Senior Art Director

Job description

About HyperSpace HyperSpace designs, builds, and operates large-scale immersive entertainment venues – physical entertainment destinations for our increasingly-digital world. Our portfolio spans original brands, like our award-winning AYA Universe and House of Hype venues, alongside experiences built around third-party IP, with projects live and in development across the Middle East, US, Europe, and Asia. We are vertically integrated; The same team that dreams up a world figures out how to build it, then runs it. That means the work never stays theoretical, and moves quickly from design, through construction, to a fully-operational awe-inspiring immersive environment. About the Role We're seeking a Senior Art Director to join HyperSpace's creative team. You'll partner directly with our Chief Creative Officer to conceive, develop, and art-direct the visual and experiential identity of our location-based entertainment brands. This is a role for someone who can move fluidly across disciplines - from crafting compelling pitch decks that win clients and stakeholders, to generative AI rendering for rapid concept exploration, to directing physical set design and brand systems. You'll also mentor and lead junior designers on both creative work and broader projects, bringing clarity to briefs, teaching through critique, and raising the bar across the studio. Lead creative concept development under CCO direction: translate briefs into bold, branded visual directions and fully realized pitches Design and art-direct high-impact pitch decks - the kind that win projects and communicate complex experiences in seconds Use generative AI tools (Midjourney, Higgsfield, etc.) to rapidly explore and iterate on concept renders for experience spaces, installations, and design directions Develop and maintain brand identity systems: color palettes, typography, graphic languages, brand tone-of-voice. Work fast, stay consistent. Art-direct physical set design, installations, and environments - collaborating with architects, set designers, fabricators, and production teams to realize concepts at scale Create digital design assets: marketing materials, social content, website design, campaign visuals, wayfinding, and digital collateral Manage and mentor junior designers: assign work, provide constructive feedback, push them toward stronger ideas, and help them grow their craft Collaborate across disciplines: work alongside architects, experience designers, technologists, producers, and external creative partners to realize projects Contribute to brand strategy and creative direction at the studio level Location We’ll consider any location, but your main team members are in Dubai & Sydney timezones. What We're Looking For 7+ years of professional design experience, with proven expertise in art direction and visual identity development Mastery of pitch deck design - you know how to communicate complex ideas visually, fast, and persuasively Proficiency in design tools: Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Google Suite, Figma, or similar; familiarity with presentation design at a high level Experience with generative AI tools for concept rendering and rapid visual exploration Strong portfolio demonstrating range: brand identity, packaging or product design, environmental/spatial design, or experiential work Ability to think in systems: create cohesive, scalable brand languages that work across media and applications Leadership experience: mentoring junior designers, managing creative direction of team members, or art-directing projects with multiple collaborators Comfort working under creative direction: you thrive on clear briefs and feedback, not just autonomous execution Nice-to-Haves Experience in experiential, immersive, or entertainment design (museums, theme parks, events, installations) Background in motion design, animation, or video production Familiarity with 3D tools (Cinema 4D, Blender, etc.) for visualization or animatic work Experience with production design, set design, or film/TV art direction Knowledge of marketing and campaign strategy Comfort iterating on brand and visual direction across multiple international markets Who You Are A generalist with deep expertise: you're equally comfortable designing a deck, directing a set, building a brand system, or exploring concepts in AI Intellectually curious: you stay current on design trends, emerging tools, and new ways of making and thinking Collaborative, not precious: you're energized by feedback, input from teammates and partners, and the messy process of making work better Organized and clear: you document decisions, keep projects on track, and communicate status without being asked Scrappy and resourceful: you find creative solutions within constraints (budget, timeline, feasibility), and you don't wait for perfect conditions to make progress Empowering: you lift up the team, ask good questions in critique, and mentor through example and direct feedback What You'll Get Creative autonomy within a clear vision: work directly with our CCO; your ideas and decisions shape real projects Variety: every project brings new creative challenges - one week you're concepting a pitch deck, the next you're art-directing a physical installation Access to emerging tools: budget and encouragement to stay current with generative AI, design software, and new production techniques Mentorship opportunity: teach and grow junior designers; see your influence ripple across the studio International scope: work on projects spanning multiple markets and geographies Portfolio-building work: create pieces you're proud to show - real projects with scale, strategy, and craft How to Apply Send us: your resume, a 1-2 paragraph cover note about why this role excites you, and a link to your portfolio (or attached PDF).