Art Director, Marketing
(10231)
At Atlantis, we exist to bring the extraordinary to every holiday and experience through connection, empowerment, precision, care and warmth. Inspired by the majesty and mystery of the ocean, Atlantis resorts are unique destinations full of life, wonder and surprise, where we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.
Atlantis Dubai is an iconic entertainment destination comprised of two world-class resorts; Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, The Royal; offering an unbeatable opportunity for you to grow and develop in your career. With a sense of exhilaration and discovery, we create unforgettable memories by providing guests the opportunity to discover an extraordinary world filled with thrilling adventures. Whether we are designing a couple’s retreat or serving the extraordinary in one of our award-winning celebrity chef restaurants, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of courage, inspiration and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.
About the role
Atlantis Dubai is seeking an agency-experienced Art Director to lead our visual creative initiatives. As an integral member of our in-house creative team, you will direct the conceptualisation and execution of visual and artistic elements across digital, print, and social media platforms, ensuring they not only meet, but exceed the aesthetic and strategic standards of the diverse brands under the umbrella of Atlantis Dubai.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Creative Director to lead and inspire a dynamic team of multimedia designers, developing high-quality visual content that aligns with our strategic objectives, whilst fostering a creative culture within the team that encourages innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring a vibrant and collaborative working environment. You will direct photo and video shoots, coordinating with external production agencies to ensure that all visual content is consistent with the brand’s vision and quality standards, and develop comprehensive storyboards for major visual projects, translating complex narratives into visual formats that effectively communicate the campaign's goals and messages.
You will also drive the creative direction for major campaigns, ensuring a cohesive and impactful visual narrative alongside the creative and marketing teams, plus oversee the creative process from concept to completion, refining projects, and processes to meet deadlines and budget requirements while maintaining a high standard of excellence. Another key part of this role will be to train and mentor the team of multimedia designers, enhancing their skills and capabilities through regular feedback, workshops, and ongoing professional development. You will continuously assess and elevate our creative standards and processes, ensuring the delivery of innovative and visually compelling marketing materials.
By becoming Atlantis Dubai’s in-house Art Director, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an iconic and dynamic brand, collaborating closely with a team of professionals committed to producing world-class visual content across a diverse range of styles and brands.
About you
The successful Art Director will have demonstrable experience as an Art Director, or in a similar creative role within a fast-paced advertising or marketing environment, ideally with a strong portfolio that includes digital, branding, and multimedia projects. The successful candidate will also be proficient in using major design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, with a keen understanding of current trends in graphic design and visual arts relevant to luxury brands.
You will have exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative talent, as well as strong organisational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present concepts and designs to varied audiences. A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field is highly preferred.
**Please note that this is a "Manager level" position within the grading here in Atlantis Dubai**
Join a team that is adventurous, creative, warm-hearted and extroverted. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.
