Creative and Design Lead

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted on 12/04/2025

HQMena is a global leader in organizing premier events and exhibitions for the financialservices, fintech, and trading sectors. Our flagship events-Forex Expo, Money Expo,and Crypto Expo-connect industry experts, investors, and thought leaders acrossinternational 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 ofglobal 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

• Translate business & marketing requirements into clear creative briefs andtimelines.
• Plan and prioritize workloads across multiple events and campaignssimultaneously.
• Own the visual identity and ensure brand consistency across all events andchannels.
• Review and approve key deliverables (KV, social ads, landing pages, emailcreatives, video cuts).
• Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Event teams (Dubai, India, LATAM) tosupport 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?

• 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.