We are seeking an experienced Creative Design Director to join a leading Retail business in Dubai and lead and elevate the creative function.
The Role
As Creative Design Director, you will oversee a multidisciplinary creative team and shape the development of high-quality, integrated marketing assets aligned with business objectives. You'll translate strategy into inspiring creative direction while ensuring operational excellence across all output.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead and oversee creative output across web, print, digital, and integrated marketing channels
- Develop and implement content strategies for both large-scale and targeted campaigns
- Partner closely with marketing, communications, and commercial teams to support business planning and performance goals
- Translate marketing objectives into clear, compelling, and strategically aligned creative direction
- Use brand performance data, consumer insights, and market trends to inform creative decisions
Creative Direction & Delivery
- Drive campaign development from concept through to execution
- Oversee production of integrated content across digital, social, paid media, mobile, and offline channels
- Review and approve all creative assets to ensure consistency, quality, and brand alignment
- Manage timelines, workflows, budgets, and resource allocation
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and creative excellence
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor a cross-functional team including designers, copywriters, digital specialists, content creators, UX/UI professionals, and project managers
- Implement performance management and continuous development plans
- Identify capability gaps and support upskilling initiatives
- Build a sustainable creative talent pipeline for future growth
- Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organisation
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
- MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred
Experience
- 15+ years of experience in creative marketing or brand leadership
- Minimum 10 years in a senior creative leadership role (agency or corporate)
- Proven track record delivering integrated, multi-channel campaigns
Skills & Competencies
- Strong strategic mindset paired with creative vision
- Deep understanding of digital, social, paid media, mobile, and traditional channels
- Expertise in managing large teams and complex workflows
- Commercial awareness and budget management experience
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Full professional proficiency in English (additional languages advantageous)
