
Ounass
Art Director Assistant - UAE National (Fashion and Beauty, Luxury eCommerce)
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 06/11/2025
Job overview
Date posted
22/09/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Professional qualification
Expiration date
06/11/2025
Job description
Join Ounass, the Middle Eastās leading luxury technology platform and homegrown digital eCommerce destination within Al Tayer Group, based in Dubai, to support the Creative & Editorial team as an Art Director Assistant - UAE National. The role supports Art Directors ā Fashion and Beauty ā in the development of visual concepts and fashion shoots, gaining hands-on experience researching visual trends, creating moodboards, building concept decks, and contributing to fashion imagery across digital platforms (website, app, social media). Responsibilities include supporting ideation for upcoming shoots and campaigns; assisting the Art Director and production team with shoot preparation (organizing references, helping with styling setup); attending and observing editorial and brand shoots to understand direction; assisting in reviewing selects and retouch notes with editorial and design; and contributing to creative roll-outs by preparing basic layouts or visual guidelines using Adobe InDesign or Canva. Tools and platforms referenced include Adobe Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe InDesign, Canva, and Pinterest. The department is Creative/Editorial, with cross-department collaboration alongside junior editors, stylists, and content creators to align visuals across channels. The environment is innovative, fast-paced, and diverse (300+ professionals, 40+ nationalities) with flexible working options, wellness benefits, competitive tax-free salaries, and brand discounts; remote status is Hybrid.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Create moodboards and concept decks for internal presentations and campaign planning
- Support the ideation process for upcoming shoots and campaigns
- Assist the Art Director and production team with preparation for shoots by organizing references and helping with styling setup
- Attend and observe editorial and brand shoots to gain insight into the direction process
- Assist in reviewing selects and retouch notes with the editorial and design team
- Contribute to creative roll-outs by preparing basic layouts or visual guidelines using Adobe InDesign or Canva
- Collaborate closely with junior editors, stylists, and content creators to align visuals across the website, app, and social media platforms
Experience & skills
- Be a UAE National
- Be studying or recently graduated in Fashion, Graphic Design, Art Direction, or a related creative field
- Demonstrate a strong eye for visuals, fashion, and storytelling
- Be familiar with creating moodboards and using creative tools including Pinterest, Adobe Suite, Adobe InDesign, and Canva
- Show passion for luxury fashion and be up to date with global and regional trends
- Possess strong communication and presentation skills
- Provide a portfolio or personal project that demonstrates visual storytelling or trend research (bonus)
- Bring experience in content creation, styling, or photography (bonus)