Creative Lead

tactical.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical is seeking a powerhouse Creative Lead who thrives at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and innovation. You’ll shape the future of social, guiding a multidisciplinary team to produce world-class work that moves culture and delivers results.

You’re a mentor, builder of strong creative cultures, and a storyteller with platform fluency across TikTok, IG, YouTube, and more. Remote-ready tech and emerging trends like AI/AR excite you, and you’re ready to push bold ideas in a

Qualifications

• 7 years in creative, including 2 leading teams in agency environments.
• Mentor and builder of strong, collaborative creative cultures.
• Storyteller with sharp instincts and deep platform fluency (TikTok, IG, YouTube, etc.).
• Bias toward bold, breakthrough ideas and cultural relevance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Creative Vision: Own and elevate the creative direction across clients and channels.
• Inspire & Grow Teams: Build and nurture a multidisciplinary creative crew and mentor talent.
• Drive Strategy & Output: Turn insights into scroll-stopping campaigns with strong alignment to brand goals.
• Be the Client Whisperer: Build trust and sell big ideas with clarity and conviction.
• Champion Innovation: Bring fresh thinking, lead new biz pitches, and stay on the frontlines of what's next.

Skills

Social strategy

Team leadership

Storytelling

Platform fluency

Creative ideation

Job description

Job Description:

Tactical is looking for a powerhouse Creative Lead who thrives at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and innovation. You're not just leading – you're shaping the future of social. Strategic yet scrappy, polished yet plugged-in, you lead with vision, roll up your sleeves when it counts, and know how to make brands matter in culture.

Who You Are

• A social-first thinker with 7 years in creative, including 2 leading teams in agency environments.
• A mentor and builder of strong, collaborative creative cultures.
• A storyteller with sharp instincts, deep platform fluency (TikTok, IG, YouTube, etc.), and a bias toward bold, breakthrough ideas.
• Obsessed with what’s next, from cultural trends to emerging tech like AI, AR, and whatever comes after X.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Creative Vision: Own and elevate the creative direction across clients and channels. Make world-class work that moves culture and numbers.
• Inspire & Grow Teams: Build and nurture a multidisciplinary creative crew. Mentor talent, foster growth, and scale a team that punches above its weight.
• Drive Strategy & Output: Turn insights into scroll-stopping campaigns. Align creative with brand goals, and ensure high-quality execution from pitch to post.
• Be the Client Whisperer: Build trust and sell big ideas with clarity and conviction.
• Champion Innovation: Bring fresh thinking to the table, lead new biz pitches, and keep Tactical on the frontlines of what's next.

Why Tactical?

You’ll join a sharp, fast-moving team where ideas matter, people grow, and the work speaks for itself. If you're ready to build bold, culture-driving creative – we want to hear from you!

Requirements: