graphic designer

graphics designer

senior graphic designer

design manager

art director

creative director

minimalist

<div>About us
Minimalist.ae is a local brand founded in 2016 in Dubai that designs and manufactures elegant, high-quality watches, jewelry, handbags, perfumes, and leather goods designed to enhance personal style. With two stores now open in the UAE, we focus on simple yet sophisticated designs, with specifically our Arabic numeral watches being known for their timeless appeal. Minimalist believes in simplicity and uses only the finest materials to produce beautiful and durable items, combining elegant design with excellent quality. 
The Role
As a Creative Director, you will lead the creative vision of the brand across all digital and social media platforms. You will oversee concept development that reflect Minimalist&rsquo;s brand identity and resonate with our audience. Working closely with the marketing and design team, you will ensure a cohesive visual direction across campaigns, product launches, and brand storytelling. 
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Lead creative direction and oversee all brand visuals across digital and social media channels.</li><li>
Plan, conceptualize, and execute engaging content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.</li><li>
Oversee video production and editing, from concept to final cut ensuring strong aesthetic consistency and brand alignment.</li><li>
Manage social media visual strategy, ensuring a consistent and distinctive brand tone.</li><li>
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative concepts for campaigns and product launches.</li><li>
Stay up to date with emerging digital trends, styles, and content formats.</li><li>
Supervise creative assets including graphic design, motion, and promotional materials.</li><li>
Mentor and guide designers, content creators, editors to maintain high creative standards.</li></ul> 
As an ideal candidate, you will have:<ul><li>
2&ndash;5 years of experience in a social media, content, or brand/marketing, creative direction role in the UAE, ideally in fashion, lifestyle, or eCommerce.</li><li>
A strong understanding of brand aesthetics and storytelling in the digital space.</li><li>
Experience managing social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook) and executing content/marketing calendars.</li><li>
Hands-on experience with Klaviyo, G-Suite, and social media scheduling tools (e.g. Hootsuite).</li><li>
Experience with Adobe Suite, or other creative tools.</li><li>
Strong English communication skills (written &amp; spoken); Arabic language skills are a strong plus.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, Visual Arts, Media, or a related field preferred. 
What we offer<ul><li>
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives;</li><li>
UAE visa and permits;</li><li>
Health insurance;</li><li>
Annual flight ticket allowances</li><li>
Growth and long-term development opportunities;</li><li>
Long-term perspective in a rapidly expanding, future-oriented organization;</li><li>
An engaging and challenging work environment with a motivated &amp; professional team of specialists.</li></ul></li></ul></div>

Creative Director

MCG Talent

<div>
 
 A premium, early-stage fragrance house with ambitious GCC and international expansion plans is seeking a
 
 Creative Director
 
 to lead and define its brand from the ground up.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a
 
 foundational hire
 
 for a high-growth business. The role is ideal for a creative leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building rather than maintaining, and is comfortable operating hands-on while shaping long-term creative strategy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
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 Own and define the brand&rsquo;s creative vision across campaigns, content, packaging, digital, and retail touchpoints
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 Lead all creative and marketing activity, ensuring consistency, quality, and brand integrity
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 Translate brand strategy into clear creative direction for freelancers, agencies, and future in-house teams
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 Work hands-on with external partners in the initial phase
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 Build, structure, and scale an in-house creative and marketing function over time
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 Oversee storytelling, visual identity, and campaign concepts across GCC and future global markets
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 Partner closely with founders and leadership on brand evolution and market expansion
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 Ensure creative output supports commercial objectives, launch timelines, and growth targets
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ideal Profile
 
 
 
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 3&ndash;5+ years&rsquo; experience in a creative leadership role (Creative Director, Art Director, Senior Art Director, or similar)
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 Background in
 
 luxury, beauty, fragrance, fashion, or premium consumer brands
 
 strongly preferred
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 Experience within creative agencies, production studios, or in-house brand teams
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 Strong portfolio demonstrating brand-led, concept-driven work
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 Comfortable working both strategically and hands-on in an early-stage environment
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 Capable of building teams and creative processes from scratch
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 Energetic, driven, and resilient with a startup mindset
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 Arabic and English bilingual skills preferred but not essential
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 Open to regional and international candidates; European luxury experience is a plus
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Creative Director (Luxury/Fashion/Perfume)

