Art Director

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary Art Director to lead the visual identity and creative direction of the IGate brand. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong aesthetic sense, capable of translating innovation and entrepreneurship into compelling visual narratives. This role is central to positioning IGate as a premium, future-forward brand in the innovation ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand Leadership: Own and evolve IGates visual identity across all platforms, campaigns, and media. Maintain brand consistency while pushing creative boundaries.
• Creative Direction: Lead the ideation and execution of creative assets for digital, print, social media, investor decks, events, and physical spaces (e.g., accelerator locations or venture showcases).
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product, venture studio, and executive teams to align visual storytelling with strategic goals and user experience.
• Content Oversight: Direct external creative partners, agencies, and freelancers when needed. Review and approve design work to ensure quality and consistency.
• Innovation-Focused Design: Develop visual frameworks for showcasing startups, MVPs, pitch decks, innovation reports, and venture branding under IGates umbrella.
• Asset Production: Manage the production of high-impact brand and communication materials, including but not limited to social media content, presentations, UI mockups, brochures, videos, and event visuals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field (Masters is a plus).
• 6+ years of experience in design/art direction, preferably in a tech, startup, or innovation-focused environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand development and multichannel creative leadership.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and visual collaboration tools.
• Experience in motion graphics and video is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with startup culture, innovation frameworks, or venture ecosystems is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, leadership, and storytelling skills in both English and Arabic (preferred).

Why IGate?

• Shape the visual story of a pioneering Saudi innovation brand.
• Work on cutting-edge projects with startups, corporates, and government stakeholders.
• Join a dynamic team driving real impact in the MENA startup ecosystem.
• Competitive compensation, flexible work environment, and meaningful growth opportunities.