CTZAR is recruiting an Artistic Director for a permanent position.

Based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, you will be 100% dedicated to a major official local client.

Your role will be:

You will define and execute the artistic direction for the brand, setting visual guidelines and creating social-first concepts. Collaborating with the production team, you’ll oversee shoots, ensuring your concepts are brought to life with high-quality visuals. Your role will be key in shaping the brand’s presence across digital platforms.

Your tasks:

· Social Media Content Development: Contribute to the creation of editorial calendars for various clients and produce static or animated content (photo montages, mood boards, simple video edits, graphic design…).

· Pre-sales and Pitching: Design and create social media activations. Create graphics and iconographic research to illustrate client recommendations (mock-ups for social networks, photo and video mood boards, illustrating event flows, concepts…).

· Photo/Video Shoots: Work with photographers or directors in content productions for your client, both in studio or outdoors (preparation, artistic intent, setting up the scenography, behind-the-scenes, post-production…).

· Presentations: Defend your ideas internally and with the client, providing suggestions with the support of the project teams.

Your profile:

· 5 to 8 years of experience, ideally with a background in social media and production.

· Excellent knowledge of formats, codes, and trends on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Linkedin.

· Ability to be creative and innovative.

· High visual standards and strong aesthetic sense with experience working with luxury brands and highly demanding clients.

· Autonomy and ability to propose original ideas.

· Curiosity and open-mindedness.

· Fluent in written and spoken English. Arabic and French are a plus but not mandatory.

YOUR APPLICATION

Start date: ASAP
Location: Dubai or Abu Dhabi

ABOUT CTZAR

CTZAR is a social-first strategic & creative agency powered by an in-house production studio.

As part of The Independents Group, CTZAR partners with brands & maisons across industries such as luxury, lifestyle, fashion, beauty and wines & spirits. The agency goal is clear - to support these brands & maisons on social media, influence and content creation.

Headquartered in Paris with an international team and offices around the world, CTZAR crafts culturally relevant strategies and campaigns that deliver global impact.