Art Director

About Edelman KSA

Edelman is a global communications firm with over 70 years of experience, operating across 60 offices worldwide. The company fosters an environment that values boldness, empathy, and curiosity, aiming to create impactful communication through action. Edelman KSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), striving for a workplace that is respectful, representative, and promotes trust and collaboration.

The Role of Art Director

Edelman KSA is seeking an Art Director to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves developing and executing visual concepts for campaigns and brand communications. The Art Director will translate creative briefs into engaging and high-quality creative work, contributing to the firm's commitment to impactful communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts, key visuals, layouts, and campaign assets for digital and print platforms.
• Translate creative briefs and brand strategies into compelling visual solutions.
• Manage assigned creative projects from initial concept through to final execution.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, account teams, and production teams.
• Present creative concepts and articulate the rationale to clients.
• Maintain brand consistency and high standards of creative craft.
• Guide and support junior designers and creatives as needed.
• Provide art direction for photoshoots, video production, and content creation.
• Stay informed about current design, cultural, digital, and emerging creative trends.

Required Experience

Candidates for the Art Director position should possess 4-6 years of relevant experience in developing and executing visual concepts for campaigns and brand communications.

Company Values and Culture

Edelman operates on core values including the relentless pursuit of excellence, the freedom to be curious, the courage to act ethically, and a commitment to positively impact society. The company emphasizes growing its people, celebrating differences, and maintaining its reputation as a global yet locally connected brand. The culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, supporting ambitions and valuing individual contributions.

Application Information

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