Creative Director

dentsu; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative agency in Riyadh is seeking a Creative Director to lead and inspire teams while cultivating client relationships at a senior level. The role focuses on driving creative excellence and developing transformative strategies for brands. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in brand strategy, strong conceptual thinking, and the ability to mentor other creatives. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold the highest standards of creative output across the agency.
• Own and nurture client relationships at Marketing Director/CMO level.
• Mentor and grow multidisciplinary creative teams.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand strategy

Client relationship management

Conceptual thinking

Mentoring

Storytelling

Job description

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network built to unlock exponential growth for clients through Transformative Creativity — a unifying force that drives innovation across people, businesses, and society. Launched in June 2022, it operates in over 145 countries and is fully integrated with dentsu’s Media and CXM capabilities to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions worldwide. Guided by the philosophy of “Building Brands for What’s Next,” Dentsu Creative empowers brands to navigate current challenges and prepare for future opportunities, crafting resilient, forward-thinking strategies that thrive in an ever-evolving world.

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

• Creative Excellence Leadership: Set and uphold the highest standards of creative output across the agency, ensuring all work aspires to and achieves creative excellence. Act as a role model and mentor, inspiring teams to push boundaries and deliver work that is bold, original, and culturally resonant. Champion a culture of creative bravery, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
• Brand Leadership: Own and nurture client relationships at Marketing Director/CMO level, acting as a trusted advisor and creative partner along with your creative partner. Set and uphold the creative vision for client brands, ensuring all work is aligned with brand purpose and future ambitions.
• Hands-on Craft: Remain close to the work, inspiring teams and contributing to the creative process to deliver outstanding, brand-building ideas.
• Outrageous Impact: Evaluate and champion work based on the impact it will have on the client’s brand, business, audience, and culture—driving fame, sparking conversation, and creating noise beyond the media plan.
• Team Development: Mentor and grow multidisciplinary creative teams, nurturing talent and fostering a culture of proactive creativity and innovation.
• Client Portfolio Growth: Take on increasing responsibility for larger, more complex client portfolios, including multi-market and integrated brands.
• Community Focus: Build and nurture a creative community, attracting and developing the next generation of creative talent.

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.
• A portfolio of work that has driven brand fame, cultural impact, and business results.
• Confident, articulate presenter and advisor, comfortable with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing and mentoring creative teams.
• Passion for nurturing transformative, proactive creativity.
• Tenacious, optimistic leader with a clear vision and appetite for innovation.
• Modern thinker, culturally savvy, and eager to leverage new technologies (including AI) to elevate creative output.

Location: Riyadh

Brand: Dentsu Creative

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent