Creative Manager

Ounass; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury e-commerce brand in Dubai seeks a Creative Design Manager to elevate its visual identity. You will lead and inspire a team to create exceptional designs and uphold brand standards. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years in design leadership, with a strong grasp of luxury storytelling and advanced design tools. Join us in redefining digital luxury and shaping captivating customer experiences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in design leadership within the luxury, fashion, or e-commerce sectors.
• Proven experience leading creative teams and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative, visionary, and passionate about redefining digital luxury.

Responsibilities

• Champion design excellence and drive innovation.
• Mentor and inspire a team of talented designers.
• Integrate emerging design technologies to enhance creativity.

Skills

Design Leadership

Brand Guardianship

Team Management

Innovation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

AI design tools (Firefly, Midjourney, Runway)

Job description

At Ounass, we redefine luxury for the modern Middle East. As the region’s leading online destination for Absolute Luxury, our commitment to design, innovation, and storytelling is at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a Creative Design Manager to join our award-winning creative team — a visionary leader who will elevate the Ounass brand through exceptional design, inspiring storytelling, and future-forward thinking.

About the Role

As Creative Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving Ounass’ visual identity across all channels. Partnering closely with the Creative Director, you’ll champion design excellence, drive innovation, and lead a multidisciplinary team in creating world-class visuals that capture the essence of luxury and deepen customer connection.

This role blends creative leadership with strategic execution — ensuring Ounass continues to set new benchmarks for beauty, sophistication, and design innovation in the region.

What you will be doing...

Design Leadership & Brand Guardianship

• Partner with the Creative Director to conceptualize, develop, and execute impactful design strategies that translate Ounass’ luxury positioning into every visual touchpoint.

• Safeguard and continuously evolve the brand’s visual direction — ensuring consistency, refinement, and creative innovation across campaigns, digital, and brand assets.

• Champion storytelling through exceptional design craft, setting the standard for visual excellence.

Team Management & Creative Excellence

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of talented designers to produce work that is bold, elevated, and commercially powerful.

• Build a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning — empowering the team to push boundaries while delivering at pace.

• Oversee workflow, project allocation, and quality assurance to ensure every output aligns with Ounass’ brand vision.

Innovation & Future-Forward Design

• Integrate emerging design technologies and AI-driven tools (e.g. generative design, automated layouts, smart asset optimization) to enhance efficiency and creativity.

• Champion innovative, sustainable, and scalable design practices that future-proof our visual ecosystem.

• Explore new digital formats, design systems, and interactive experiences to strengthen engagement across platforms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Editorial, Marketing, PR, Content, and UX teams to deliver cohesive, immersive design experiences across campaigns, site, social, CRM, and activations.

• Partner with UX/UI and Product teams to ensure visual excellence across the entire digital journey.

• Translate complex business objectives into creative solutions that inspire and perform.

People & Performance Leadership

• Manage and grow the design team — driving individual development plans, annual reviews, and structured upskilling initiatives.

• Embed a mindset of creative accountability, operational excellence, and continuous innovation.

• Champion inclusivity and curiosity — cultivating an environment where ideas thrive and creativity flourishes.

What we are looking for?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in design leadership within the luxury, fashion, or e-commerce sectors.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and emerging AI design tools (Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, etc.).

• Deep understanding of brand systems, design thinking, and luxury storytelling.

• Proven experience leading creative teams and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

• Exceptional eye for detail, typography, layout, and brand aesthetics.

• Collaborative, visionary, and passionate about redefining digital luxury.

Languages: English (required); Arabic is an advantage.