Creative Director

Mackenzie Jones; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,690 - 661,035; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Jones is seeking a Creative Director in Dubai. In this role, you will manage the Graphic Design Studio team and oversee all creative efforts, working closely with internal and external clients. You will be responsible for developing creative concepts, managing multiple design projects, and leading a dynamic team. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of management experience with multinational agencies and possesses advanced budgeting and project management skills. Excellent English communication is required, along with a positive attitude and passion for creativity.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of management experience in multi-national agencies, currently as Creative Director.
• Experience managing a creative team of 8 or more.
• Ability to work in both media for integrated campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of all creative efforts and business objectives.
• Develop creative concepts for various media types.
• Provide direction to creative staff and direct reports.
• Manage multiple projects from concept to completion.
• Inspire and develop the creative team.

Skills

Management experience

Advanced budgeting skills

Project management

Creative direction

Excellent English Language skills

Conflict management

Coaching and feedback

Job description

This role is for a Creative Director, reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing, managing the Graphic Design Studio team of (12+ people). The role will be responsible for creatively representing the company, its subsidiaries in all branding and creative communications. The Creative Director will be people-oriented, working with internal and external clients, and involving high-level concepts for design projects. This role will also be responsible for visual design, recruiting and managing third party design firms.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the execution of all creative efforts; plans, develops, & defends business objectives.
• Develop creative concepts and executions of assigned projects across all media types.
• Provides detailed direction to creative staff and direct / indirect reports.
• Leads in the education and development of creative staff members.
• Manages multiple projects from concept through completion.
• Supervises, manages, develops and inspires the creative team.
• Manages Marketing Department KPI’s, the budget and ensures cost efficiency.
• Adheres to, works within, and guides the creative department’s best practices and processes.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years management experience working with award winning multi-national agencies; currently as Creative Director.
• Experience managing a creative team of 8 or more graphic designers, art workers, etc.
• Must know how to work in both media for integrated campaigns.
• Advanced budgeting and project management skills.
• Ability to handle conflicts or challenging situations confidently.
• Ability to provide coaching, feedback and on the job training when needed.
• Excellent English Language skills required.
• FAST thinker, NOW and Positive attitude and Energy!
• Passion, Commitment, Integrity, Humble, Dynamic.