Creative Director

Inspire Selection | Recruitment Agency; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead the creative direction for high-profile events and brand experiences. This role involves overseeing the entire creative process, ensuring strategic alignment and visual excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, project management skills, and a proven track record in the events and branding space. Join a dynamic team where your creativity will shape memorable experiences and drive brand success. If you are passionate about creativity and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a senior creative role within events or branding.
• Proven experience managing creative teams and large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of creative strategies for events and campaigns.
• Oversee the creative design of event experiences and marketing materials.

Skills

Creative Leadership

Project Management

Design Expertise

Budget Management

Presentation Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Creative Arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

On behalf of our client we are looking for an experienced and visionary Creative Director to lead the creative direction for a wide range of high-profile events and brand experiences. This role will oversee the full creative process, from ideation through execution, ensuring that all output is strategically aligned, visually compelling, and consistently innovative. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of strong leadership, creative excellence, and project management capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Strategy & VisionLead the development of creative strategies for events, campaigns, and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with strategy, content, and event teams to define the creative vision for each project.
• Event Design & ExecutionOversee the creative design of event experiences including branding, staging, and visual environments.
• Ensure creative elements are integrated seamlessly into the overall event narrative.
• Marketing & Collateral DevelopmentDirect the creation of digital and print marketing materials including promotional content, artwork, and visual assets.
• Maintain quality control across all visual outputs, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
• Team LeadershipLead and mentor a multi-disciplinary creative team including designers, artists, and freelancers.
• Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and accountability within the creative department.
• Project & Cross-Department CoordinationCoordinate with internal departments (production, strategy, accounts) to ensure creative deliverables are met.
• Manage timelines and creative deliverables to ensure on-time execution.
• Budget OversightManage budgets for creative projects and ensure resource allocation is efficient.
• Recommend cost-effective solutions that maintain quality and creativity.
• Client EngagementPresent concepts and creative solutions to clients, incorporating feedback and revisions.
• Act as the lead creative representative during pitch presentations and review meetings.
• Innovation & Continuous ImprovementStay ahead of industry trends and bring new ideas to the table to keep work fresh and competitive.
• Evaluate event creative execution post-project to inform future improvements.

Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Marketing, Creative Arts, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years in a senior creative role within the events, experiential marketing, or branding space.
• Proven experience managing creative teams and large-scale project execution.

Skills

• Strong creative leadership and people management skills.
• High-level conceptual and executional design expertise.
• Excellent verbal and visual presentation abilities.
• Strong multitasking, time management, and budget management.
• Proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel to event locations.
• Flexibility required around project deadlines and event schedules.

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