Art Director - Social & Luxury

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-time

We're partnering with a leading creative agency in Dubai to find an Art Director who lives and breathes social-first creative. This role is ideal for someone with a strong luxury portfolio who understands how to create visually striking content that performs across social platforms while maintaining premium brand standards.

Working across luxury Real Estate fashion, beauty, hospitality, automotive and lifestyle brands, you'll lead the visual direction of campaigns from concept through to execution, collaborating closely with strategists, copywriters, designers, content creators and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the creative development of social-first campaigns for luxury brands across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Snapchat and emerging platforms.
Develop innovative visual concepts that align with each client's brand identity while pushing creative boundaries.
Translate creative briefs into engaging social content, campaign ideas and always-on content calendars.
Art direct static, motion and video content for paid and organic social channels.
Work closely with copywriters and creative strategists to ensure concepts are insight-led and commercially effective.
Create mood boards, visual references and presentation decks to communicate creative ideas to both internal teams and clients.
Direct photographers, videographers, content creators and external production partners during shoots.
Maintain exceptional attention to detail, ensuring all creative output reflects luxury brand aesthetics.
Present creative concepts confidently to clients and senior stakeholders.
Stay ahead of social media trends, platform updates and emerging creative formats.
Mentor junior designers and creatives where required.

Requirements

5+ years experience as an Art Director or Senior Designer within a creative, social or integrated agency.
Proven experience working with luxury brands across sectors such as fashion, beauty, hospitality, automotive, jewellery, watches or premium lifestyle.
A strong portfolio showcasing high-end social campaigns, digital content and visual storytelling.
Excellent understanding of social-first creative and platform best practices.
Strong knowledge of luxury branding and premium visual aesthetics.
Experience art directing photography, video shoots and content production.
Advanced proficiency across Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Experience reviewing motion design and video editing, with knowledge of After Effects considered advantageous.
Ability to develop creative concepts from initial brief through to final execution.
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment with multiple clients and deadlines.
UAE experience is highly advantageous.

Nice to Have

Experience working with influencers and creator-led campaigns.
Knowledge of AI creative tools and emerging content technologies.
Experience with luxury events, launches or experiential activations.
Understanding of paid social creative and performance-led content.

What You'll Bring

Exceptional creative taste and a strong eye for detail.
A passion for luxury brands and premium storytelling.
Commercial awareness with the ability to balance creativity with client objectives.
A collaborative approach and positive attitude.
The confidence to challenge ideas and champion outstanding creative work.