Creative Director

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Riyadh is seeking a Creative Director focused on Copy to shape brand identities and elevate client narratives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in creative strategy, providing mentorship to teams and ensuring all work aligns with clients' brand purposes. This role demands exceptional storytelling and conceptual skills. Join us to transform cultural conversations and drive impactful brand experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading brand and creative strategy at a top-tier agency.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain senior client partnerships.
• Strong skills in conceptual thinking and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model and mentor for teams.
• Set and uphold the creative vision for client brands.
• Ensure all work aligns with brand purpose and ambitions.

Skills

Creative leadership

Conceptual thinking

Storytelling

Mentorship

Mentoring

Job description

**ROLE PURPOSE** You will be both a hands-on creative leader and a strategic partner, setting creative ambition in line with each client’s brand purpose and building their brand for ‘what’s next’. This could mean shaping the future of their product or service, redefining category dynamics, transforming audience experiences, or sparking cultural conversations that drive fame and impact.As Creative Director with a focus on Copy, you will be the agency’s champion for creative copy excellence, setting the standard for breakthrough thinking and inspiring teams to deliver work that is not only effective, but truly transformative for our clients’ brands. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**Act as a role model and mentor, inspiring teams to push boundaries and deliver work that is bold, original, and culturally resonant. Set and uphold the creative vision for client brands, ensuring all work is aligned with brand purpose and future ambitions. **QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS** Proven experience leading brand and creative strategy at a top-tier agency or brand. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain senior client partnerships (Marketing Director/CMO level). Strong conceptual thinking, storytelling, and craft skills especially across copy. Experience managing and mentoring creative teams.