Creative Director📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
LEO MEA (Middle East & Africa) is seeking a Creative Director to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As part of Leo Burnett Worldwide, a global agency network founded in Chicago in 1935, the agency focuses on transforming human behavior through creativity, emphasizing people and purpose beyond traditional advertising. The agency has received numerous accolades for its effectiveness and innovation, including being recognized as the #1 Creative Agency for Effectiveness globally and "Most Innovative Company" by Fast Company. In the MENA region, Leo Burnett consistently ranks among the top, holding titles such as #1 Most Effective Agency and Agency/Network of the Year.
In this managerial position, the Creative Director will be responsible for overseeing the agency's creative output, guiding art directors, copywriters, and designers from concept development through to completion. This role requires a combination of strategic leadership and hands-on creative involvement, with a focus on ensuring the success of content and products while cultivating strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the complete creative process from conception to production, ensuring the success of content and products.
- Manage and support the career development of creative team members, including art directors, copywriters, and designers.
- Engage with clients to understand their creative needs and effectively communicate these requirements to the creative team.
- Lead brainstorming sessions and creative meetings to generate innovative ideas that meet client goals.
- Develop campaign concepts and translate them into tangible proposals, negotiating with clients to align their vision with agency standards.
- Confidently present creative ideas to clients to secure buy-in and approval.
- Initiate and manage projects upon client proposal acceptance, overseeing all stages of the creative process.
- Collaborate with brand teams to generate new ideas for business branding, campaigns, and communications.
- Evaluate market trends, assess new data, and stay informed about the latest marketing techniques.
- Assist clients in resolving business issues by responding to objectives in a timely and structured manner.
- Create and implement tailored marketing plans based on individual client requirements.
- Direct brainstorming meetings and creative sessions with clients.
- Shape brand standards and establish procedures to ensure all products are brand-appropriate.
- Supervise the department's daily workflow, assign project workloads, and monitor deadlines and budgets.
- Proactively identify and address issues to improve team working and collaboration.
- Build strong relationships with peers and clients, fostering trust and personal engagement.
- Address problems promptly and develop contingency plans focused on resolution.
- Drive a culture of trust with peers, clients, and all stakeholders.
- Take ownership of actions and manage consequences maturely.
- Adjust performance based on experiences and feedback, demonstrating agility and flexibility.
- Be open to the ideas of others and leverage them for business benefit.
- Exhibit curiosity and an open mindset towards new approaches.
- Set high-impact objectives and strive to exceed performance expectations.
- Demonstrate a Growth Mindset, taking ownership of personal development and growth.
- Constructively challenge the status quo and take calculated risks to influence internal and external perspectives.
- Approach situations and individuals with honesty, integrity, and humbleness.
- Show resilience and maintain drive and a positive outlook when facing challenges.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in a creative leadership role.
- Proven ability to manage and lead creative teams.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing impactful creative campaigns.
- Experience in client relationship management and pitching creative concepts.
- Strong understanding of brand strategy and marketing plan creation.
- Proficiency in evaluating trends and assessing data.
- Familiarity with design software, filmmaking techniques, video editing, and copywriting.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- A keen awareness of current trends in advertising and marketing.
- A self-aware individual with a desire for continuous learning and development.
- Ability to embrace an inclusive environment and respect diverse perspectives.
- Demonstrated integrity, humbleness, and resilience.
- Agility and flexibility in adapting to changing demands.
- Curiosity and an open mindset towards innovation.
- A Growth Mindset with a drive for personal and professional development.
- Willingness to take calculated risks and challenge conventional thinking.
Required Skills
- Creative Process Management
- Team Management & Leadership
- Client Relationship Management
- Idea Generation & Innovation
- Campaign Development & Execution
- Pitching & Presentation
- Brand Strategy Development
- Marketing Plan Creation
- Trend Analysis & Market Research
- Design Software Proficiency
- Filmmaking Techniques & Language
- Video Editing
- Copywriting
- Advertising & Marketing Trends Awareness
- Self-Awareness & Personal Development
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving & Contingency Planning
- Relationship Building
- Respect & Inclusivity
- Integrity & Honesty
- Humbleness
- Resilience & Positive Outlook
- Agility & Flexibility
- Curiosity & Open-Mindedness
- Growth Mindset
- Risk-Taking
Work Environment and Details
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in a creative leadership capacity. The company offers a dynamic team environment where collaboration and innovation are valued.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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