Creative Director

YAZ Media; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media agency in Dubai is urgently seeking a Creative Director. In this role, you will drive creative vision and quality across various channels, ensuring alignment with client objectives. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in creative agencies and a strong portfolio showcasing successful campaigns. This position offers competitive compensation and a supportive environment aimed at professional growth. Interested candidates should send their portfolios and resumes to [e-mail].

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive compensation

Performance-driven rewards

Supportive environment for growth

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in creative agencies (digital, social, or integrated).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign thinking and visual direction.
• Ability to lead both static and motion-based creative.

Responsibilities

• Own creative direction across social and digital campaigns.
• Lead ideation for key campaigns and content strategies.
• Present ideas and rationales to clients confidently.

Skills

Creative direction

Concept development

Strong presentation skills

Understanding of digital best practices

Job description

Urgent Hiring!

Location: Dubai

Fulltime - Onsite

Company Overview:

YAZ Media is a strategic digital media agency based in Dubai, operates under four main departments: Marketing, Production, Web, and PR. specializing in brand strategy, social media management, commercial ads production, paid media, campaign strategy, creative execution, brand identity, and website and mobile app development. Recognized as the Creative Agency of the Year 2022, Digital Agency of the Year 2023, and Social Agency of the Year 2023. With over 8 years of experience, we have served and partnered with more than 200 businesses.

Role Overview:

As Creative Director, you will own the creative vision, quality, and direction of YAZ Media’s output across all channels. This is a leadership role, not a hands position. You will: Set the creative bar Shape ideas from strategy to execution Lead mentor, and challenge creative teams Partner closely with leadership, strategy, and clients You are responsible for how the work looks, feels, and performs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Creative Direction & Quality Control Own creative direction across social, digital campaigns, content, video, and branding
• Ensure all work meets agreed creative standards and brand guidelines Review and approve concepts, layouts, scripts, storyboards, and final outputs
• Maintain consistency across multi-platform executions Concept Development & Campaigns Lead ideation for key campaigns, content strategies, and new business pitches Translate briefs into strong, culturally relevant creative ideas
• Guide teams from concept through execution and delivery Balance creative ambition with platform, budget, and timeline realities
• Lead and manage designers, copywriters, strategists, and content teams Provide clear direction, feedback, and creative guidance Support team growth, skill development, and performance.
• Work closely with producers and project managers to manage workloads Client Collaboration Present ideas and creative rationales to clients confidently Participate in client meetings, creative workshops, and pitch presentations .
• Align creative output with client objectives and KPIs Handle feedback constructively while protecting creative quality Cross-Department Collaboration Work closely with Strategy, Accounts, Production, and Web teams
• Ensure creative ideas are executable and aligned with technical and production constraints Support integrated campaigns across multiple touchpoints

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience 8+ years experience in creative agencies (digital, social, or integrated) Previous experience as a Creative Director, Associate Creative Director, or Senior Art Director
• Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign thinking, content, and digital execution Skills & Strengths Strong conceptual thinking and visual direction Solid understanding of social platforms, content formats, and digital best practices.
• Ability to lead both static and motion-based creative Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Regional & Cultural Fit Experience working with Middle East / GCC clients Understanding of Arabic culture and regional audiences
• Arabic language is a strong plus Personal Traits Organized, decisive, and able to work under pressure.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented Comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment

What we offer at YAZ:

• Career progression with opportunities to grow, lead, and shape your long-term path at YAZ.
• Competitive compensation that reflects your experience, impact, and leadership.
• Performance-driven rewards recognizing exceptional creative and business contributions.
• A supportive environment that invests in your growth through learning, mentorship, and real responsibility.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your portfolios and resume including work samples to [e-mail] or apply directly through LinkedIn