Art Direction Internship

Looking to join the most innovative digital eCommerce team in the Middle East? Ounass is the region's ultimate luxury destination, offering an exceptional range of fashion, beauty, watches, homeware, and jewelry for discerning customers.

As a proudly homegrown platform, Ounass is rooted in innovation and a passion for excellence. Our dynamic and inclusive culture drives us to be the Middle East's leading luxury technology platform. Based in Dubai, and as part of the prestigious Al Tayer Group, our diverse team of 400+ professionals from over 50 nationalities collaborates to redefine the future of luxury eCommerce.

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative Art Director Intern to support our Art Directors in the development and execution of standout beauty and fashion-led visual content. This internship will be a full time role for a duration of 6 months and is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in concept development, art direction, photoshoot planning, and content production for one of the region’s leading luxury fashion platforms.

Working alongside the creative and styling teams, you’ll help bring campaigns and content to life across all platforms—onsite, app, social, and more—ensuring the brand’s aesthetic and guidelines are consistently upheld.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing creative concepts and mood boards for campaigns, brand initiatives, and seasonal shoots
• Support with pre-production tasks including research, concept development, location sourcing, and casting suggestions
• Participate in internal creative meetings and help translate commercial briefs into visual concepts
• Help organize and coordinate fashion photoshoots and video productions alongside production and styling teams
• Assist in sourcing visual references, props, or materials needed for shoots
• Support in reviewing and selecting post-shoot images and footage for final asset development
• Contribute to visual storytelling across digital touchpoints including website, app, email, and social media
• Help ensure that all creative content adheres to brand guidelines and is aligned with the artistic vision
• Maintain organized digital archives of visuals, creative references, and project files
• Provide general administrative and creative support to the Art Director as needed
  
  

What we look for:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Art Direction, Fashion Communication, Graphic Design, Media, or a related field
• Strong interest in fashion, visual storytelling, and luxury branding
• Familiar with creative processes and eager to learn about art direction and campaign production
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator); knowledge of Premiere Pro or After Effects is a plus
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong visual eye and awareness of fashion trends, styling, and photography
• Enthusiastic team player with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• Mentorship and real-world insight into the art direction process behind luxury campaigns
• Exposure to fashion shoots, styling teams, and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience in ideation, production, and execution of creative assets
• A chance to contribute to live projects and build your creative portfolio
• A deeper understanding of how creative direction aligns with brand strategy, marketing, and customer insight
• Regrettably we can only consider applicants who are based in the UAE and currently hold a UAE resident visa/Family Sponsored/Student with at least 6 months validity**