Creative Design Director

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

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  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)