Company: Bloomberg Media Studios
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role:
Bloomberg Media Studios is seeking a creative and experienced Senior Art Director for our Dubai-based Middle East & Africa studio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in conceptual thinking, motion graphics design, and branded content production. As a Senior Art Director, you will be responsible for producing high-quality visual storytelling and motion graphics that resonate with Bloomberg’s audience, while aligning with client objectives and brand needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creative Conceptualization: Develop innovative design concepts that blend client goals with audience insights using Bloomberg’s proprietary data.
- Design as Storytelling: Use design to tell compelling narratives across a range of formats, including storyboards, video graphics, digital platforms, and live events.
- Collaboration: Partner with the MEA Studio team and global design leadership to create best-in-class design solutions for clients.
- Visual Systems Creation: Establish consistent visual systems for branded storytelling, ensuring design integrity across all platforms—video, social media, live events, etc.
- High-Quality Work: Maintain the highest standards of work by staying up to date with the latest design trends and shifts in social media platforms.
- Proposals and Brainstorms: Participate in proactive proposals and brainstorms that demonstrate the Studio’s unique capabilities and value.
- Client & Team Communication: Clearly communicate the vision and rationale behind design work to both internal teams and external clients.
- Project Leadership: Take on both an individual contributor and director role when collaborating with production partners and freelance talent.
- Network Building: Actively grow and manage a network of freelance talent to support the studio’s work.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Experience: 7-10 years of design experience, with a focus on motion graphics, video storytelling, and branded content.
- Branded Storytelling Expertise: Proven experience creating branded content across multiple touchpoints, including video, print, podcasts, experiential marketing, and social media.
- Software Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (including AfterEffects), with knowledge of web design software (Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD) being a plus.
- Collaborative Approach: Strong ability to collaborate with writers, editors, and animators to produce cohesive and impactful designs.
- Cross-Channel Delivery: Fluency in delivering design assets for a cross-channel approach, including style frames, storyboards, and motion graphics for immersive experiences.
- Impeccable Portfolio: A portfolio that showcases a mix of digital and motion graphics design, demonstrating exceptional creativity and technical expertise.
- Project Management: Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Research and Data Synthesis: Experience utilizing proprietary data to inform design decisions.
- Creative Development: Proven ability to create creative concepts for RFPs, including mockups, mood boards, and written ideas.
Why Bloomberg?
At Bloomberg, we thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and collaboration are key. Our culture encourages creativity, and we believe in pushing boundaries while maintaining quality and accuracy. We offer a wide-open culture where you can make a real impact on both your work and the communities around you. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and do amazing work, we want to hear from you.
How To Apply
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