Art Director – Out of Office
Location: Dubai, UAE | Full-time
About ITP Media Group
ITP Media Group is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 80 leading brands across digital, print, events, awards, video and social media. Our portfolio includes some of the world's most recognised media brands, reaching audiences across the region and internationally.
About Out of Office
Out of Office is a luxury travel and lifestyle media brand covering the world's most exceptional destinations, hotels, experiences and cultural offerings. As the brand expands into an international luxury travel media business, we are looking for a talented and versatile Art Director to lead its creative direction and visual identity across all global editions.
The Role
Based in Dubai, the Art Director will be responsible for the creative direction, design and multimedia production of Out of Office across its international markets.
Working closely with the Global Publisher, Managing Editor and local editorial teams, the successful candidate will oversee print design and production while independently creating high-quality photography and video content for digital and social platforms.
This is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary creative role suited to someone with a strong editorial eye, excellent design skills and the ability to conceptualise, shoot, edit and deliver compelling visual content independently, both in the studio and on location.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the art direction, design and production of Out of Office's international print editions, maintaining a consistent and distinctive global visual identity.
Collaborate with the Managing Editor and local Publishers / Editors-in-Chief on editorial layouts, covers, features, shoots and market-specific creative concepts.
Oversee all aspects of print production, including page layouts, typography, image selection, retouching and final artwork.
Conceptualise, direct and execute editorial and commercial photography shoots across luxury travel, hospitality, fashion, watches, jewellery, beauty and lifestyle.
Independently photograph people, products, properties, destinations and experiences for print, digital and social platforms.
Film, edit and produce engaging short-form video content, including reels, interviews, hotel walkthroughs, destination features and behind-the-scenes coverage.
Create social-first content for Instagram, TikTok and other digital platforms, with a strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, transitions, sound and platform-specific formats.
Demonstrate strong proficiency in CapCut and other relevant video-editing software to independently deliver polished, platform-ready content.
Travel internationally when required to support editorial shoots, press trips, hotel reviews, events and brand activations, independently capturing photography and video content on location.
Develop creative concepts and produce visual assets for branded content, sponsored features, advertorials and integrated commercial campaigns.
Work closely with commercial, editorial and social teams to deliver creative assets that meet client briefs, brand standards and publishing deadlines.
Coordinate with international Art Directors, editorial teams and Heads of Social & Digital to ensure the effective delivery of creative projects across all markets.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, balancing print production with photography, video and social content requirements.
Requirements
Proven experience in art direction, editorial design, photography and video production, preferably within luxury media, travel, fashion or lifestyle.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, with strong knowledge of print design and production.
Strong photography and videography skills, with the ability to independently shoot using professional cameras and mobile devices.
Confident using CapCut and other video-editing tools to create engaging short-form social content.
Excellent understanding of Instagram, TikTok and current digital and social media trends.
A strong creative eye, with excellent knowledge of typography, composition, visual storytelling and brand identity.
Experience conceptualising and executing editorial, studio and on-location shoots.
Ability to work independently and creatively in fast-paced environments, often with minimal production support.
Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and international deadlines.
A proactive, adaptable and resourceful approach, with the ability to take creative projects from concept through to final delivery.
Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally as required.
What We Offer
The opportunity to shape the creative direction of a growing international luxury travel media brand.
Exposure to leading luxury hospitality, travel, fashion and lifestyle brands.
The opportunity to work across multiple international markets and collaborate with global editorial teams.
A dynamic, creative and collaborative working environment within one of the region's leading media groups.