Creative Director

Inspire Selection; Business Bay; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a visionary Creative Director to spearhead the creative direction for high-profile events and brand experiences. This role requires a blend of strong leadership and creative excellence, overseeing the entire creative process from ideation to execution. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure that all creative outputs are strategically aligned and visually compelling. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in a senior creative role, managing teams and large-scale projects. Join this dynamic environment where your creativity can thrive and make a significant impact on memorable events.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a senior creative role in events or branding.
• Proven experience managing creative teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of creative strategies for events and campaigns.
• Oversee the creative design of event experiences and marketing materials.

Skills

Creative Leadership

Project Management

Budget Management

Multitasking

Design Expertise

Verbal and Visual Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Creative Arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

On behalf of our client we are looking for an experienced and visionary Creative Director to lead the creative direction for a wide range of high-profile events and brand experiences. This role will oversee the full creative process, from ideation through execution, ensuring that all output is strategically aligned, visually compelling, and consistently innovative. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of strong leadership, creative excellence, and project management capability. Key Responsibilities: Creative Strategy & Vision - Lead the development of creative strategies for events, campaigns, and marketing initiatives. - Collaborate with strategy, content, and event teams to define the creative vision for each project. Event Design & Execution - Oversee the creative design of event experiences including branding, staging, and visual environments. - Ensure creative elements are integrated seamlessly into the overall event narrative. Marketing & Collateral Development - Direct the creation of digital and print marketing materials including promotional content, artwork, and visual assets. - Maintain quality control across all visual outputs, ensuring alignment with brand objectives. Team Leadership - Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary creative team including designers, artists, and freelancers. - Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and accountability within the creative department. Project & Cross-Department Coordination - Coordinate with internal departments (production, strategy, accounts) to ensure creative deliverables are met. - Manage timelines and creative deliverables to ensure on-time execution. Budget Oversight - Manage budgets for creative projects and ensure resource allocation is efficient. - Recommend cost-effective solutions that maintain quality and creativity. Client Engagement - Present concepts and creative solutions to clients, incorporating feedback and revisions. - Act as the lead creative representative during pitch presentations and review meetings. Innovation & Continuous Improvement - Stay ahead of industry trends and bring new ideas to the table to keep work fresh and competitive. - Evaluate event creative execution post-project to inform future improvements.

Education - Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, Creative Arts, or related field. Experience - Minimum 10 years in a senior creative role within the events, experiential marketing, or branding space. - Proven experience managing creative teams and large-scale project execution. Skills - Strong creative leadership and people management skills. - High-level conceptual and executional design expertise. - Excellent verbal and visual presentation abilities. - Strong multitasking, time management, and budget management. - Proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.). Working Conditions - Primarily office-based with occasional travel to event locations. - Flexibility required around project deadlines and event schedules.