Creative Director

Dentsu Inc; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative agency is seeking a Creative Director to lead copy and brand strategy. The role involves setting high creative standards, mentoring teams, and managing senior client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a proven record in strategic creative leadership and a strong portfolio that demonstrates cultural impact. This position offers the opportunity to drive innovative solutions in a dynamic environment, aiming to deliver transformative ideas that resonate with clients' brands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading brand and creative strategy at a top‑tier agency or brand.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain senior client partnerships.
• Strong conceptual thinking, storytelling, and craft skills especially across copy.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold the highest standards of creative output across the agency.
• Act as a role model and mentor, inspiring teams to push boundaries.
• Build and nurture a creative community, attracting and developing talent.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand strategy

Storytelling

Client relationship management

Mentoring teams

Job description

Job Description: Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network built to unlock exponential growth for clients through Transformative Creativity — a unifying force that drives innovation across people, businesses, and society. Launched in June 2022, it operates in over 145 countries and is fully integrated with dentsu’s Media and CXM capabilities to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions worldwide. Guided by the philosophy of “Building Brands for What’s Next,” Dentsu Creative empowers brands to navigate current challenges and prepare for future opportunities, crafting resilient, forward-thinking strategies that thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Role Purpose

You will be both a hands‑on creative leader and a strategic partner, setting creative ambition in line with each client’s brand purpose and building their brand for ‘what’s next’. As Creative Director with a focus on Copy, you will be the agency’s champion for creative copy excellence, setting the standard for breakthrough thinking and inspiring teams to deliver work that is not only effective, but truly transformative for our clients’ brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and uphold the highest standards of creative output across the agency, ensuring all work aspires to and achieves creative excellence.
• Act as a role model and mentor, inspiring teams to push boundaries and deliver work that is bold, original, and culturally resonant.
• Champion a culture of creative bravery, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
• Own and nurture client relationships at Marketing Director/CMO level, acting as a trusted advisor and creative partner.
• Set and uphold the creative vision for client brands, ensuring all work is aligned with brand purpose and future ambitions.
• Remain close to the work, inspiring teams and contributing to the creative process to deliver outstanding, brand‑building ideas.
• Evaluate and champion work based on the impact it will have on the client’s brand, business, audience, and culture—driving fame, sparking conversation, and creating noise beyond the media plan.
• Mentor and grow multidisciplinary creative teams, nurturing talent and fostering a culture of proactive creativity and innovation.
• Take on increasing responsibility for larger, more complex client portfolios, including multi‑market and integrated brands.
• Build and nurture a creative community, attracting and developing the next generation of creative talent.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience leading brand and creative strategy at a top‑tier agency or brand.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain senior client partnerships (Marketing Director/CMO level).
• Strong conceptual thinking, storytelling, and craft skills especially across copy.
• A portfolio of work that has driven brand fame, cultural impact, and business results.
• Confident, articulate presenter and advisor, comfortable with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing and mentoring creative teams.
• Passion for nurturing transformative, proactive creativity.
• Tenacious, optimistic leader with a clear vision and appetite for innovation.
• Modern thinker, culturally savvy, and eager to leverage new technologies (including AI) to elevate creative output.

Location: Riyadh

Brand: Dentsu Creative

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent