Associate Creative Director (Experiential)

James Patrick; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

James Patrick in Dubai is seeking an Associate Creative Director to push creative boundaries, inspire teams, and turn ambitious ideas into unforgettable brand experiences. You will lead the journey from the first idea to the final experience, with a hands-on leadership approach that keeps you close to the craft and the result.

You'll mentor talent, steer experiential design, and collaborate with strategy, studio and production to deliver standout brand moments across the GCC.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of creative experience with experiential focus.
• Portfolio of executed brand experiences, activations or launches.
• Strong conceptual thinking, storytelling and visual judgement.
• Ability to lead creative teams while staying close to the work.
• Solid understanding of experiential design, fabrication and production.

Responsibilities

• Develop original, insight-led concepts that bring brands to life.
• Create narratives, immersive environments and memorable audience experiences.
• Lead creative thinking and direction across key projects and pitches.
• Collaborate with strategy, studio and production to turn ideas into reality.
• Champion creative excellence from concept to on-site delivery.
• Mentor and inspire talent, elevating the quality of work.
• Present and sell ideas with confidence to clients and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Experiential design

Brand experiences

Storytelling

Presentation

Job description

We are partnering with a leading creative agency in Dubai to find an Associate Creative Director with the vision to push creative boundaries, inspire teams and turn ambitious ideas into unforgettable brand experiences.

From immersive brand environments and major activations to cultural experiences, launches and installations, you'll lead the creative journey from the first idea to the final experience.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who loves the craft as much as the big picture.

Where you'll make an impact

• Develop original, insight-led concepts that bring brands to life.
• Create compelling narratives, immersive environments and memorable audience experiences.
• Lead creative thinking and direction across key projects and pitches.
• Collaborate with strategy, studio and production teams to turn ideas into reality.
• Champion creative excellence from initial concept through to on-site delivery.
• Mentor and inspire creative talent, helping elevate the quality of the work.
• Present and sell ideas with confidence to clients and senior stakeholders.

What you'll bring

• 8+ years of creative experience, including substantial experiential expertise.
• A portfolio of outstanding, executed brand experiences, activations, installations or launches.
• Strong conceptual thinking, storytelling and visual judgement.
• The ability to lead creative teams while staying close to the work.
• A solid understanding of experiential design, fabrication and production.
• Confidence presenting ambitious ideas and influencing decision-makers.
• An appreciation of culture, audiences and the creative landscape across the GCC.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia and the wider region is a definite advantage.

Show us what you've brought to life

We're interested in ideas that have made it off the page and into the world. Your portfolio should showcase the thinking behind the work, your creative contribution and, most importantly, what was actually brought to life.

If you believe the best brand experiences go beyond activation and create genuine moments of connection, we'd love to hear from you.