Lead Creative Manager

Al Joaib Holding; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Creative Director to oversee the creative team and manage visual content strategies for various projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in graphic design, strong communication skills, and experience in project management. Key responsibilities include coordinating with digital teams, managing workflows, and creating tailored visuals. This role requires proficiency in design software and a good understanding of social media requirements.

Qualifications

• 3 - 4 years working experience in a similar role with an agency (preferable).
• English proficiency is a must (besides Arabic).
• Data and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and review the creative team’s work.
• Manage visual content strategy.
• Coordinate with the Account Manager and digital content creators.

Skills

Visual composition skills

Photography and videography skills

Excellent communication skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Premiere

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Role & Tasks

Build, lead, and review work of the creative team in the production of all web, print, and digital marketing collateral

Spearhead and manage visual content strategy for both small-scale and large-scale projects, harnessing strategy, digital and brand design and technology

Coordinate with the Account Manager and content creators for any Social Media campaign, promotion or post boost

Coordinate with the Web / App Executive for any website request for highlighting a product / offer / bundle or special functionality / service through a banner, photoshoot / video shoot, design, …

Coordinate with the Digital Ads Manager to provide the proper visuals (design, video, banner, MPU, …) in order to run a display / video ad campaign

Create templates for the newsletters

Create corporate identity briefs and guidelines for each business (existing and new)

Create touchpoints for each business and employee based on the business leader request

Create digital catalogs & portfolios

Suggest website redesign (if & when requested)

Create art content for any portal related marketing campaign

Work with the brand team to produce new ideas for company branding, promotional campaigns and marketing communications

Evaluate trends, assess new data and be up-to-date with the latest visual marketing techniques

Create and implement tailored and original visuals for the marketing plans based on individual business requirements

Conduct brainstorming meetings and creative sessions with your team

Shape brand standards and create procedures to ensure all outcomes and touchpoints are brand appropriate

Supervise the department's daily workflow, assign project workload, and monitor deadlines and budgets

Develop exceptional and well-crafted copy that meet each businesses’ requirements

Present weekly / monthly reports to the E-marketing director

Reports directly to the E-marketing Director.

Essential skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

English proficiency is a must (besides Arabic)

A strong eye for visual composition

Able to give and receive constructive criticism

Photography and videography skills (as well as photo & video editing skills) (preferable)

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written - Outlook / email communication, briefs, presentations, …)

Data and detail oriented, creative, and collaborative problem solver with outstanding communication and project management skills.

Good knowledge in social media visual and graphical requirements mainly Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

Good knowledge in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, …)

Proficient in designing and publishing tools (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, …)

3 – 4 years working experience in similar role with an agency (preferable)

Fast learner

Organized, accurate with strong attention to details while being multi-tasking

People, project and time management skills

Ability to work fast and smart under pressure, manage and meet deadlines and priorities

Ability to lead and work as part of a team as well as independently to problem-solve using own initiative

Ability to work based on a brief and able to support all team members and back another’s vision