About the Role
Influence Branding & Digital is a brand-focused agency committed to identifying and enhancing the core purpose, vision, and values of its clients. The agency develops impactful brand narratives that resonate with target audiences, communicating the fundamental reason for a business's existence and its relevance to customers. By partnering with leading organizations, Influence Branding & Digital integrates global perspectives and best practices into local markets, delivering brand and digital solutions that achieve significant and measurable results.
Role Overview
As an Art Director at Influence Branding & Digital, you will be responsible for guiding the visual direction of branding and digital projects from their initial conception through to final delivery. This full-time, on-site position in Riyadh requires the development of creative concepts, the establishment of visual identities, and the oversight of graphic and layout execution across diverse platforms. You will work collaboratively with copywriters, strategists, designers, and client teams to ensure all visual outputs are aligned with brand strategy and project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the visual direction of branding and digital projects from concept to final delivery.
- Develop creative concepts and define visual identities for clients.
- Oversee the execution of graphics and layouts across various platforms.
- Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, designers, and client teams to ensure alignment with brand strategy and project objectives.
- Brief and guide designers throughout the creative process.
- Review and refine design work to ensure quality and consistency.
- Prepare presentations to articulate design rationale and concepts.
- Ensure consistency and quality across all visual deliverables.
- Contribute to creative pitches and support new business efforts with compelling visual ideas.
- Stay current with design trends and best practices in the industry.
- Guide photo shoots, video production, and digital content creation to achieve cohesive visual narratives.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Strong creative direction skills, with the ability to translate brand strategy into clear visual concepts and campaigns.
- Proficiency in branding and brand identity development, including logos, visual systems, and brand guidelines.
- Demonstrated expertise in art direction.
- Advanced skills in graphics and graphic design, including layout, typography, color, and composition.
- Experience working in an agency or multidisciplinary creative environment, preferably with brand and digital projects.
- A strong portfolio showcasing branding, campaigns, and digital design work that reflects strategic thinking and high visual standards.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale to internal teams and clients.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate design team members.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines on-site.
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Required Skills
- Creative Direction
- Branding
- Brand Identity Development
- Art Direction
- Graphics and Graphic Design
- Layout
- Typography
- Color Theory
- Composition
- Design Tools
- Agency Experience
- Communication Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Project Management
Work Environment and Details
This is a full-time, on-site position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires over 10 years of experience. You will be an integral part of a team that values strategic thinking and high visual standards in brand and digital design.