Senior Multimedia Designer

About the Company

Saatchi & Saatchi, established in London in 1970, has grown into a major global creative agency with 114 offices across 67 countries and more than 6,500 people. As part of Publicis Groupe, the agency delivers integrated communications for leading international brands, building memorable campaigns that aim to create meaningful impact. Operating across the UAE and KSA, it supports the wider MEA region and has earned recognition such as #2 Network of the Year at Dubai Lynx 2024.

The company describes its creative approach through the belief that nothing is impossible, and emphasizes talent development, continuous learning, and a collaborative culture. The workplace also highlights team traditions, office celebrations, and an energetic environment that encourages creativity.

Role Overview

The Senior Multimedia Designer will produce a wide range of digital and visual assets, including graphics, images, videos, motion pieces, animations, and interactive content. The role blends concept development, design execution, video and audio production, and cross-functional collaboration to support multimedia projects from idea to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

You will help shape multimedia concepts, create polished visual content, and work with different teams to ensure projects meet creative and business goals. The position also includes checking quality, adapting to changing requirements, and contributing ideas in collaborative sessions.

Technical Responsibilities

• Develop multimedia assets such as graphics, imagery, video, motion graphics, animations, and interactive elements using design and production tools.
• Create storyboards and visual narratives for multimedia projects in coordination with clients, project managers, and teammates.
• Design and refine graphics, illustrations, and other visual assets to strengthen the overall presentation of projects.
• Plan, shoot, and edit video content, including promotional pieces, tutorials, interviews, and animated formats.
• Record, edit, and mix audio elements such as voiceovers, music, and sound effects.
• Produce animation and motion graphics to add movement and engagement to digital content.
• Design intuitive user interfaces for websites, mobile applications, and other digital products.

Collaboration and Delivery

• Partner with content, development, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and timelines.
• Review and test multimedia output to confirm it works as intended and is free from errors or visual glitches.
• Keep up with current design trends, new technologies, and emerging tools to maintain creative quality and innovation.

People and Leadership Expectations

• Seek feedback from others and use it to build self-awareness and improve performance.
• Raise issues early when needed to support strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Communicate clearly, confidently, and with precision.
• Work inclusively with stakeholders and contribute positively to group discussions and brainstorming.
• Build relationships quickly with colleagues and clients while treating others with respect and openness.
• Address problems promptly and develop practical backup plans when required.
• Help foster trust among peers, clients, and other stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Take responsibility for actions and handle outcomes maturely.
• Adapt quickly based on experience and feedback.
• Stay open to new ideas and use them when they add value.
• Show curiosity and a willingness to explore better ways of working.
• Set ambitious goals and go beyond expectations where possible.
• Own personal development and pursue continuous growth.
• Challenge the status quo constructively and be willing to take considered risks.
• Act with honesty, integrity, humility, resilience, and optimism even during difficult periods.

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree in multimedia design, graphic design, or a closely related field is preferred, although equivalent professional experience may also be considered. Candidates should have hands-on ability with multimedia and design software, including Adobe Creative Suite tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, along with Final Cut Pro and similar applications. A strong portfolio demonstrating previous multimedia design work is required, as well as strong creative judgment, technical editing skills, and the ability to work with changing project needs.

Additional Requirements

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, strong visual aesthetics, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and the flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements.