiential channels. With a strong eye for detail, a deep understanding of brand design, and the ability to lead by example, the Art Director will help elevate organisation's brand identity and drive creative excellence across all projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Creative Direction and Visual Design
 
 
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 Translate brand strategy into compelling visual designs, working closely with the Creative Director to align creative outputs with organisation's brand standards.
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 Oversee the creation and execution of visually cohesive and impactful content for various digital, print, and experiential platforms, including campaigns, presentations, social media, and events.
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 Provide hands-on support to the design team, ensuring high standards of design quality, creativity, and innovation in every project.
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 Collaboration and Project Management
 
 
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 Manage the end-to-end design process, from concept to final execution, ensuring all work is delivered on time and within budget.
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 Balance multiple projects, prioritizing tasks and coordinating resources to achieve team objectives efficiently.
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 Brand Consistency and Quality Control
 
 
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 Maintain and uphold organisation's brand identity, ensuring consistency across all visual outputs by setting clear brand guidelines and quality standards.
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 Conduct quality checks and provide feedback on design work to guarantee that every project meets brand standards and aligns with the brand&rsquo;s visual identity.
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 Develop and evolve brand assets, including templates, iconography, and color schemes, ensuring that the brand remains fresh and relevant.
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 Team Leadership and Mentorship
 
 
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 Lead and inspire a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities to support their growth.
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 Foster a collaborative and creative team culture that encourages innovation, teamwork, and design excellence.
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 Support the Creative Director in developing a positive team environment that prioritizes both productivity and individual career growth.
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 Trend Analysis and Innovation
 
 
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 Stay informed of industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging design techniques to keep the brand&rsquo;s visual presence current and competitive.
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 Propose and incorporate new design ideas, techniques, and tools to enhance the brand's visual impact and keep the design process efficient.
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 Required Criteria:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, or a related field.
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 7+ years of experience in a senior design role, with at least 2-3 years in an Art Director position, ideally within an in-house brand team or agency environment.
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 Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in branding, digital, and print design, with a solid understanding of typography, color theory, and composition.
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 Advanced proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), with knowledge of motion graphics and video editing as a plus.
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 Strong conceptual and creative skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas visually and create design work that resonates with a global audience.
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 Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
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 </ul>
 
 
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Publicis Groupe

<div>
 
 
 Position:
 
 Art Director - Integrated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Exp Required:
 
 2-6 years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Main Task &amp; Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Candidates from Mainline/ Integrated Agencies will be preferred
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 Raises the bar on the quality of creative output for brands.
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 Meets the account management and planning teams to discuss client requirements and product background.
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 Brainstorms ideas and concepts with creatives and other agency teams.
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 Works in a close-knit creative partnership with the copywriter to generate workable concepts and ideas.
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 Produces clear, persuasive, original creative work.
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 Works on several campaigns at once, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
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 Keeps up to date with popular culture and trends.
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 &Oslash; Actively participate in new business development
 
 
 
 Qualification Required:
 
 Graduate/Post Graduate in any Discipline. .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Other/ Special Requirements
 
 :
 
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 Creative thinking, analytical &amp; problem solving
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 Strong interpersonal and Communication Skills
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 Ability to collaborate effectively at all levels and functions
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 Ability to manage projects to successful completion, multi-task, and work within tight deadlines
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 Must be well-versed with digital design tools.
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