{bc}

Art Director

TALENTMATEAbu Dhabi, UAE1 weeks agoMid-Senior
Mid-Seniorfulltime

Skills

Creative DirectionBrandingGraphic Design

About This Role

Job Description

We are seeking a talented

Art Director

to be fully seconded to a high-profile public sector client in Abu Dhabi for a fixed term of 1 year.

This is an on-ground role in Abu Dhabi and will require close collaboration with the client’s teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of visual concepts across digital, print, social, and motion platforms.
  • Direct the creation of storyboards, animations, layouts, and production-ready assets.
  • Supervise and mentor designers, editors, and animators to ensure creative excellence.
  • Integrate AI design tools and workflows to enhance efficiency and creative output.
  • Collaborate with marketing, content, and product teams to ensure brand alignment.
  • Maintain visual consistency across all brand materials and touchpoints.
  • Stay up to date with design, AI, and animation trends to drive innovation.
  • Present ideas and concepts clearly to stakeholders and clients.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Based in Abu Dhabi or willing to commute.
  • Fluent in English and Arabic.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing branding, design, digital, and motion work is a plus
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), , and AI-powered design tools.
  • Experience with After Effects and Premiere Pro for video editing and animation.
  • Deep understanding of brand systems, typography, layout, and motion principles.
  • Excellent communication and time management skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
  • Careers at APCO
  • Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients.
  • We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices.
  • We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

About Us

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors.

For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate , build their reputation and strengthen their standing.

APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.

Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: https://apcoworldwide.com Job Function: Consulting Company Industry/

Sector: Public Relations And Communications Services Marketing Services And Business Consulting And Services

About The Company

Searching, interviewing and hiring are all part of the professional life.

The TALENTMATE Portal idea is to fill and help professionals doing one of them by bringing together the requisites under One Roof.

Whether you're hunting for your Next Job Opportunity or Looking for Potential Employers, we're here to lend you a Helping Hand.

Report

Disclaimer: talentmate.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together.

Applicants are advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently.

We do NOT endorse any requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related information.

We also recommend you visit Security Advice for more information.

If you suspect any fraud or malpractice, email us at abuse@talentmate.com.

Your resume, rewritten for this exact role.

Sign up free — Base Career tailors your CV to this job description in 60 seconds.

01 / 05

Resume Tailored to This Job

Resume Tailored to This Job

Your keywords, structure, and story — rewritten to match this exact role and pass ATS filters.

Get My Free Resume

Free · No card · 60 seconds

02 / 05

Cover Letter for This Role, Done

Cover Letter for This Role, Done

Job-specific cover letters written in Gulf professional tone — ready in seconds, not hours.

Get My Cover Letter

Free · No card · 60 seconds

03 / 05

See How Well You Fit This Role

See How Well You Fit This Role

AI match score with clear reasons — know your fit before investing time in the application.

Check My Fit Score

Free · No card · 60 seconds

04 / 05

Apply in One Click

Apply in One Click

Autofill any application form on Workday, LinkedIn, Bayt, Greenhouse — with your tailored content.

Start Applying Faster

Free · No card · 60 seconds

05 / 05

Track It. Follow Up at the Right Time.

Track It. Follow Up at the Right Time.

Visual pipeline for every application with AI-timed follow-up reminders so nothing slips.

Track My Applications

Free · No card · 60 seconds

Similar Jobs

Senior Art Director

Dunkin' UAE · Dubai

Mid-Seniorfulltime

About The Company: Dunkin' is one of the world’s leading coffee and baked goods brands, serving high quality coffee, handcrafted beverages, sandwiches, and donuts to millions of guests every day. With 85 stores across th

Skills

Creative DirectionBrandingGraphic Design

Senior Art Director

Dunkin' UAE · Dubai

Mid-Seniorfulltime

Company Description Dunkin' has been serving quality coffee and baked goods in the UAE since 1997 and now operates 70 stores across the region. Known for its handcrafted coffee made from 100% Rainforest Alliance Certifie

Skills

Creative DirectionBrandingGraphic Design

Senior Art Director

LPS Brands · Dubai

Mid-Seniorfulltime

LPS Brands is a premier creative, production and social media agency based in the UAE, renowned for its innovative and impactful new age communications work. Our dedicated in-house creative, production, and technology te

Skills

Creative DirectionBrandingGraphic Design

Art Director

ChillBase · Dubai

Directorfulltime

ChillBase studio is an independent and innovative player in the gaming industry. We’re fueled by our passion for crafting outstanding products. We’re creating OneState , a mobile life simulator built in Unity. Our art te

Skills

Creative DirectionBrandingGraphic Design

Senior Art Director

We One · Dubai

Directorfulltime

We are looking for a highly creative Senior Art Director for a leading multinational company to lead the development and delivery of high-quality, integrated creative work across campaigns and key brand initiatives. Work

Skills

Creative DirectionBrandingGraphic Design

Art Director

TALENTMATE · Abu Dhabi

Mid-Seniorfulltime

Job Description Job Description We are seeking a talented Art Director to be fully seconded to a high-profile public sector client in Abu Dhabi for a fixed term of 1 year. This is an on-ground role in Abu Dhabi and will

Skills

Creative DirectionBrandingGraphic Design

Freelance Art Director

Jobgether · Abu Dhabi

Entryfulltime

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Freelance Art Director in United Arab Emirates. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional who thrives

Skills

Creative DirectionBrandingGraphic Design

Art Director

Yaz Marketing · United Arab Emirates

Director

Develop and execute visual concepts, collaborate with teams, optimize for media platforms, and mentor junior designers in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Creative DirectionBrandingGraphic Design

Art Director

LPS Brands · Dubai

Director

Seeking an integrated Art Director to lead creative digital campaigns, requiring strong design skills, client interaction, and proficiency in social media platforms.

Skills

Creative DirectionBrandingGraphic Design

2.2K+

Cover Letters & Follow-ups

1.8K+

Resumes Tailored

190.5K+

Jobs Tracked

Trusted by professionals at

PwC//
Emaar//
KPMG//
Noon//
Amazon AWS//
Talabat//
Deloitte//
Emirates//
Careem//
Aramex//
McKinsey//
Property Finder//
Majid Al Futtaim//
Chalhoub Group//
PwC//
Emaar//
KPMG//
Noon//
Amazon AWS//
Talabat//
Deloitte//
Emirates//
Careem//
Aramex//
McKinsey//
Property Finder//
Majid Al Futtaim//
Chalhoub Group//
AI Job Platform

Stop applying blindly. Start getting hired.

Base Career automates the hardest parts of job searching — apply smarter, not harder.

AI Resume in 60s

Your resume rewritten for this exact role using the job description as the brief.

ATS-Optimized

Get past automated screening filters with the right keywords matched to each job.

Application Tracker

Track every job, follow-up, and interview in one visual kanban board.

Free plan · No credit card required