Art Director

Chain Reaction is an award-winning digital marketing agency based in GCC and Levant. We develop bespoke digital strategies to help our clients achieve their growth goals, bringing together online marketing techniques including Online Advertising, SEO, Content Marketing, Social Media, Influencer Marketing, and more.

Chain Reaction is looking for an Art Director to join the team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding the goals of our clients and be able to oversee project strategy to project completion. By knowing emerging technologies in the area, this candidate will be able to create cross-channel deliverables for clients that meet their needs.

Requirements

The Art Director is responsible for the conception, design, and execution of digital visuals to be used in online advertising, social media content creation, digital marketing, and even print advertising.

You must have experience in the advertising field where you demonstrated your role in helping brands create buzz around their message, product, and brand through Acreative advertising campaigns/work.

With a strong hands-on design experience, you demonstrate a rigorous understanding of how to orchestrate the assets of visual expression. You will put your obsession for detail and pixel-perfect execution to the test and deliver stunning creative concepts that meet clients' briefs and expectations.

Job Responsibilities

Leading conceptual brainstorming and visual explorations

Inspire and supervise creative designers to deliver pioneering ideas for digital/print

Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines

Determine how best to represent a concept visually

Determine which photographs, art, or other design elements to us

Produce sketches, storyboards roughs to visualize ideas

Taking ownership of the visual elements of creative work for new business pitches

Create, review, and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by other staff members

Skills required:

Proven 5-7 years of experience in the graphic design field

Proven 2 years of experience as an Art Director in an agency

Strong leadership skills

Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Adobe After Effects, and Illustrator

Strong knowledge of typography, image manipulation, illustration, and animation

A broad understanding of marketing design and layout will also be expected

The resilience to perform under pressure and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines

A good awareness of digital media and evolving online platforms

An innovative approach to the media and the ways in which advertising is carried

Knowledge in UI/UX and the creation of websites and mobile applications is a plus

Benefits

Joining our team ensures that your opinions matter, providing you with a platform to express yourself. You will experience continuous growth, and learning opportunities, and be empowered to push your limits. We are dedicated to fostering a positive environment that prioritizes your well-being and health. Collaborate with a strong and supportive team that is committed to motivating you both in your personal and professional journey.

Full time