At Almost Impossible, everything we produce is a product of obsessive craft, conceptual depth, and relentless iteration. We don’t chase trends — we set direction. Our clients come to us because they’ve outgrown conventional thinking. They need a creative partner that doesn’t just meet briefs but redefines them.
We are a full-service creative innovations agency based in Dubai, working with a global roster of brands spanning technology, luxury, sport, energy, and entertainment. Our work stretches across brand systems, content creation, campaign strategy, spatial design, and digital products — and we approach every discipline with the same intensity.
We’re not for everyone. But if you’re the kind of creative who needs to be challenged, who demands excellence from themselves and the people around them, who believes in the power of ideas executed flawlessly — then you might be Almost Impossible.
The Role
This is not a management-from-a-distance role. We’re looking for a creative leader who still makes — someone who can set the visual standard for the agency while personally producing work at the highest level.
As Head of Art, you will define and protect the visual identity of every project that passes through Almost Impossible. You’ll lead a team of designers, art directors, and visual thinkers — but you’ll also roll up your sleeves and build alongside them.
You’ll work directly with the founding team, embedded in every major brand and campaign initiative, with the authority and autonomy to push boundaries across every medium.
What You Will Do
Lead craft from the front
Set the benchmark for visual quality across all agency output
Personally concept and execute on flagship projects
Review and elevate all creative work before client delivery
Be hands-on
Design brand systems, campaign visuals, digital products, and spatial graphics
Develop motion language, illustration direction, and editorial layouts when needed
Prototype visual concepts rapidly — from sketch to screen
Mentor through example
Lead without ego — teach by doing, not by delegating
Provide detailed, constructive feedback that makes the team sharper
Build a culture where craft is non-negotiable and ideas are fearless
Shape visual direction
Establish and maintain agency-wide design standards and systems
Translate strategic intent into bold, distinctive creative directions
Push visual storytelling beyond what clients expect
Stay ahead of design, culture, and technology trends
Oversee multi-disciplinary output
Brand identity and systems
Campaign art direction
Digital product design
Social and content design
Packaging and print design
Spatial and environmental graphics
Protect the details
Ensure consistency and precision across all touchpoints
Own the final quality check on all creative deliverables
Champion typography, layout, colour, and composition standards
What We Are Looking For
10+ years in design or art direction, with at least 3 in a senior creative leadership role
A portfolio that demonstrates world-class craft across multiple disciplines
Proven ability to lead teams while staying hands-on
Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to translate strategy into visual direction
Experience working with premium or global brands
Fluency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and familiarity with motion/3D tools
This Role Is Not For You If
You prefer managing from a distance and no longer enjoy making work yourself
You are looking for a purely strategic role with no production involvement
You are uncomfortable with direct, honest creative feedback
Why Join
You’ll be joining a studio that values makers over managers. You’ll have direct access to the founders, full creative ownership, and the chance to shape the visual identity of one of the most ambitious agencies in the region. If you want a place where your craft matters more than your title — this is it.
Interested in this role?
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