Creative Director

GEN PLUS Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

GEN PLUS Group in Saudi Arabia seeks an established Creative Director to lead campaigns for key KSA accounts, translating briefs into bold, culturally resonant ideas across digital, social, content and experiential work. You will mentor teams, present to senior clients and ensure high-quality creative output that meets business objectives while staying aligned with Saudi culture and global standards.

You should have a strong portfolio with integrated campaigns in automotive, a track record in

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating integrated campaigns, especially for automotive brands.
• Ability to transform client briefs into compelling, commercially effective creative ideas.
• Experience in a creative agency or similar environment within GCC is highly desirable.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; culturally aware and capable of engaging Saudi audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative concepts and campaigns across key KSA accounts.
• Translate client briefs and strategic insights into compelling creative ideas.
• Provide creative direction across copy, art direction, content, film and social.
• Present and confidently sell creative ideas to senior clients.
• Lead, mentor and inspire creative teams and freelance talent.
• Ensure work is culturally relevant and appropriate for Saudi audiences while maintaining high international standards.
• Collaborate closely with strategy, production and account teams from concept through delivery.
• Maintain creative quality and consistency across multiple projects and channels.
• Stay close to Saudi cultural trends and emerging platforms.

Skills

Creative direction

Campaign leadership

Team mentorship

Saudi market familiarity

Tools

Motion graphics

Photography

Videography

Job description

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about creating bold, engaging and commercially effective work for automotive brands.

Working alongside our creative, strategy, account management and production teams, you will develop innovative concepts and creative solutions across digital, social media, integrated campaigns, content production, retail and experiential marketing. You may be involved in concept development, creative direction, design, copywriting, content creation, motion graphics, photography or videography.

The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio demonstrating previous work and the ability to transform client briefs into compelling creative ideas. You'll be comfortable working independently, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality work within agreed timelines.

A advantage would be a creative professional who understands automotive audiences, current industry trends and how to create work that delivers measurable business results while maintaining the highest creative standards.

You'll have previous experience working within a creative agency or similar environment, supported by a strong portfolio of relevant work. Excellent communication, collaboration and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Experience across digital, social, content and integrated campaigns is highly desirable.

• Lead creative concepts and campaigns across key KSA accounts.
• Translate client briefs and strategic insights into compelling creative ideas.
• Provide creative direction across copy, art direction, content, film and social.
• Present and confidently sell creative ideas to senior clients.
• Lead, mentor and inspire creative teams and freelance talent.
• Ensure work is culturally relevant and appropriate for Saudi audiences while maintaining a high international creative standard.
• Collaborate closely with strategy, production and account teams from concept through delivery.
• Maintain creative quality and consistency across multiple projects and channels.
• Stay close to Saudi cultural trends, consumer behaviour and emerging platforms.

An established Creative Director with significant agency experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC, a strong portfolio of integrated creative campaigns and demonstrable experience working with major KSA brands and clients. You should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced agency environment and presenting directly to senior stakeholders.

Fluent Arabic and English are essential, alongside a strong understanding of Saudi culture and the ability to develop ideas that feel genuinely local rather than simply adapted for the market.