CREATIVE LEAD

LINKVIVA Live Communications; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

LINKVIVA Live Communications is seeking an experienced Creative Lead to drive the creative output for events and experiential campaigns. You will shape the visual identity, storytelling, and artistic direction from concept to execution, ensuring immersive and impactful experiences for clients.

You will lead a team of designers, collaborate with production and technical teams, and stay ahead of industry trends to push creative boundaries in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Creative Lead in events or experiential environments.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative and design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D design software.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization of creative ideas for events, activations, and experiential campaigns.
• Define and maintain visual identity and branding across projects.
• Develop and present storyboards, mood boards, and visual concepts.
• Direct the artistic vision across set design, environments, lighting, and visual elements.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with client objectives and project goals.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers and creatives.
• Oversee execution to ensure high-quality delivery across all creative elements.
• Collaborate closely with production and technical teams to bring concepts to life.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and innovation, pushing creative boundaries.

Skills

Creative leadership

Portfolio

Leadership

Communication

Design detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

3D design software

Unreal Engine

Job description

Founded in 2003,we’vebuilt a legacy of unforgettable experiences across the Middle East. From cultural festivals to flagship public events, our work blends logistical excellence with creative ambition to shape moments that matter.

We areLINKVIVA— creators of experiences that live beyond the day.

Our Energy (Values) – The 5Ps

People– We rise by lifting others.

Positivity– Wesee the light, even in chaos.

Perfection– Not flawless. But fearless in chasing better.

Pioneering– We break molds, not rules.

Passion– We lead with fire in the belly.

About the Role

As Creative Lead you will be the driving force behind LINKVIVA’s creative output — shaping the visual identity, storytelling, and artistic direction of our events and activations.

This is a highlyhands-on leadership rolewhere you will take ideas from concept to execution, ensuring every creative element delivers impact, innovation, and excellence.

You will play a key role in creatingvisually powerful, immersive experiencesthat captivate audiences and elevate our clients’ brands.

You will:

• Lead theconceptualizationof creative ideas for events, activations, and experiential campaigns
• Define andmaintainvisual identity and brandingacross projects
• Develop and presentstoryboards, mood boards, and visual concepts
• Direct theartistic visionacross set design, environments, lighting, and visual elements
• Ensure all creative output aligns withclientobjectivesand project goals
• Lead, mentor, and inspire ateam of designers and creatives
• Oversee execution to ensurehigh-quality delivery across all creative elements
• Collaborate closely with production and technical teams to bring concepts to life
• Build strong relationships withclients and stakeholders
• Stay ahead ofindustry trends and innovation, pushing creative boundaries

About You

• A highly experienced CreativeLeadwithin the events or experiential industry
• A strong creative thinker with a standout portfolio
• Hands-on and confident taking ideas from concept through to execution
• Technically aware, with knowledge of production, materials, and build
• A natural leader who can guide and inspire creative teams
• A clear and confident communicator with strong presentation skills
• Detail-oriented, with a sharp eye for design, storytelling, and visual impact
• Calm, adaptable, and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about creating innovative, “never done before” experiences

What You Need to Apply

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field
• Proven experience as anCreative Leadin events or experiential environments
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative and design work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D design software
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects

Your Application Will Stand Out If You

• Experience with Unreal Engine or advanced 3Dvisualizationtools
• Exposure to immersive or tech-driven experiences
• Experience working on large-scale events or festivals
• A strong understanding of global creative and design trends