BOND

Saudi Arabia’s newest unicorn.

$1.85bn valuation.
15+ million users in just two years.
SAR 440bn processed.

An extraordinary growth story, one BOND is proud to have worked with and supported along the way.

Following its latest funding round, barq has reached unicorn status, marking a major milestone for the business and for Saudi fintech.

Huge congratulations to the entire barq team!

Originality pays.

BOND with our Creative Director Marko 🖌️

16 years at BOND and counting, Marko brings a sharp eye, a calm approach and a strong instinct for keeping things simple: what you see is what you get.

Outside of design and his longtime tennis hobby, if he could master any skill, he’d choose to play the piano or guitar perfectly.

Among his favorite BOND projects over the years are Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Kotimaista, Allsorts, and Loupedeck. All different, but each a good example of that mindset in action.

Simple, memorable, and very Marko. Originality pays.

New work: Valiojogurtti

A refresh built around the lovable ordinary. Familiar, warm and with a little more play. 🍓

Client: Valio
Photography: Katri Kapanen
Styling: Johanna Vanamo

We’re growing our creative network in the UAE 🇦🇪

BOND is looking to connect with talented, mainly UAE-based freelance creatives to collaborate with us on upcoming projects. We’d especially love to hear from:

• Creative Directors – Creative platforms, marketing concepts and campaigns, film scripts, brand experience ideas and concepts
• Motion Designers – design and production, video editing
• Copywriters – campaign and production copy across different touchpoints and formats
• Art Directors & Designers – identity concepts, advertising concepts, storyboards, campaign production across different media

We’re looking for people with strong ideas, great craft and experience working across brands, campaigns and content.

If this sounds like you, or someone you’d recommend, send us your portfolio and a short introduction to [email protected]. The work can be done remotely, but we’re especially looking to build our network of creatives based in the UAE.

And please share with your UAE creative network. 👋

BOND with Salla, our Senior Business Manager!

Besides working hard, she’s an active hobbyist:

“I rediscovered my love for hobbies a couple of years ago. For me, they’re a great excuse to do something that’s good for me and to see friends. I’ve also realised that having some routines works really well for me.

Some of my more recent (and not all very serious) hobbies include tennis, bouldering, local pub quiz, cocktail club, geocaching, New York Times games and biking.”
– Salla

We’re hiring a Project Manager with solid agency experience to join our Dubai studio.

You’ll manage creative production, campaigns and brand roll-outs for leading brands across digital, print and other applications, from brief to final delivery.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and can confidently manage teams, budgets, timelines and deliverables. Experience with real estate brands and projects is essential.

The role will be filled as soon as we find the right person.

Apply with an open application and your CV by September 5.
More info here: https://www.thisisbond.com/job-postings/project-manager

We’re looking for a Dubai-based Client Management Intern who’s interested in the world of brands, design and creativity to join our team. You’ll support our Client Managers and help keep projects running smoothly and organised.

You’re proactive, hands-on and take initiative. Above all, you’re curious, eager to learn and excited to gain hands-on experience with brands and creative projects. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

The internship is 6 months, with a monthly stipend
We’re looking to fill the role as soon as we find the right person.

Please send us your CV and a few words about why you’d like to join BOND by 28 August to [email protected].

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We’re proud to share that our Chief Design Officer, Jesper Bange, has been selected as a juror for the 2026 ADCE Student Awards, joining the Communication / Creative Ideas jury.

The ADCE Student Awards celebrate Europe’s next generation of creative talent, bringing together leading creatives to recognise outstanding student work from across the continent.