Creative Director at Green Umbrella Recruitment

Green Umbrella Recruitment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 161,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Umbrella Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Creative Director to lead creative teams across web, print, and digital corporate communications and marketing collateral. You will oversee strategy, branding, copy, art, and digital execution to deliver compelling campaigns.

Collaborate with the marketing and corporate communications units to develop plans, analyze results, forecast budgets, and manage resources.

Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant experience, with seven or more years as a creative director.
• Experience creating marketing/advertising campaigns—from vision to production.
• Experience creating integrated content across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print.
• Proven ability to develop successful concepts.
• Proficiency in leading a team of diverse, talented creatives.
• Strong creative vision, with an eye on business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of messaging and deliverables with the creative team.
• Prioritize work and resources across engagements, developing schedules with designers and production artists.
• Conduct brainstorming sessions to develop innovative initiatives within budget.
• Review and approve art and copy to meet corporate goals and challenges.
• Produce fresh work translating complex ideas into compelling print and digital experiences.
• Oversee the presentation of final concepts and obtain approvals.

Skills

Creative direction

Campaign development

Integrated content

Team leadership

Creative vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or business

Job description

Objectives of this role

• Lead and review the work of the creative teams for all web, print, and digital Corporate communication and marketing collaterals.
• Spearhead and manage content strategy for both small and large projects, harnessing brand design, copy, art, and digital technology
• Collaborate with the marketing and Corporate communication units in developing communication plans, analyzing results, and identifying opportunities
• Develop internal campaigns that translate objectives across business units into clear and motivating creative strategies
• Analyze brand tracking, market trends, consumer needs, and the competitor landscape
• Meet budget requirements by forecasting and managing expenses

Responsibilities

• Supervise the graphic designers, copywriters, photographers/videographers, in the strategic development of messaging and deliverables
• Prioritize work and resources across engagements, based on short- and long-term needs, and develop schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production artists
• Conduct brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic thinking to develop innovative and actionable initiatives in a fiscally responsible manner
• Review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address Corporate communication and marketing goals and challenges effectively
• Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for sophisticated audiences
• Oversee the presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables

Requirements

• Ten years of relevant experience, with seven or more years as a creative director in an agency or corporate setting
• Experience in creating marketing/advertising campaigns — from developing the vision and messaging platform to overseeing production on time and within budget
• Experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print
• Proven ability to develop successful concepts
• Proficiency in leading a team of diverse, talented creatives
• Strong creative vision, with an eye on business objectives

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in marketing or business
• Experience as a copywriter, graphic designer, or production artist
• Experience in project management, with a focus on creative direction