Huda Beauty

<div>Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world&rsquo;s fastest-growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit; this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!
Summary: We are looking for an Art Director who can translate a visionary founder&rsquo;s aesthetic into a clear, operational creative system. You will shape our brand world, design our most important campaigns and retail moments, and ensure cohesive, elevated execution across the business. This role is highly hands-on, fast-paced, and central to defining our creative identity. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Founder Vision Translation &amp; Creative System<ul>
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Work closely with the founder to understand, interpret, and articulate aesthetic direction.</li>
<li>Codify the founder&rsquo;s vision into a formal art direction system (visual, storytelling, sensory cues) used across the organization.</li>
<li>Build a consistent creative framework that elevates brand expression across all touchpoints.</li>
</ul>
Creative Direction for 360 Brand Moments<ul>
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Translate founder&rsquo;s vision into creatives for campaigns, visual merchandising, events, and collaborations.</li>
<li>Develop moodboards, storyboards, shot lists, and narrative concepts that bring the vision to life.</li>
<li>Oversee photography, video, motion, and set direction, ensuring premium and coherent execution.</li>
</ul>
Craft &amp; Pipeline Leadership<ul>
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Own end-to-end creative development for key brand moments, from concept to final delivery.</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal teams (Creative Director, VM, Founder&rsquo;s team) to operationalize creative systems and streamline execution.</li>
<li>Manage external creative partners and agencies, ensuring output aligns with founder direction and brand standards.</li>
</ul>
Creative Quality &amp; Consistency<ul>
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Ensure all brand expressions are elevated, consistent, and reflective of the founder&rsquo;s vision.</li>
<li>Maintain high standards across visual assets, campaign quality, and retail impact.</li>
</ul>
Success factors<ul>
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Alignment with founder vision.</li>
<li>Efficient creative pipeline.</li>
<li>Elevated campaign and retail impact.</li>
<li>Strong brand consistency and differentiation.</li>
</ul>
Requirements<ul>
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8&ndash;10+ years in creative, branding, or advertising roles, ideally with beauty, fashion, or luxury exposure.</li>
<li>Strong craft across campaign art direction, photography/video direction, storyboarding, motion, and 3D/retail.</li>
<li>Experienced in managing creative pipelines and agencies.</li>
<li>High EQ, adaptable, low ego, and thrives in founder-led, high-ownership environments.</li>
<li>Editorial, modern aesthetic sensibility with strong social culture awareness.</li>
</ul>
Benefits<ul><li>
Monthly &ldquo;Self Love Days&rdquo; &ndash; at company discretion</li></ul><ul>
<li>Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents</li>
<li>Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach</li>
<li>Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products</li>
<li>Quarterly product gifting</li>
</ul>
Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.</div>

Art Director

Twine

<div>
 This role is ideal for a seasoned Art Director with a strong background in set design and wardrobe, looking to contribute to a short film project in Dubai. The position requires hands-on involvement in creating and managing the visual environment of the production, ensuring that all set and wardrobe elements align with the director&rsquo;s vision. The project is scheduled for a one or two-day shoot, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the film&rsquo;s aesthetic on-site.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Oversee and execute all aspects of set design and wardrobe for the short film
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 Collaborate closely with the director and producer to interpret and realize the creative vision
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 Source, select, and organize props, set pieces, and wardrobe items as required
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 Supervise on-site setup and breakdown of sets and wardrobe
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 Ensure all visual elements are cohesive, period-appropriate, and support the narrative
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 Manage time and resources efficiently to meet tight production schedules
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 Address and resolve any on-set design or wardrobe challenges promptly
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Skills And Requirements
 
 
 
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 Proven experience as an Art Director or Production Designer in film or related media
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 Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in set design and wardrobe for short films or similar projects
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 Excellent organizational and project management skills
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 Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and adapt to changing requirements
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 Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a keen eye for detail
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 On-site availability in Dubai for the duration of the project (1&ndash;2 days)
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 Knowledge of local suppliers and resources in Dubai is a plus
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 Willingness to travel if not currently based in Dubai
 
 
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 About Twine
 
 
 
 Twine is a leading freelance marketplace connecting top freelancers, consultants, and contractors with companies needing creative and tech expertise. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, Twine enables companies to scale their teams globally.
 
