Job Description

Role Overview

Topaz Events is hiring a

Senior Event Art Director

to lead our end-to-end creative for large-scale events, exhibitions, and brand activations. You'll own the creative vision from moodboards and sketches to photorealistic 3D and technically buildable drawings while mentoring a high-performing team of 3D/visual designers.

The ideal leader blends world-class taste with practical build knowledge, ensuring ideas are innovative, executable, on-brand, and on budget.

What You'll Lead (Key Responsibilities)

Creative Direction:

Define the visual strategy, experience flow, and storytelling across stages, scenography, immersive zones, exhibition booths, photo ops, and content touchpoints.

Team Leadership:

Manage and mentor 3D/visual designers (and freelancers as needed); set quality bars, review work, and drive continuous upskilling.

Concept to Reality:

Convert ideas into build-ready outputs layout plans, elevations, material boards, technical notes aligned with production, AV, rigging, and HSE constraints.

Client Pitching:

Build persuasive decks and lead presentations; communicate rationale, references, and feasibility with clarity and confidence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work hand-in-hand with Production, AV/Lighting, Fabrication, and Procurement to optimize design for cost, durability, and install time.

Standards & Governance:

Establish design systems, file hygiene, naming/version control, templates, and QA processes for consistently high-quality output.

Trend & Innovation:

Track global trends (AR/VR, immersive content, sustainable materials, modular builds) and bring practical innovations into live projects.

Commercial Support:

Partner with BD/Account teams on briefs, scopes, BOQs, and value-engineered alternatives without compromising design integrity.

On-Site Ownership:

Participate in pre-builds, mockups, and key site checks to safeguard fidelity from render to reality. A valid UAE driving license is mandatory.

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fine Arts, Architecture, Interior Design , Event Design or related field. 7 - 10 years in event/experiential/exhibition design at top-tier Event agencies or production houses (UAE/GCC preferred), including 5+ years leading teams. Portfolio of high-profile events with render-to-reality evidence (stages, exhibitions, immersive activations). Proven track record of client pitching, multi-vendor coordination, and delivering under tight timelines.

Tools & Skills

3D/CAD: 3ds Max / Cinema 4D / Blender, SketchUp, AutoCAD Design/Motion: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects (Notch/Resolume nice-to-have) Realtime/Interactive (plus): Unreal Engine / Unity Sound working knowledge of rigging/truss, lighting, audio, LED/projection Strong presentation/storytelling; excellent written/verbal English Familiar with UAE venues (halls, hotels, outdoor) and supplier ecosystem

Why Join Topaz

Lead the signature design language of a fast-growing UAE event leader. Partner closely with Production, AV, and Operations on flagship government, corporate, cultural, and sports events. Competitive package and standard UAE benefits; real scope to grow impact and team.

How to Apply:

Upload your updated CV through Indeed as well as directly send us at: topazeventmanagement@gmail.com with the Job Title. "Event Art Director"

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Do you have 7+ years in event/experiential/exhibition design? Do you have 5+ years leading a multi-disciplinary design team (3D/graphic/motion)? Have you worked at a top-tier event agency/production house in the UAE/GCC? Are you comfortable fronting client pitches/presentations and site walks? Are you proficient in a major 3D package (3ds Max/C4D/Blender)? Have you implemented sustainable, modular/reusable design practices in live builds?
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

Events / Experiential / Exhibitions: 7 years (Required)
License/Certification:

Driving (Required)
Location:

* Sharjah (Preferred)