Art Director
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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
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