 
 
 Our Mission
 
 
 
 Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world.
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Art Director – Short Film Dubai

Acorn Strategy

This role exists to lead Acorn Strategy s Creative Studio with bold, strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
 
The Creative Services Manager is responsible for shaping brand and creative strategies in collaboration with the General Manager and Group Account Director, while also overseeing the development of campaign concepts, brand identities, applications, guidelines, and collateral.
 
The Creative Services Manager provides creative leadership across Acorn s core services, from campaign asset development and motion graphics to copywriting and design.
 
They are the custodian of quality control, ensuring all creative outputs meet world-class standards. As both strategist and doer, they delegate effectively to drive operational efficiency but are also ready to step in and deliver work directly when needed.
 
Brand &amp; Creative Strategy
<ul>
<li>Partner with Acorn s Strategy team and Group Account Director to craft compelling brand and creative strategies.</li>
<li>Lead conceptualisation of integrated campaigns, from insight-driven ideas through to execution, across digital, social, advertising, and events.</li>
<li>Provide strategic creative direction for brand identity creation, applications, and guidelines, ensuring clarity and consistency across all touchpoints.</li>
<li>Require minimal input from client servicing by proactively developing independent, insight-led creative solutions. </li>
</ul>
Creative Studio Leadership &amp; Service Enhancement 
<ul>
<li>Lead the Creative Studio, overseeing design, copywriting, and motion graphics, while reviewing all ongoing work and providing real-time feedback.</li>
<li>Set quality standards across the studio, ensuring deliverables meet the highest benchmarks of creativity and strategic alignment.</li>
<li>Guide and mentor team members to enhance skills, expand responsibilities, and take on leadership opportunities.</li>
<li>Identify capability gaps and lead recruitment of new talent to strengthen the studio.</li>
<li>Drive a culture of continuous learning, keeping the team in tune with global trends, award-winning practices, and emerging tools.</li>
</ul>
 
Creative Direction Across Deliverables
<ul>
<li>Oversee and guide the animation and motion graphics team, providing creative direction and ensuring outputs align with campaign and brand objectives.</li>
<li>Lead design and production of campaign assets and brand collateral, ensuring outputs are visually compelling, strategically aligned, and commercially viable.</li>
<li>Maintain oversight of all studio work, balancing delegation with hands-on execution when deadlines or priorities require.</li>
</ul>
 
Tools, Subscriptions &amp; Resource Management
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<li>Act as custodian of creative tools, software subscriptions, and memberships, ensuring timely renewals and assessing emerging technologies for adoption.</li>
<li>Manage studio resources effectively, ensuring accurate allocation of time, tools, and costs across projects.</li>
<li>Monitor industry-standard rates and ensure deliverables are scoped appropriately for profitability.</li>
</ul>
 
Proactive Leadership &amp; Operational Efficiency
<ul>
<li>Anticipate challenges and propose innovative operational solutions to improve efficiency.</li>
<li>Traffic management duties to assign tasks, balance workloads, and manage multiple priorities.</li>
<li>Step in personally when needed to deliver high-quality work during urgent or peak periods, setting an example of proactive leadership.</li>
</ul>
 
Copywriting &amp; Storytelling
<ul>
<li>Provide direction and frameworks for copywriters, crafting headlines, taglines, and storytelling angles that strengthen campaign narratives.</li>
<li>Ensure messaging resonates with both global and Arabic-first audiences, balancing cultural nuance with international appeal.</li>
</ul>
 
Visual Design &amp; Creative Excellence
<ul>
<li>Bring expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AI generative tools, storyboarding, and relevant video editing software.</li>
<li>Set design standards across the studio, ensuring creativity and consistency across all outputs.</li>
<li>Contribute directly to design and production when needed to support deadlines or elevate key deliverables.</li>
</ul>
 
Commercial Acumen &amp; Business Growth
<ul>
<li>Demonstrate strong understanding of costing creative projects, resource allocation, margins, and profitability.</li>
<li>Support business growth by contributing to pitches, scoping creative deliverables accurately, and optimising resource use.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to expand Acorn s creative service offering, ensuring it evolves with client and market needs. </li>
</ul>

