Founded in 1984, APCO Worldwide is an award-winning, independently owned
global communication and business strategy firm with offices in major cities
throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. APCO
combines a global perspective with local expertise to help clients around the
world manage challenges, opportunities, perceptions and reputations. APCO
clients include corporations and governments; industry associations and
nonprofit organizations; and six of the top 10 companies on the Fortune 500.
The firm is a majority women-owned business.
APCO Worldwide is seeking a Senior Art Director to join our team in Riyadh. As
a Senior Art director you will ensure that all clients' desired message and
image are conveyed to our clients through visuals. You will be responsible for
the overall visual aspects of an advertising or media campaign and
coordination with our creative team. You will take ownership with the day to
day management of multiple client projects and ensuring that the best service
is delivered.
Responsibilities
* Determine how best to represent a concept visually
* Determine which photographs, art, or other design elements to use
* Develop the overall look or style of a publication, an advertising campaign, or a theater, television, or film set
* Manage graphic designers
* Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by other staff members
* Talk to clients to develop an artistic approach and style
* Coordinate activities with other artistic and creative departments
* Develop detailed budgets and timelines
* Present designs to clients for approval
* Manage projects and clients
Qualifications & Standards
* A minimum of 6 to 8 years of PR/strategic communications, Advertising experience within an agency
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related subject
* Solid project management experience and a proven ability to oversee multiple projects and client initiatives, and manage teams of both junior and senior colleagues in a fast-paced environment
* Demonstrate exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills
* Fluent in both English and Arabic both written and verbal
* Excellent client and interpersonal skills; ability to manage independent client relationships and communicate effectively by phone, email, and in-person
* Well-versed in current events and headline news at local, national, and international levels
* Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, media databases and social media network
About APCO in the Middle East and North Africa
Home to some of the fastest growing economies in the world, the Middle East
and North Africa region has a pivotal role to play in driving global
conversations - from environmental policies to religion and pop culture. The
UAE and Saudi Arabia are clear leaders in this equation, although the wave of
innovation continues to transcend borders.
APCO launched its regional operations in 2006 in Dubai. Growing from a team of
less than 10 consultants, APCO today has over 200 people from 26 countries
working in teams across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Manama and Kuwait and our
projects take us to countries across the region and the Levant. APCO was
awarded Best Agency in the Middle East by PRWeek in 2019 and Best Agency to
Work for: EMEA Network by PRovoke Media in 2017 and 2019.
With a portfolio of over 100 clients, APCO's MENA offices deliver public
relations and digital communication support across health, food, consumer &
retail, finance, technology, real estate & hospitality, non-profit and public
affairs practices. The region also offers specialized services, created for
the Middle East, such as our Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model and our
Compass and License to Operate offerings.
In addition, APCO's global AI Comms Lab, a first-of-its-kind innovation center
which utilizes artificial intelligence to build and protect the reputations of
major global brands, governments and organizations is driven from the Dubai
office.
From helping governments connect with the private sector and civil society, to
supporting the Pope's historic visit to the region and launching iconic brands
and destinations, we understand the nuances of the MENA region and pride
ourselves on making an impact.
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