Design Director

Role Description The Design Director will lead the visual and experiential design for Israel Finance Leaders events, digital assets, and brand touchpoints. This part-time, hybrid role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with some flexibility for work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing design concepts for conferences and meetups, managing branding across websites, social media, and marketing materials, and ensuring a consistent visual identity. The Design Director will collaborate with event organizers, content teams, and partners to create stage designs, signage, and layouts that enhance participant experience. The role also involves reviewing design deliverables, guiding external designers or agencies, and maintaining design standards aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Design Management skills, including the ability to lead design projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain visual consistency across all channels.
• Candidates should possess Branding skills, with experience developing and maintaining brand identities for events, digital platforms, and marketing campaigns.
• Candidates should possess Architecture and Construction Drawings skills to support spatial planning, event layouts, stages, and physical installations.
• Candidates should possess Product Design skills, including creating user-centered visual assets and experiences for both physical and digital touchpoints.
• Experience with event or conference design, wayfinding, and environmental graphics is beneficial.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, or similar) is expected.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, hybrid environment.
• A degree or equivalent experience in design, architecture, visual communications, or a related field is preferred.