Creative Lead

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment and Contract Staffing Agency; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian is seeking a Creative Lead (Graphic Design & Videography) in Abu Dhabi to drive end-to-end visual storytelling across social media, corporate decks, and brand campaigns. This senior, hands-on role demands mastery in high-end design and professional videography, with the ability to guide the creative process from concept to delivery.

The ideal candidate will lead production, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate with MarCom to translate strategic briefs into compelling visuals, while

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in graphic design and videography/video editing.
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard design tools (Adobe Creative Suite) and professional video production workflows.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing AI-powered tools for graphic design and video creation.
• Strong understanding of brand architecture and visual identity systems.
• Experience producing content for corporate, B2B, or B2G environments; exposure to technology or healthcare is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of social media platform specifications, video formats, and digital content best practices.
• Ability to work autonomously under pressure and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and produce high-quality static visual assets including social media content, infographics, presentations, pitches, and brand collateral.
• Plan, shoot, edit, and deliver professional video content from short social clips to long-form hero videos.
• Leverage AI-powered design and video creation to accelerate production and scale asset delivery.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging AI tools relevant to design and video production to maintain a competitive edge.
• Act as central brand guardian ensuring visual consistency across assets and platforms.
• Collaborate with MarCom to translate briefs into compelling visual stories.
• Manage the creative production pipeline and prioritize workload across projects with deadlines.
• Develop and maintain design templates, motion graphics libraries, and reusable frameworks.

Skills

Graphic design

Videography

Video editing

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

After Effects

Premiere Pro

AI-powered design tools

Brand identity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Job description

Creative Lead (Graphic Design & Videography)

• Full Time | Permanent
• Abu Dhabi | Office Based

Overview

The Creative Lead is a senior, hands-on creative role within the Marketing and Communications department. This individual serves as the central creative engine responsible for the end-to-end conceptualization, design, and production of all visual and video assets across the organization’s mandates.

The role demands a rare hybrid profile, a professional equally accomplished in high-end graphic design and professional videography/video editing who can deliver everything from social media assets and corporate pitch decks to hero-level brand videos. The Creative Lead will leverage AI-powered design and video creation capabilities to accelerate production, scale output, and maintain consistently high quality standards across all deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design, and produce high-quality static visual assets including social media content, infographics, corporate presentations, pitch decks, and brand collateral.
• Plan, shoot, edit, and deliver professional video content ranging from short-form social videos (30–60 seconds) to long-form hero brand and campaign videos.
• Leverage AI-powered graphic design and video creation capabilities to accelerate production timelines, enhance creative output, and scale asset delivery without compromising quality.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging AI tools and technologies relevant to design and video production to maintain a competitive creative edge.
• Act as the central brand guardian, ensuring visual consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all assets, platforms, and mandates
• Collaborate closely with the MarCom team to translate strategic briefs, campaign narratives, and complex business concepts into compelling visual stories.
• Manage the creative production pipeline, prioritizing workload across concurrent projects and delivering within tight deadlines.
• Develop and maintain design templates, motion graphics libraries, and reusable creative frameworks to improve departmental efficiency.
• Support the preparation of executive-level presentations and business materials with high-impact visual design.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in graphic design and videography/video editing, with a strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in both disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard design tools (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and professional video production workflows.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing AI-powered tools for graphic design and video creation, with the ability to rapidly adapt to emerging technologies as the landscape evolves.
• Strong understanding of brand architecture, visual identity systems, and multi-platform content adaptation.
• Experience producing content for corporate, B2B, or B2G environments; exposure to the technology or healthcare sectors is a strong advantage.
• Excellent understanding of social media platform specifications, video formats, and digital content best practices.
• Ability to work autonomously under pressure, manage multiple concurrent projects, and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present creative concepts and rationale to senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Film/Video Production, or a related field.