Creative and Design Lead

About HQMena

HQMena is a global leader in organizing premier events and exhibitions for the financial services, fintech, and trading sectors. Our flagship events—Forex Expo, Money Expo, and Crypto Expo—connect industry experts, investors, and thought leaders across international markets. With operational teams based in Dubai, Mexico, and India, HQMena fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Job Description

You will lead a creative team of 6 designers and 3 video editors supporting a portfolio of global financial & crypto exhibitions (Dubai, India, LATAM, etc.).

Your main responsibility is to plan, prioritize, and quality-control all creative output — not just design things yourself.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 6 graphic designers and 3 video editors based in India.
• Translate business & marketing requirements into clear creative briefs and timelines.
• Plan and prioritize workloads across multiple events and campaigns simultaneously.
• Own the visual identity and ensure brand consistency across all events and channels.
• Review and approve key deliverables (KV, social ads, landing pages, email creatives, video cuts).
• Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Event teams (Dubai, India, LATAM) to support campaigns.
• Set up and improve creative processes: briefing, feedback loops, version control, asset management.
• Mentor and upskill team members; run regular 1:1s and performance reviews.
• Ensure on-time delivery under tight deadlines and last-minute changes.

Requirements

• 6+ years of design experience, with at least 2–3 years in a team lead / art director / creative lead role.
• Hands-on background in marketing / campaign / brand design (not only UI/UX or print).
• Experience working in agencies, event companies, or performance marketing environments.
• Proven experience managing at least 4–5 creatives (designers / video editors).
• Strong portfolio showing campaign-based work (social media, ads, email, landing pages, event visuals).
• Excellent English communication skills (written & spoken).
• Comfortable working with fast-paced, international teams and tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial services, fintech, trading, crypto, or tech events.
• Familiarity with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; understanding of motion design & video workflows.
• Experience working with teams across different time zones.

Personality & Working Style

• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Structured, process-driven, not chaotic “artist mode”.
• Calm under pressure, able to push back and negotiate priorities when necessary.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary
• Growth Opportunities
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• 30 Days of Annual Leave
• Vibrant and Collaborative Work Environment

If you’re a visionary design leader passionate about driving creativity and innovation, join HQMena to shape inspiring experiences at the Finance Expo across the globe.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month