Creative Director

RecruitMe Plus; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality group in Dubai is hiring a Creative Director to develop and execute design concepts for various media. The ideal candidate will have 8-9 years of experience, preferably in the hospitality sector, and possess strong collaboration and communication skills. Proficiency in design software, including Photoshop and Illustrator, is required. This role involves supervising creative projects, coordinating with various professionals, and managing production timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• 8-9 years of related work experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Ability to communicate vision and concepts to various audiences.
• Familiarity with the printing process and typography.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts in collaboration with teams.
• Monitor production phases and assist in budget management.
• Plan and execute visual elements for various creative projects.

Skills

Collaboration with Graphic Designers

Outstanding communication skills

Problem-solving

Basic drawing skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Graphic Design

Tools

MS Office

Photoshop

Illustrator

Quark

Job description

We're hiring on behalf of a leading hospitality group known for building some of the regions most-loved dining concepts- From lifestyle-focused cafés to high-energy dining spots, each concept is designed to spark community, loyalty, and culture.

They're looking for a CreativeDirector to join their team in Dubai, UAE.

Position Purpose

Formulates concepts and executes layout designs for artwork and copy to be presented by visual communications media such as magazines, books, newspapers, television, posters and packaging.

Essential Functions

• Develops concepts and collaborates with Graphic Designers and Photographers to produce a very high quality of design.
• Assists with monitoring all assigned production and follows through all phases of production.
• Delivers presentations to team and/or senior creative personnel.
• Assists with monitoring budgets and timeframes in conjunction with production personnel.
• Help plan and execute art, design and other visual elements for creative including, but not limited to: magazines, circulars, advertisements, direct mail, marketing materials, tradeshow booths, etc.
• Manage the design, photography and production of client assigned work.
• Ability to collaborate well as a part of a concept team and be heavily responsible for developing and executing creative concepts that are dynamic and engaging.
• Outstanding organization and communication skills are a must. Ability to communicate vision and concepts to both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate with freelancers, copywriters, editors, illustrators, photographers, designers and videographers.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• MS Office, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Database software, Macintosh software, Quark, PhotoShop and Illustrator or Freehand.
• Basic drawing skills
• Candidate must be based in the UAE or ready to relocate to the UAE.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Graphic Design or related field

Experience

• 8-9 years of related work experience, experience within the hospitality sector is a plus.
• Basic understanding of printing process, photography, illustration, typography, editing, transfer and shooting of commercials preferred.