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.
We’re looking for a Conceptual Senior Art Director with at least 8 years experience, who loves turning strategy into strong, original ideas and beautifully crafted work. You’ll play a key role across RFPs and campaigns, leading the visual direction for select clients and helping shape ideas from the first brainstorm through to final delivery. You’ll work closely with the Creative Director to keep the thinking sharp, the craft high, and the work consistent across every touchpoint. Just as importantly, you’ll be a steady guide for junior team members, giving clear feedback, sharing how you think, and helping them grow through real, hands-on mentorship.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead in the development and execution of creative concepts that cater to client needs
- Collaborate with the Creative Team to ensure deliverables meets or exceeds client expectations and fulfill project requirements and objectives
- Provide strong team leadership, guiding and inspiring designers throughout the creative process
- Review and provide constructive feedback on the team’s creative work
- Manage multiple projects while adhering to deadlines
- Ensure all deliverables maintain high standards, align with branding, and meet project specifications
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging design technologies
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience as an Art Director in an agency, with at least 8 years as a Senior Art Director
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects)
- Proven experience in leading and managing creative teams, providing direction, feedback, and mentorship
- Strong skills in typography, image manipulation, animation, and illustration
- Deep understanding of marketing design, layouts, and emerging digital platforms
- Bonus: Knowledge of UI/UX and experience designing websites or mobile apps
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Chain Reaction is the Middle East’s leading digital performance marketing agency, pioneering as the first of its kind in the MENA region. Today, the company is renowned for harnessing superior technology and designing innovative digital strategies that give clients a competitive edge. The company offers unrivaled expertise and exclusive partnerships that cannot be found elsewhere. Chain Reaction offers cutting-edge approaches in search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, social media and display advertising, mobile marketing, content marketing, and web analytics. Chain Reaction’s global influence has grown beyond its headquarters in Dubai to include branches in Amman, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh. As a founding partner of Yamondo, a performance alliance that brings together top marketing agencies spanning the globe, the company offers its clients the best-specialized services the world has to offer and ensures success in any market. Chain Reaction helps businesses scale their brand visibility and increase revenue from their online channels. The agency’s comprehensive and bespoke packages allow clients to analyze, react, and optimize their impact in the digital marketing space. Chain Reaction’s Strategic Partnerships • The 1st MENA agency selected as a Google Analytics Premium Partner • The only MENA representative for China’s Baidu and Russia’s Yandex • A founding partner of Yamondo, an alliance of 14 leading agencies worldwide
