SENIOR CREATIVE LEAD - EVENT AGENCY (LONG-TERM FREELANCE CONTRACT) - (f/m/d)

EGG Events; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the events industry is seeking a Freelance Senior Creative Lead to craft innovative and memorable event experiences. You will play a pivotal role in shaping event concept strategies, overseeing creative execution, and managing client relationships. This position emphasizes collaboration across various teams, and requires fluency in both English and Arabic. Join a dynamic environment that celebrates creativity and individuality.

Benefits

Flexible working hours and structure

Creative and brilliant colleagues around the world

Lunch vouchers

Home office / tech stipend

Subsidised gym membership

Pet-friendly offices

Qualifications

• Full fluency in English & Arabic, written and spoken.
• 7+ years of experience in a creative management role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing large-scale events and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of event and campaign concepts.
• Design immersive guest journeys and spatial experiences.
• Oversee the creative process from pitch to production.

Skills

Creative development

Storytelling

Design

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Client relationship management

Job description

Working at egg isn’t just a job. It’s about crafting compelling, inspiring, and immersive experiences that make an impact, on our clients and their audiences.

We work hard to create the magic. But we know how to have fun too. And it definitely beats being just another cog in a faceless machine.

Bring your authentic self

At egg, we care about each other as much as we care about the work. We celebrate uniqueness and proudly embrace the glorious human mosaic that makes us, well… us. And right now, we’re looking for a creative powerhouse to enrich our nest.

Which brings us to you.

We're looking for a Freelance Senior Creative Lead,to join us full-time for a few months (minimum 2), with the strong possibility of moving into a permanent role afterwards. If you are a Creative event professional whothrives at the intersection of big ideas and flawless delivery, and you love turning client briefs into standout creative experiences—we want to meet you!

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the creative development of event and campaign concepts, aligned with both client objectives and egg’s global vision.
• Design immersive guest journeys and spatial experiences using storytelling, moodboards, and design language.
• Stay ahead of trends and tech, infusing innovation and experiential thinking into every project.
• Oversee the creative process from pitch to production, ensuring ideas are executed on time and within budget.
• Present ideas to clients, gathering feedback and building strong, trusting relationships.
• Collaborate across business development, strategy, operations, and production to bring ideas to life.
• Manage and traffic internal and freelance creative resources (2D, 3D, space design, content), and own your P&L.
• Localize our global creative strategy for the region, ensuring high-quality, impactful results.

Must haves

(Yes, we really mean it. Applications without these will not be considered.)

• Full fluency in English & Arabic, written and spoken.(No scrambled oeufs at our agency, please!)
• 7+ years of experience in a creative management role within an agency, experiential, or event environment.
• Proven ability to shape and deliver immersive event concepts using storytelling and design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing large-scale events, campaigns, and creative innovation.
• Skilled collaborator across production, client, and strategy teams.
• Experience managing freelance/internal creatives across multiple disciplines.
• Strong presentation and communication skills—you can make clients fall in love with your ideas.
• Eligible to work in Dubai and available for on-site visits

Nice to have

• Additional languages beyond English and Arabic.
• Experience in experiential events, live activations, or large-scale brand experiences.

What we bring to the table

• A dynamic and inclusive company culture where we work really hard to have the right people doing the right job. (We’ve been known to swap or create jobs in the past to make sure everyone is in their career sweet spot.)
• Flexible working hours and structure (fully remote in some locations, hybrid in others)
• Salary based on experience + performance-based annual variable pay bonus (for permanent employees only)
• Creative and brilliant colleagues around the world
• Attractive career opportunities, including international assignment
• An annual get-together in some of the fanciest locations on the planet. We’ve been to Paris, New York, Dubai, Brussels and this year we're off to Marrakech. Any ideas for 2026?(For permanent employees only)

The perks(for permanent employees only)

• Lunch vouchers
• Home office / tech stipend
• Subsidised gym membership
• Pet-friendly offices (depending on location)
• Free coffee in all offices
• Workation

The hiring process

• Online application (You’ve swiped right.)
• First intro phone/video call (We’ve swiped right, now let’s find out if we have chemistry!)
• First round interview (We like you. Now it’s time to get to know you better)
• Second round interview (Hey, we like you a lot. Wanna meet the family?)
• Offer (We’re in love. We hope you are too)

The most important bit

We’re constantly evolving—and we want people who are too. Feedback flows in all directions at egg, and accountability is part of our DNA. You don’t have to be perfect—just curious, open, and committed to growth.

We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Diversity makes us better. And as an ESG-driven company, we’re committed to creating a brighter, more inclusive future—for our team, our clients, and the planet.