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Senior Art Director

VML Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 03 Feb 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $85k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • No Relocation Support
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional
  • Arabic: Preferred

Position

At VML, we are a leading creative agency where innovation and growth thrive in a dynamic environment. Our legacy is built on a century of combined expertise, merging creativity with technology. As a Senior Art Director, you will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of our campaigns. You will work closely with a creative team to brainstorm ideas and develop eye-catching visuals that enhance brands and engage audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the creative team to develop innovative concepts.
  • Generate creative ideas that align with clients' needs.
  • Deepen your understanding of clients’ businesses, brands, and consumers.
  • Stay informed about the latest communication trends through ongoing research.
  • Coordinate with production to ensure feasibility and execution of ideas.
  • Produce sketches, storyboards, and art layouts to bring creative visions to life.
  • Develop the visual appearance of campaigns, ensuring creative integrity and innovation.
  • Attend client presentations and effectively present work, incorporating feedback.
  • Attend photo shoots and recordings, ensuring adherence to creative requirements.
  • Maintain strong relationships with colleagues in the Creative and Account Management departments.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in an advertising agency.
  • Experience across multiple media, including films, social, activations, digital, and tech.
  • Strong creative and conceptual portfolio demonstrating versatility.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Photographic skills are a bonus.
  • Language Requirements: Arabic speaking is a plus.

Company Culture:
VML is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports equity and belonging. We value our people—creators, doers, innovators—who drive not only marketing but meaningful experiences that resonate with every action and interaction.

Application Process:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications via our website.

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About VML

VML is a global powerhouse born from the unification of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R — two of the world's most powerful and accomplished creative agencies with complementary capabilities and geographic strengths. We have an industry-unique opportunity to provide our client partners with a fully integrated offering across brand experience, customer experience, and commerce practices — powered by deep data and technology experience.