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About Leo Burnett

Leo Burnett Worldwide, established in Chicago in 1935, operates as a prominent agency network with 96 offices and nearly 10,000 employees globally. The agency has been recognized as the #1 Creative Agency for Effectiveness in the World and holds the title of "Most Innovative Company" by Fast Company. Leo Burnett UAE was also ranked #1 most Effective Agency and Network of the Year at the MENA Effies 2023 and Dubai Lynx in 2023 and 2024. The company's core philosophy, Humankind, emphasizes the power of creativity to influence human behavior.

Role Overview: Associate Creative Director (Art) eGaming

Leo Burnett is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Art) eGaming to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position focuses on the visual design and art direction of advertising campaigns. The role involves developing creative concepts, ensuring visual design aligns with strategic direction, and effectively communicating messages to target audiences. As a managerial role, it includes mentoring team members, particularly art directors and designers, and overseeing the production of visual elements to maintain high standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead creative work, including assigning teams and inspiring them to produce exceptional concepts and final deliverables.
• Develop and review creative briefs that provide strategic insights and creative inspiration.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and other agency disciplines to build cohesive and effective campaigns.
• Oversee the visual design and art direction of advertising campaigns, ensuring alignment with overall creative strategy.
• Mentor and train team members, including art directors and designers, providing professional development and allocating work.
• Manage the workload for assigned accounts to maximize productivity and quality of creative output.
• Conceive and create experience design solutions that meet client objectives.
• Ideate, write, and execute original creative concepts in response to client briefs, objectives, or goals.
• Present and review creative work with Executive Creative Directors, Account Management, Planning Leads, and the Management Team.
• Manage multiple projects from concept through completion, utilizing both in-house resources and third-party vendors.
• Assist the Creative Director in improving the Creative group’s technical and creative performance, and ensure deadlines and budgets are met.

Candidate Profile and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess:

• Over 10 years of relevant experience in creative direction or art direction, with a focus on visual design.
• Demonstrated understanding of client marketing challenges and responsiveness to strategic needs in proposing creative solutions.
• Experience in developing and evaluating creative concepts, copy, and art, providing direction prior to account management review.
• Proficiency in designing comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables.
• Proven capability to brainstorm and develop campaigns while managing multiple client projects simultaneously.
• Expertise and experience within the outdoor industry.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to inspire teams and foster a culture of creative quality and accountability.
• Effective communication skills, capable of articulating concepts and strategies to clients and internal teams.
• A collaborative approach, building relationships with peers, clients, and stakeholders in an inclusive environment.
• An analytical mindset, able to develop strategic insights and contribute valuable perspectives to discussions.
• Personal accountability, taking ownership of actions and adapting performance based on experiences and feedback.
• Curiosity and an open mindset towards new approaches, with a commitment to personal development and growth.
• Resilience and integrity, maintaining a positive outlook when facing challenges and constructively challenging the status quo.

Work Setting

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a dynamic agency environment focused on driving brand purpose through creativity.