Brand Architect & Communications Lead

CANAR Holding; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CANAR Holding seeks a senior communications leader to own brand strategy, storytelling, and visual identity across internal and external channels. You will manage a small creative team and partner with every department to elevate communications.

Responsibilities include governing brand guidelines, leading content for websites and social channels, drafting press materials, and coordinating events and CSR initiatives. English proficiency is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Corporate Communications, Branding, or Marketing.
• 5+ years leading a team of professionals.
• Strong B2B background; Construction/Engineering/Services preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic a plus.
• Proven budget, supplier and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and set priorities for the team and performance.
• Own brand guidelines across touchpoints and campaigns.
• Manage websites, LinkedIn/Instagram, and media production.
• Draft press releases, newsletters, and internal comms.
• Support business development with marketing collateral and events.
• Lead CSR initiatives and organize company-wide events.

Skills

Strategic comms

Brand management

Team leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Communications/Marketing

Job description

Lead the department that shapes how the company looks, sounds, and shows up, internally and externally. You will own the brand, manage a small creative team, and serve as the go-to partner for every department on communications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Operations

• Lead, coach, and set priorities for the team; manage workload and performance

• Run a clear request-and-approval process so other departments know how to work with you

• Manage the department budget, suppliers, and vendor relationships

Brand & Visual Identity

• Own and enforce the brand guidelines across all touchpoints: logos, signage, project site hoardings, name plates, posters, stationery, business cards, and corporate profiles/brochures

• Maintain the central brand asset library and standard templates for presentations/company profiles

• Design and procure corporate attire and corporate giveaways

Digital & Content

• Manage company websites: content, updates, accuracy, and coordination with IT/agencies

• Run LinkedIn and Instagram presence.

• Oversee corporate photo shoots and video production

Corporate Communications

• Draft and deliver press releases, announcements, newsletters, and other internal communications

• Act as the company's media and PR contact

Marketing & Events

• Support business development with marketing collateral, trade shows, conferences, and client events

• Prepare award submissions and manage corporate and project events

CSR & Culture

• Lead and manage CSR initiatives

• Organize company-wide events and inter-company sports/socials

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Media, Business, or equivalent

• 8+ years in Corporate Communications, Branding, or Marketing, including 5+ years leading a team

• Strong B2B background; Construction, Engineering, Services (Oil, Gas and Power preferred)

• Proven ability to manage creative output and multiple stakeholders at senior level

• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus

• Proven track record managing budgets, suppliers and multiple concurrent deadlines

• Working knowledge of latest design/vector and video/motion production workflows, and web platforms