Freelance Art Director

Monks Middle East is seeking a Freelance Senior Art Director based in Riyadh to join our ever‑growing creative & content team. In this role, you will design, create, manipulate and tailor graphics, images, sound, animation, video and text to produce integrated multimedia for social‑first content that brightens and engages audiences across our client social feeds.

You will combine design skills with technical knowledge to develop relevant, meaningful and striking designs across multimedia formats. Minimum experience: 4 years. Arabic and English fluency is mandatory.

You will interpret client briefs, storyboard, prepare design concepts, produce digital collateral, create short videos, and shape the visual approach for our clients. You are comfortable with basic shooting equipment for live coverage, interviews, social content and video creation, including both filming and photography. Proficiency in related equipment and software is mandatory.

• Work alongside designers, copywriters and other AVs to create content aligned with the social brand content strategy.
• Help shape the team’s motion graphics direction, inspiring and collaborating with the AV team to produce top‑class content.
• Conceive creative audiovisual ideas based on objectives, and actively participate in the development and post‑production of audiovisual content fit for feed.
• Produce high‑quality deliverables such as effects, motion graphic guidelines and innovative techniques that can be shared across the team.
• Ensure all designs align with project objectives and client expectations.

• Experience working as a multimedia designer at a high, international level.
• Fluent in both English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Advanced understanding of motion graphic design and video editing. Basic shooting level hardware and software proficiency.
• Experience in color correction and knowledge of audio editing.
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D animation is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, able to create content that overcomes limitations.
• Strong creative problem‑solving skills.
• Up‑to‑date with the latest motion design trends and innovations.
• Meticulous process with an eagle‑eye for detail.
• Excellent team‑player with likable social skills.

Monks is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people, fostering diversity and inclusion.