Freelance Art Director📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Monks Middle East is seeking a Freelance Art Director to join its creative and content team in Riyadh. This full-time position is designed for a creative professional with 2-5 years of experience. The role involves designing, creating, manipulating, and tailoring integrated multimedia content for social-first campaigns. The Art Director will be responsible for developing impactful designs across various multimedia formats, combining design skills with technical expertise to engage audiences on client social media platforms.

Role Responsibilities

In this position, you will interpret client briefs, develop storyboards, and prepare design concepts. You will produce digital collateral, create short videos, and define the overall visual approach for clients. The role also requires comfort with basic shooting equipment for live coverage, interviews, social content, and video creation, encompassing both filming and photography. Proficiency with related equipment and software is expected.

Key Contributions

• Contribute to the social content development team, collaborating with designers, copywriters, and AV specialists to create content aligned with social brand content strategies.
• Shape the future of motion graphics within the team, inspiring and collaborating with the AV team to produce high-quality content.
• Participate in the conception of creative audiovisual ideas based on communication objectives and contribute to the development of audiovisual content and post-production suitable for social feeds.
• Produce high-quality deliverables, including effects, motion graphic guidelines, and innovative new techniques for team-wide adoption.
• Transform concepts into visual experiences through animation and movement.
• Ensure all designs align with project objectives and client expectations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working as a multimedia designer at a high, international level.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic is mandatory.
• Advanced understanding of motion graphic design and video editing.
• Proficiency with basic shooting hardware and software.
• Experience in color correction and knowledge of audio editing.
• 2D and 3D animation experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Ability to infuse Arabic cultural insights and market relevance into creative content.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a precise working process.
• Excellent team player with strong social skills.

Required Skills

• Multimedia Design
• Motion Graphics Design
• Video Editing
• Photography and Videography (including basic shooting equipment)
• Color Correction
• Audio Editing
• 2D Animation (advantageous)
• 3D Animation (advantageous)
• Creative Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Social Skills

Work Location and Details

This is a full-time, freelance position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires an entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to find creative solutions to overcome limitations and strong creative problem-solving skills to tackle challenges effectively. Candidates should stay up-to-date with the latest motion design trends and innovations.