Job description
Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region’s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.
About the team You will be joining Careem’s in-house agency – the Creative Studio, a multi-disciplinary team responsible for bringing our brand to life across every customer touchpoint. While this role formally sits within the Creative Studio, it will be deeply embedded within the Food marketing vertical, partnering closely with both marketing, design and copy peers to deliver exceptional brand experiences.
About the role We are looking for a skilled and proactive Art Director to help elevate our Food vertical marketing campaigns through creative, effective design solutions. This role focuses on crafting in-app, social and digital content that sets our food service apart while capturing the essence of the Careem brand.
What you’ll do
- Translate briefs from the food marketing team into visually compelling assets for digital and social campaigns.
- Execute end-to-end design work for online campaigns, with occasional support on offline assets.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in the Creative Studio.
- Participate in creative reviews and iterate based on feedback.
- Maintain consistency with Careem’s brand guidelines across all outputs.
- Stay informed on design trends, especially AI-assisted design tools and techniques.
What you’ll need
- At least 3 years of professional experience in graphic design and art direction, with an emphasis on digital campaigns
- Creative agency experience preferred
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), with working knowledge of Figma
- Exposure to or interest in AI tools and workflows in design (e.g. generative design, automation)
- A strong portfolio showcasing design work for digital campaigns
- Proven ability to brainstorm
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Proficient English communication skills
- Collaboration skills
- High degree of proactivity; ability to seek out briefs and initiate work without waiting for detailed input.
What we’ll provide you
We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:
- Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
- Put your passion to work in a purposeful organization dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
- Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
- Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
- Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.
