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Art Director

Cairo, Egypt
Full time
Remote

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Role Overview
We are seeking a visionary Art Director to lead the visual identity and creative direction of the IGate brand. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong aesthetic sense, capable of translating innovation and entrepreneurship into compelling visual narratives. This role is central to positioning IGate as a premium, future-forward brand in the innovation ecosystem.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Brand Leadership:
    Own and evolve IGate’s visual identity across all platforms, campaigns, and media. Maintain brand consistency while pushing creative boundaries.
  • Creative Direction:
    Lead the ideation and execution of creative assets for digital, print, social media, investor decks, events, and physical spaces (e.g., accelerator locations or venture showcases).
  • Cross-functional Collaboration:
    Work closely with marketing, product, venture studio, and executive teams to align visual storytelling with strategic goals and user experience.
  • Content Oversight:
    Direct external creative partners, agencies, and freelancers when needed. Review and approve design work to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Innovation-Focused Design:
    Develop visual frameworks for showcasing startups, MVPs, pitch decks, innovation reports, and venture branding under IGate’s umbrella.
  • Asset Production:
    Manage the production of high-impact brand and communication materials, including but not limited to social media content, presentations, UI mockups, brochures, videos, and event visuals.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field (Master’s is a plus).
  • 6+ years of experience in design/art direction, preferably in a tech, startup, or innovation-focused environment.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating brand development and multichannel creative leadership.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and visual collaboration tools.
  • Experience in motion graphics and video is a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with startup culture, innovation frameworks, or venture ecosystems is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and storytelling skills in both English and Arabic (preferred).
Why IGate?
  • Shape the visual story of a pioneering Saudi innovation brand.
  • Work on cutting-edge projects with startups, corporates, and government stakeholders.
  • Join a dynamic team driving real impact in the MENA startup ecosystem.
  • Competitive compensation, flexible work environment, and meaningful growth opportunities.
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