Summary
Edelman is hiring an Art Director to develop visual concepts and creative work for campaigns and brand communications. The role includes creating layouts and assets for digital and print, managing projects from concept to execution, presenting work to clients, and supporting photoshoots and video production. Applicants should have 4–6 years of relevant creative or agency experience, a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and hands-on fluency with AI-powered creative tools. The position is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; salary and work arrangement are not stated.
The posting
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Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
The Art Director is responsible for developing and executing strong visual concepts across campaigns and brand communications, translating creative briefs into engaging and high-quality creative work.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop creative concepts, key visuals, layouts, and campaign assets across digital and print.
- Translate creative briefs and brand strategies into compelling visual solutions.
- Manage assigned creative projects from concept through final execution.
- Collaborate effectively with copywriters, designers, account teams, and production teams.
- Confidently present creative concepts and articulate creative rationale in front of clients.
- Maintain brand consistency and high standards of creative craft.
- Guide and support junior designers and creatives when required.
- Support and provide art direction for photoshoots, video production, and content creation.
- Stay current with design, cultural, digital, and emerging creative trends.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of relevant creative/agency experience.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating art direction, conceptual thinking, and high-quality digital and print execution.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong knowledge, hands-on experience, and fluency in AI-powered creative tools is a must.
- Strong presentation, communication, and client-facing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Figma knowledge is an added advantage.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.