Senior Art Director

We are Ethos, the fastest growing digital communication group in MENA. We think big and we make big ideas come to life. We are crazy about the digital world and we aim high. We are looking for talented and valued people with interesting and provocative ideas, along with bold and diverse perspectives. Our culture is all about the thriving young team of us in 4 offices around MENA, while we boldly help impact the success of  leading brands like McDonald's, General Motors, and American Express.

We are seeking a Senior Art Director with a strong conceptual mindset and a highly refined visual standard.

This role goes beyond execution. It requires someone who can lead ideas, define visual direction, and elevate the overall creative output across projects and teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the visual direction of integrated campaigns across digital, social, and brand platforms

  
  

• Partner with copywriters and creative leads to develop and refine campaign ideas

  
  

• Own the development of key visuals, content systems, and campaign executions

  
  

• Ensure consistency, quality, and craft across all deliverables

  
  

• Present and defend creative work with clear rationale to internal teams and clients

  
  

• Guide and mentor designers and art directors, raising the overall standard of work

  
  

• Contribute to shaping the creative output across accounts, not just assigned tasks

  
  

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within a creative agency environment

  
  

• Proven experience leading campaigns from concept to execution

  
  

• A portfolio demonstrating:

  
  

  • Strong conceptual thinking and idea development

    
    

  • Integrated campaign work, not just isolated executions

    
    

  • Exceptional level of craft and attention to detail

    
    

• Strong understanding of branding systems, typography, layout, and visual hierarchy

  
  

• Experience working across digital, social, and full campaign ecosystems

  
  

Core Competencies

• Strong creative judgment and a clear visual point of view

  
  

• Ability to lead ideas and translate strategy into compelling visual directions

  
  

• Confidence in presenting, defending, and refining work

  
  

• Leadership mindset with the ability to mentor and guide teams

  
  

• High level of ownership and accountability

  
  

• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines without compromising quality

  
  

Preferred

• Strong production knowledge across shoots, post-production, and execution workflows

  
  

• Understanding of motion and experience directing animation or film

  
  

• Experience within regional markets, particularly GCC

  
  

Previous experience working directly with senior clients and stakeholders