On-site Full Time
Salt -
Egypt , Cairo
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Salt

Job Details

Art Director

Location: Cairo, Egypt (North of Zamalek)

Work setup: Full-time, onsite


The opportunity

An international marketing agency, part of a larger global marketing group, is expanding its Cairo creative team. We are looking for an Art Director who can translate strategy and creative concepts into distinctive, premium visual work across social media, digital campaigns, content and production.


The right person will combine strong conceptual thinking with excellent visual judgement and hands-on craft. You will guide designers and collaborate closely with copy, strategy, account management, social and production teams to protect the quality of the idea from initial concept through final delivery.


Key responsibilities

  • Develop visual concepts and art direction for integrated campaigns, social content, product launches and always-on communication.
  • Translate creative briefs and strategic platforms into clear visual territories, moodboards, key visuals and campaign systems.
  • Direct the visual development of work across social, digital, film, photography, animation, print, OOH and experiential touchpoints.
  • Remain hands-on when needed, including concept development, layouts, storyboards, presentation decks and design refinement.
  • Brief and guide graphic designers, motion designers, photographers, directors, illustrators and production partners.
  • Collaborate with copywriters and strategists to ensure visual and verbal ideas work together cohesively.
  • Lead or support photoshoots and video productions, maintaining quality from pre-production through post-production.
  • Present creative ideas internally and to clients, explaining the thinking behind the work clearly and confidently.
  • Review outputs for consistency, brand alignment, technical accuracy and premium execution.
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines while protecting creative quality.
  • Stay current with beauty, luxury, fashion, design, social media and cultural trends.


What we're looking for

  • Strong art direction and design experience within a creative, advertising, digital or social media agency.
  • A portfolio demonstrating conceptual campaigns, social-first content and polished visual execution.
  • Strong command of composition, typography, colour, image selection, storytelling and brand systems.
  • Experience directing photography, video, motion or content production.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud; familiarity with presentation and collaborative design tools is expected.
  • Experience with luxury, beauty, skincare, personal care, fashion, lifestyle or FMCG brands is highly desirable.
  • Ability to give clear creative direction and constructive feedback to designers and production partners.
  • Strong presentation, collaboration and time-management skills.
  • Awareness of AI-assisted creative tools and their responsible use is advantageous.
  • Currently based in Egypt and able to work full-time onsite in Cairo.


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