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

XTRA GATE LLC

Luxury Holding Group &ndash; Gold, Diamonds, Jewellery, Blockchain, AI, Digital Assets Our Holding Company operates across gold mining, refining, gold bars and coins, B2B and retail distribution, natural and lab-grown diamonds, high-end jewellery manufacturing, blockchain technology, digital-asset and crypto trading, and AI-driven platforms.We are seeking a highly talented, imaginative, and perfection-driven Creative Director / Senior Graphic Designer to elevate our brand presence to international luxury standards.ROLE OVERVIEW We require a visionary creative mind capable of transforming management concepts into elite branding, digital experiences, and world-class corporate identity. The candidate must be self-driven, innovative, and capable of producing luxury content with precision and taste.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Lead the creative direction for all subsidiaries and brands within the Group</li></ul><ul><li>Develop luxury branding systems across gold, diamonds, jewellery, blockchain, and AI divisions</li></ul><ul><li>Build corporate brand identities aligned with global institutional standards</li></ul><ul><li>Create brochures, investment presentations, KYC/Compliance documentation, and corporate decks</li></ul><ul><li>Design and enhance websites, digital platforms, and online presence with animations and motion graphics</li></ul><ul><li>Develop packaging, brand books, iconography, and premium marketing materials</li></ul><ul><li>Innovate new visual concepts to elevate the Group&rsquo;s global presence</li></ul><ul><li>Translate management vision into high-end creative outputs</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure visual consistency across all brands and digital channels</li></ul><ul><li>Manage multiple design projects with accuracy, discipline, and attention to detail</li></ul>REQUIRED SKILLS &amp; QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in luxury branding, jewellery, fashion, or high-end corporate design &bull; Strong digital design and UI/UX capabilities</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent skills in typography, color theory, and luxury layout composition</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to create animations, motion graphics, and interactive content</li></ul><ul><li>Experience producing world-class presentations and investor decks</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to design complete corporate identity systems</li></ul><ul><li>Strong artistic vision combined with technical execution</li></ul><ul><li>Self-motivated, disciplined, and detail-oriented</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work under pressure and deliver premium outputs</li></ul>OPTIONAL (ADDED ADVANTAGE): DEVELOPMENT SKILLSCandidates with development skills will have an advantage:<ul><li>Ability to convert designs into responsive websites</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and animation libraries</li></ul><ul><li>Experience building landing pages, dashboards, or digital platforms</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to deliver both design + development end-to-end</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

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
 
 
 
 <ul>
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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
 </li>
 </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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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Creative Director (Luxury/Fashion/Perfume)

Confidential

<div>
 
 
 About us:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are a global real estate developer with a presence in over 150 offices worldwide and a strong, established footprint across the Middle East. We deliver world-class residential and commercial developments, driven by innovation, technical excellence, and a passion for creating inspiring spaces. We are seeking a highly skilled
 
 Associate Creative Director, Lighting Design
 
 to join our team in Dubai, UAE, and lead the lighting design function across key projects in the region.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Summary:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The
 
 Associate Creative Director, Lighting Design
 
 will lead the full lighting design process across multiple high-profile projects, from concept to completion. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong creative capability, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners. The ideal candidate brings a holistic design mindset, exceptional communication skills, and hands-on experience with project delivery and site management.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Lighting Design Expertise:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Demonstrates a complete understanding of end-to-end lighting design processes, with a track record of delivering high-quality lighting solutions across all project stages.
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 Oversees consultants and support teams to ensure seamless design coordination and project execution.
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 Communicates design ideas effectively&mdash;both visually and verbally&mdash;producing unique, high-quality lighting concepts tailored to client needs.
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 Approaches design holistically with a whole-building perspective, rather than a systems-only approach.
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 Produces high-quality hand sketches and is proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Dialux/Relux, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, with working knowledge of Revit and BIM.
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 Provides markups and guides the production of deliverables from concept through tender stages, including presentations, luminaire specifications, control schedules, calculations, BOQs, layouts, and detailed drawings.
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 Develops visually compelling reports and presentation documents that communicate complex technical details in clear, accessible language.
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 Prepares specifications aligned with relevant project technical requirements.
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 Conducts site inspections, defect reviews, and ensures implementation aligns with design intent.
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 Oversees commissioning, including directing and aiming adjustable fittings and setting lighting levels to meet design criteria.
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 Project Management:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Works independently while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders at all project stages.
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 Collaborates with architects, interior designers, landscape designers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated solutions.
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 Engages with technical and commercial specialists when required, ensuring comprehensive project support.
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 Supervises contractor implementation with a hands-on and technically informed approach.
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 Coordinates workshops with suppliers to stay updated on emerging technologies and innovative product trends.
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 Leverages team strengths effectively and understands when to consult specialist expertise.
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 Conducts on-site technical reviews to support inspections and project quality assurance.
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 Team Collaboration &amp; Leadership:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Contributes to the overall growth and capability development of the lighting design team.
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 Brings strong technical knowledge of industry lighting codes and standards.
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 Ensures all health and safety requirements and company policies are consistently applied.
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 Attends conferences, exhibitions, and technical workshops, sharing insights and learnings with the team.
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 Engages with manufacturers and fabricators to deepen understanding of installation processes and disseminate knowledge across the team.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
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 A master&rsquo;s degree in Architectural Lighting Design or equivalent is preferred.
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 Minimum of 10 years&rsquo; experience in lighting design consultancy at a senior or managerial-level role.
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 Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
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 Ability to work independently, including remotely from core team members when required.
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Associate Creative Director – Lighting Design

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

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
<ul>
<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

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