Art & Design Manager (Creative Arts & Motion Design)

About the role

The Creative Arts & Motion Design Manager leads the development and execution of visual creative content across Miral Experiences' entertainment offerings, attractions, seasonal events, campaigns and guest experiences. The role covers the creative direction, design and production of static and digital visual assets, working with Entertainment, Marketing, Production, Operations, IP partners and external vendors to deliver on time, on budget and to the highest creative and technical standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead visual creative development from concept to delivery, developing treatments, mood boards, visual identities, style guides and presentation materials.
• Oversee graphic design assets such as key art, signage, environmental graphics, show branding, print collateral, merchandise graphics and wayfinding.
• Maintain visual identity standards and support marketing and commercial teams in creative assets that drive guest engagement and revenue.
• Collaborate with Creative, Production, Operations, Marketing and IP teams on live shows, attractions, events and activations, including scenic treatments, stage visuals, screen content and projection content.
• Lead multimedia content including motion graphics, video, digital screens, projection mapping, LED content, social media assets and immersive media.
• Manage multiple workstreams, project plans, schedules and budgets, and present concepts and pitches to senior stakeholders.
• Explore new technologies and creative tools, including AI-assisted design and real-time rendering.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, motion graphics, animation, visual communication or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in motion graphics design or animation.
• 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing creative teams or projects.
• Experience developing creative concepts for entertainment, events, attractions or destination experiences.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken; knowledge of branding and marketing strategies.
• Desirable: experience in themed entertainment, event production, LED/projection mapping content, managing external agencies, high-pressure environments, and the UAE or GCC market; fluent Arabic.

Required skills

• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Motion graphics, animation principles and visual storytelling
• Project management and leadership, with mentoring of creative teams
• Desirable: Blender, SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD and AI-assisted creative tools