Creative Manager

25hours Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand in Dubai is seeking a Creative Manager responsible for enhancing the hotel's visual identity and artistic experience. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in creative direction, preferably in luxury hospitality, and possess a strong portfolio in branding and design. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure cohesive branding across all guest experiences and overseeing art installations within the hotel.

Benefits

Ten nights a year for free as an employee

Generous discounts on bars and restaurants

Offers from cooperation partners

Staff parties

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in creative/art direction, preferably in luxury hospitality.
• Strong portfolio showcasing branding and design expertise.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the hotel’s visual identity.
• Oversee photography, videography, and graphic design projects.
• Lead a team of designers and creative professionals.

Skills

Creative direction

Art curation

Branding

Adobe Creative Suite

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Design, or Marketing

Job description

Company Description At the 25hours Hotel One Central, Bedouin traditions are brought back to life and reinterpreted in a contemporary way. Here our colleagues become storytellers themselves. With a view of the Museum of the Future near the Dubai International Financial Center, everyone will find their way to us. Whether for an ice cream walk or a birthday celebration, we also enjoy spending time together outside of work. We are a colourful, diverse, professional team and love our friendly, informal culture.

COME AS YOU ARE & JOIN THE 25h TRIBE.

Job Description

How does your working day look like …

The Creative Manager is responsible for curating, managing, and enhancing the visual identity and artistic experience of the hotel. This role involves overseeing branding, marketing visuals, interior aesthetics, art installations, and guest experiences that align with the hotel’s luxury standards. The ideal candidate will blend artistic vision with hospitality excellence, ensuring a sophisticated and immersive environment for guests.

• Develop and maintain the hotel’s visual identity and creative strategy.
• Ensure consistency across all marketing materials, digital content, and guest-facing designs.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create visually compelling campaigns.
• Oversee photography, videography, and graphic design projects.
• Curate and manage the hotel’s art collection, including permanent and temporary exhibits.
• Collaborate with artists, galleries, and designers to source and commission artwork.
• Enhance public spaces, rooms, and event venues with high-quality art and design elements.
• Work closely with interior designers to maintain the hotel’s ambiance and brand positioning.
• Conceptualize and execute art-related events, exhibitions, and installations.
• Partner with cultural institutions and artists for exclusive collaborations.
• Develop immersive experiences that enhance guest engagement and storytelling.
• Lead a team of designers, artists, and creative professionals.
• Collaborate with hotel departments (marketing, F&B, events) to ensure cohesive branding.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships for creative projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Design, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in creative/art direction, preferably in luxury hospitality, lifestyle brands, or cultural institutions.
• Strong portfolio showcasing branding, design, and art curation expertise.
• Knowledge of contemporary art, interior design, and luxury aesthetics.
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) and project management tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Aesthetic sensibility and artistic vision.
• Strong storytelling and brand-building capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced luxury environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

Additional Information

• Get to know all the other 25hours hotels and stay ten nights a year for free as an employee!
• Take advantage of being part of Ennismore and get generous discounts when visiting our bars and restaurants as well as booking hotel rooms all over the world.
• Benefit from great offers from our numerous cooperation partners.
• Be part of our hilarious staff parties and much more...