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ACD Art Director - Creative Agency
- Posted 03 February 2026
- Salary Competitive salary and package!
- LocationDubai
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Creative, Design, UX & UI
Job description
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a visionary and hands-on Associate Creative Director / Art Director to join a fast-growing marketing and advertising agency in Dubai. Our client partners with a prestigious and diverse portfolio, including government entities, Free Zones, and innovation-led brands. This is a rare chance to shape the creative direction of an ambitious agency, driving work that competes for top regional awards such as Dubai Lynx and Cannes Lions.
The Role
As an ACD Art Director, you will be both a strategic leader and a hands-on creator. You will define the agency’s creative standards while mentoring a multidisciplinary team to produce award-worthy work. This role blends high-level strategic thinking with practical execution, from developing compelling decks to crafting campaign mockups.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of designers and art directors, elevating creative quality across all outputs.
Develop original, strategically grounded campaigns that resonate with regional audiences.
Oversee multi-platform campaigns, including digital, social, branding, and experiential executions.
Collaborate with strategy and copy teams to deliver holistic, integrated creative solutions.
Present bold ideas confidently to senior stakeholders and clients.
Manage creative resources and identify skill gaps to future-proof the team.
Anticipate production challenges and provide decisive solutions to keep projects on track.
Candidate Requirements
10+ years of creative leadership experience within an agency setting.
A portfolio showcasing award-level creative thinking across digital and brand content.
Proven experience leading campaigns for government entities or Free Zones, with deep cultural insight.
Strong understanding of MENA trends, formats, and emerging technologies.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to defend bold creative ideas under pressure.
Collaborative mindset, working seamlessly across departments to deliver integrated results.
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