Creative Content Manager

KF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a Visual Strategist. This key role combines high-level art direction and hands-on content production for digital marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate will define brand identity, manage content creation processes, and lead cross-functional teams. Candidates need at least 5 years of experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This position promises an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver impactful visual narratives across various platforms.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in content creation, visual design or art direction.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating hands-on execution and visual leadership.
• Experience in camera operation, lighting, sound, and filming equipment.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the brand’s visual identity across all platforms.
• Lead the end-to-end creation of visual content including video and static.
• Supervise designers, video editors, and creative vendors.

Skills

Content creation

Visual design

Storytelling skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Media Production, Visual Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a leading contracting organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi delivering large-scale civil and infrastructure projects across the UAE. Operating under a global holding structure the company is recognized for its financial discipline transparency and strong project governance.

Role Overview

This role combines high-level art direction with hands‑on content production across static and video formats. The ideal candidate is both a visual strategist and a creative executor to lead the development of brand aesthetics while also producing high-impact content for digital social and marketing campaigns. This is a key role for a creative thinker who can shape and deliver compelling storytelling across platforms ensuring a unified and elevated brand presence.

Key Responsibilities

Visual Direction & Brand Identity

• Define and manage the brand’s visual identity across all platforms and content types.
• Ensure consistency in design language, colour palette, typography and image style in all deliverables.
• Set and uphold brand standards for internal and external creative assets.

Content Production (Video & Static)

• Lead the end‑to‑end creation of visual content including:
• Video: Filming, editing, motion graphics and post‑production for social media campaigns, events and brand storytelling.
• Static: Social media posts, campaign visuals, banners, brochures and presentation materials.
• Adapt content to platform‑specific formats (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, web, etc.).
• Oversee or execute product and lifestyle photography as needed.

Campaign & Project Leadership

• Translate briefs into compelling creative concepts and executions.
• Work closely with the marketing team to support campaigns with strong visual content.
• Lead ideation sessions, visual concept development and asset delivery schedules.

Team & Agency Coordination

• Supervise designers, video editors, animators and creative vendors.
• Provide art direction and feedback to ensure high‑quality creative execution.
• Manage external shoots, styling and post‑production processes.

Production Management & Quality Control

• Manage a digital library of brand assets, raw footage, templates and content files.
• Review all content before publication to ensure brand alignment, consistency and quality.
• Stay up‑to‑date with creative trends, tools and best practices in visual content.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Media Production, Visual Communication or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in content creation, visual design or art direction.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both hands‑on creative execution and visual leadership.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience in camera operation, lighting, sound and filming equipment.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and storytelling skills.

Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates and will refer candidates without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

Required Experience:

Manager