Creative Director - Arabic Speaker

CAMEL AGENCY; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Camel Agency in Abu Dhabi is seeking a seasoned Creative Director to lead the brand’s visual storytelling across campaigns and channels. This on-site, full-time role requires an Arabic-speaking professional who can translate client objectives into compelling creative concepts and maintain brand consistency.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, guide art direction and design, review assets, and collaborate with account managers, strategists and production to deliver high-quality campaigns

Qualifications

• Strong Creative Direction and Creative Strategy to define and lead campaigns.
• Branding proficiency to build cohesive identities across platforms.
• Expertise in Art Direction and Graphic Design for high-quality outputs.
• Fluency in Arabic with strong English communication for regional clients.
• Senior experience in an agency or brand environment, GCC/MENA preferred.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and mentor multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid knowledge of social media, digital marketing trends and formats.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Advertising, Marketing, or Communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision across campaigns and brand experiences.
• Review and refine assets for social media, digital content, and campaigns.
• Guide art direction, design, and production with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor staff and contribute to pitches and proposals.

Skills

Creative Direction

Branding

Art Direction

Graphic Design

Arabic (fluency)

English communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, Advertising, Marketing, or Communications

Job description

Company Description

CAMEL AGENCY is a UAE-based creative marketing agency specializing in social media management, content creation, performance marketing, photography, videography, branding, and digital campaigns. With years of experience and a portfolio of over 1,000 clients, CAMEL helps brands build a strong online presence through strategic storytelling and impactful visuals. The agency partners with restaurants, hospitality brands, lifestyle and retail businesses, as well as corporate clients, delivering work that is visually engaging and results-driven. Every project is tailored to each brand's identity, ensuring content that resonates with the right audience. At CAMEL, the focus is on building memorable brands, not just producing content.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Creative Director role based in Abu Dhabi for an Arabic-speaking professional. The Creative Director will lead the creative vision across campaigns, overseeing concept development, visual storytelling, and brand experiences for clients in diverse sectors. Responsibilities include guiding creative teams in art direction and design, reviewing and refining campaign assets, and ensuring brand consistency across social media, digital content, and integrated marketing initiatives. The role involves collaborating closely with account managers, strategists, and production teams to translate client objectives into compelling creative solutions and to maintain high-quality standards for all deliverables. The Creative Director will also mentor creative staff, contribute to pitches and proposals, and stay informed about regional and global trends in design, branding, and digital marketing.

Qualifications

• Strong Creative Direction and Creative Strategy skills to define and lead the overall creative vision for campaigns.
• Proficiency in Branding to develop and maintain cohesive brand identities across multiple platforms and touchpoints.
• Expertise in Art Direction and Graphic Design to oversee visual concepts and ensure high-quality, on-brand creative output.
• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) and strong English communication skills to work effectively with regional clients and internal teams.
• Proven experience in a senior creative role within an agency or brand environment, preferably in the GCC or MENA region.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and mentor multidisciplinary creative teams, with strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of social media, digital marketing trends, and content formats, especially for visually driven campaigns.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.