Creative Director

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

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Dubai seeks a visionary Creative/Art Director to manage the creative team and ensure high-quality visual execution across platforms. Responsibilities include leading creative projects, ensuring brand alignment, and supervising production quality. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience with a strong portfolio in visual storytelling. Join a supportive environment committed to inclusivity and creative excellence.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in art direction or visual design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling.
• Deep understanding of brand identity and design systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the creative team.
• Drive the visual ideation process for social media content.
• Supervise production projects from concept to final delivery.

Skills

Art direction

Visual design

Team leadership

Communication

Brand identity

Job description

Established in 2004 OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building and running bespoke in‑house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As part of The Brandtech Group we are at the forefront of leveraging cutting‑edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity and drive insightful decision‑making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role:

Creative/Art Director

Location:

Dubai, UAE

About the role:

Working in partnership with our client we are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Art/Creative Director to lead and manage our creative team, ensuring the highest standards of visual execution across all platforms. This role is responsible for driving the ideation and development of compelling brand‑aligned content for social media and beyond, while overseeing production quality and ensuring consistency across campaigns.

What you will be doing:

• Creative Leadership: Lead and manage day‑to‑day operations of the creative team, ensuring efficiency, collaboration, and high‑quality output.
• Visual Ideation: Drive the visual ideation process for all social media content and creative campaigns, providing strategic and art direction.
• Brand Alignment: Ensure all creative assets and designs align with the brand’s identity, tone, and campaign objectives.
• Content Development: Develop and evolve the visual identity and creative approach for new content series, formats, or platforms.
• Production Oversight: Supervise production projects from concept to final delivery, maintaining creative excellence and executional quality.

What you need to be great in this role:

• 7 years of experience in art direction or visual design, including team leadership experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling, social‑first content, and campaign work.
• Deep understanding of brand identity and design systems.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.
• Experience in overseeing production (photo, video, animation) is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Our values shape everything we do:

Be ambitious to succeed

Be imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be inspirational to do groundbreaking work

Be always learning and listening to understand

Be results focused to exceed expectations

Be actively pro‑inclusive and antiracist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER a part of the Brandtech Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and where individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

Required Experience

Director