Creative and Design Lead

HQMENA; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event organizing company in Dubai seeks a Creative Lead to manage a team of designers and video editors. Responsibilities include strategic planning and quality control of creative projects for global financial and crypto exhibitions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years in design, with experience in team leadership, marketing design, and campaigning. This role offers competitive salary and growth opportunities in a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Growth Opportunities

Health & Wellness Benefits

30 Days of Annual Leave

Vibrant and Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of design experience with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in marketing, campaign and brand design, not limited to UI/UX.
• Strong portfolio showcasing campaign-related work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a creative team of designers and video editors.
• Plan and prioritize work across multiple events.
• Ensure brand consistency and quality control in all deliverables.

Skills

Team leadership

Marketing design

Creative brief development

Project management

Strong communication

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About Us

HQMena is a global leader in organizing premier events and exhibitions for the financial services, fintech, and trading sectors. Our flagship events – Forex Expo, Money Expo, and Crypto Expo – connect industry experts, investors, and thought leaders across international markets. With operational teams based in Dubai, Mexico, and India, HQMena fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Job Description

You will lead a creative team of 6 designers and 3 video editors supporting a portfolio of global financial and crypto exhibitions (Dubai, India, LATAM, etc.). Your main responsibility is to plan, prioritise, and quality‑control all creative output, not just design things yourself.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 6 graphic designers and 3 video editors based in India.
• Translate business and marketing requirements into clear creative briefs and timelines.
• Plan and prioritise workloads across multiple events and campaigns simultaneously.
• Own the visual identity and ensure brand consistency across all events and channels.
• Review and approve key deliverables (KV, social ads, landing pages, email creatives, video cuts).
• Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Event teams (Dubai, India, LATAM) to support campaigns.
• Set up and improve creative processes: briefing, feedback loops, version control, asset management.
• Mentor and upskill team members; run regular 1:1s and performance reviews.
• Ensure on‑time delivery under tight deadlines and last‑minute changes.

Requirements

• 6 years of design experience with at least 23 years in a team lead / art director / creative lead role.
• Hands‑on background in marketing, campaign, and brand design (not only UI/UX or print).
• Experience working in agencies, event companies, or performance‑marketing environments.
• Proven experience managing at least 45 creatives (designers / video editors).
• Strong portfolio showing campaign‑based work (social media ads, email landing pages, event visuals).
• Excellent English communication skills (written & spoken).
• Comfortable working with fast‑paced international teams and tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial services, fintech, trading, crypto, or tech events.
• Familiarity with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; understanding of motion design and video workflows.
• Experience working with teams across different time zones.

Personality & Working Style

• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Structured, process‑driven rather than chaotic artist mode.
• Calm under pressure and able to push back and negotiate priorities when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Growth Opportunities
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• 30 Days of Annual Leave
• Vibrant and Collaborative Work Environment

If you’re a visionary design leader passionate about driving creativity and innovation, join HQMena to shape inspiring experiences at the Finance Expo across the globe.