Creative Services Manager

Means Design

Job Title: Social Media Art Director &ndash; Strategy &amp; ProductionExperience Required: 7&ndash;8 YearsJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Social Media Art Director to lead the creative strategy, visual direction, and content production across all social media platforms. The ideal candidate will combine strong conceptual thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring visually compelling, performance-driven content that aligns with brand objectives and audience behavior.Key ResponsibilitiesCreative Strategy<ul><li>Develop and own the visual and creative strategy for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, YouTube).</li><li>Translate brand and campaign objectives into platform-specific creative concepts.</li><li>Lead ideation for always-on content, seasonal campaigns, launches, and brand moments.</li><li>Ensure creative output aligns with brand identity, tone, and performance goals.</li></ul>Art Direction &amp; Design<ul><li>Define and maintain visual standards, mood boards, and creative guidelines.</li><li>Art direct static posts, carousels, short-form videos, reels, stories, and paid ads.</li><li>Review and approve creative assets to ensure quality, consistency, and innovation.</li><li>Stay ahead of social trends, formats, and platform best practices.</li></ul>Production &amp; Execution<ul><li>Oversee end-to-end content production: concept &rarr; shoot &rarr; edit &rarr; delivery.</li><li>Direct photoshoots and video shoots (studio and on-location).</li><li>Collaborate closely with videographers, photographers, editors, motion designers, and animators.</li><li>Ensure timely delivery of assets while managing multiple projects and deadlines.</li></ul>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>7&ndash;8 years of experience in art direction, social media creative, or digital content production.</li><li>Strong portfolio demonstrating social-first creative, campaigns, and video content.</li><li>Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro).</li><li>Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and algorithms.</li><li>Experience leading shoots and managing production workflows.</li><li>Excellent visual storytelling, typography, layout, and motion design skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple brands or accounts simultaneously.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

SOCIAL MEDIA - ART DIRECTOR

SpiderWorks technologies Pvt Ltd

About SpiderWorks: SpiderWorks is a dynamic digital marketing and creative solutions company serving diverse clients across various industries in Dubai and the UAE region. Our projects span social media campaigns, video productions, and comprehensive digital marketing strategies aimed at maximizing engagement and brand visibility.Role Overview: We are seeking a talented and proactive Creative &amp; Social Media Lead with proven experience in digital marketing, content ideation, social media management, and video production coordination. The ideal candidate will lead the creative vision, oversee video production activities like a creative director, and ensure high-quality content is delivered for all client campaigns across social media platforms.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the creative vision and strategy for social media strategies across multiple clients and industries.</li><li>Coordinate and manage social media marketing activities for various clients.</li><li>Oversee video production activities, working closely with the DOP to ensure the highest quality output.</li><li>Finalize production schedules by coordinating dates with clients and executing video and photography projects.</li><li>Coordinate with external partners such as anchors, models, and talent to execute video production and photography works in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Work on ad films and production projects for various clients on a requirement basis.</li><li>Ideate, conceptualize, and strategize creative content for social media campaigns.</li><li>Prepare and maintain social media calendars for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms.</li><li>Plan, execute, and monitor digital marketing strategies, ensuring alignment with client goals and brand strategies.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure high-quality content production.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with the latest digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices in social media marketing.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Proven experience in social media marketing, digital marketing, or related creative roles.</li><li>Hands-on experience with social media planning, content ideation, and campaign management.</li><li>Strong understanding of content creation workflows, including video production and editing processes.</li><li>Experience overseeing video production as a creative director, coordinating talent and production teams.</li><li>Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple clients and works simultaneously.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.</li><li>Knowledge of various social media platforms&rsquo; algorithms, trends, and best practices.</li><li>Driving license in Dubai &ndash; a plus.</li></ul>How to Apply:Interested candidates are requested to share their resume along with a portfolio of social media campaigns, video productions, or projects they have led or managed. Please highlight any experience in creative direction and video production coordination. Also, mention your current salary and expected salary.You may apply either through LinkedIn or directly by sending all the requested details to contact@spiderworks.ae, with the subject line: &ldquo;Job Application: Creative &amp; Social Media Lead &ndash; SpiderWorks&rdquo;Job Type: Full-timeApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What is your current salary?</li><li>What are your salary expectations?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Creative &amp; Social Media: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Driving License in Dubai? (Preferred)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Preferred)</li></ul>

Creative & Social Media Lead

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