Associate Creative Director (ACD001)

Foreground LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events and communications agency is seeking an Associate Creative Director to support the Creative Director in leading creative execution. This role involves developing concepts, mentoring teams, and ensuring brand alignment in deliverables. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience and strong leadership skills, alongside a degree in a related field. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and excellent communication abilities are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in creative roles, with 3+ years in a leadership position.
• Strong portfolio showcasing leadership in campaigns, branding, and events.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts, branding, and campaign ideas.
• Prepare and present pitch decks and creative presentations.
• Mentor and provide feedback to creative teams.

Skills

Leadership

Creative Concept Development

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Understanding of Regional Markets

Education

Bachelor or Master's in Graphic Design, Advertising, Marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital Tools

Job description

Overview

Foreground is partnering with a leading events and communications agency to appoint an Associate Creative Director.

About the Role

The Associate Creative Director (ACD) will support the Creative Director in leading the creative vision and execution of campaigns, branding, and event activations. The ACD will mentor teams, ensure creative alignment with strategy, and maintain excellence in all deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts, branding, and campaign ideas aligned with client goals.
• Prepare and present pitch decks and creative presentations.
• Oversee creative development from ideation to final execution.
• Ensure projects align with brand positioning and design excellence.
• Mentor and provide feedback to creative teams.
• Supervise design, copywriting, and multimedia teams for high-quality output.
• Ensure consistency in messaging, design, and brand identity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and delivery.
• Stay current with creative industry trends, technologies, and cultural insights.
• Participate in post-project evaluations and maintain creative archives.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Marketing, or related field.
• 8+ years experience in creative roles, with 35 years in a leadership position.
• Strong portfolio showcasing leadership in campaigns, branding, and events.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and digital tools.
• Strong leadership, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience conceptualizing and executing multi-channel campaigns.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic preferred).
• Deep understanding of regional markets and cultural nuances.