We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Head of Design & Visuals to join our team. We want a team player who is creative, driven, and willing to lead and develop our design team to accompany us on our mission of playing a vital role in the digital transformation sweeping the MENA region.
As the Head of Design & Visuals, you will be responsible for all of ZenHR's visual output, including video and motion. You will set one consistent brand standard across markets, channels, and languages, lead the in-house design team, and stay hands-on in the most important creative work.
Who we are:
At ZenHR, our passion is delighting customers! We are an award-winning, cloud-based HRMS that supports the
entire HR value chain, from the “acquire” to the “retire” stage. Our team is made up of young, passionate people committed to providing cutting-edge technology and constantly researching and implementing new HR trends that cater to employers in the MENA region.
Obstacles don’t faze us; we see them as opportunities. We challenge the status quo and work to improve the HR landscape in our region. If you’re excited to make an impact in the HR world, ZenHR is the place for you!
Our people are the heart of our culture. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion, and we take pride in ensuring equal employment opportunities for all. Our hiring process is designed to attract and retain A-players from diverse backgrounds to help drive our success.
What we offer:
- Flexible working hours and remote/work-from-home option
- Health insurance coverage from day one at ZenHR
- Access to online and in-person Mental Health sessions
- A Zen work atmosphere
- Great culture and amazing people to work with and learn from
The Job - Head of Design & Visuals
What you'll be doing:
- Own the ZenHR visual identity and publish brand guidelines, templates, and a shared asset library in Arabic and English.
- Direct and produce creative for campaigns, social media, the website, email, and events.
- Design and maintain sales materials, including the master sales presentation and its country versions.
- Lead video and motion production, including customer testimonials, product explainers, and event content.
- Work with the Product Design team to keep the website and product consistent with the brand.
- Review and approve all external-facing visual output before release.
- Lead and develop the in-house designers, and run a single process for design requests, briefs, and reviews.
- Manage freelancers, agencies, and production vendors according to briefs, budgets, and deadlines.
Who you are:
Essential:
- At least eight years of experience in brand, graphic, or multimedia design, including at least two years leading a team.
- A portfolio that includes a complete brand system and video or motion work you led.
- Strong Arabic and English typography and right-to-left layout skills.
- Hands-on fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and Figma.
- Ability to present and explain design decisions to senior leadership.
Preferred:
- Experience in B2B technology or SaaS, ideally HR, payroll, or fintech.
- Experience designing for audiences in the Gulf and Egypt.
- Practical use of AI design and video tools in production.
