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Saatchi & Saatchi ME

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 Saatchi &amp; Saatchi has grown from a start-up advertising agency in London in 1970 to a global creative communications company with 114 offices in 67 countries and over 6500 employees. Saatchi &amp; Saatchi is part of the Publicis Groupe, the world&rsquo;s third largest communications group We are a full service, integrated communications network and we work with 6 of the top 10 and over half of the top 50 global advertisers. We&rsquo;re in the business of getting people to fall in love with our clients&rsquo; products and services. We have an unshakeable spirit and unbeatable attitude that Nothing is Impossible, a concept we apply to all our clients and work. We believe in effecting positive change through creativity, always. While we seek out the most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we&rsquo;re also passionate about nurturing the best talent from within. Which is why when you join us, your journey can be one of continuous evolution.
 
 
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 The role is for someone who is a solid designer, one with a unique design eye, highly skilled with photo manipulation and compositing to conceptualize and craft unexpected visual approaches. This position requires someone to create visual solutions that convince clients, prospects, talent, and the marketplace to engage with our brand.
 
 
 Develop creative ideas that meet both our client's objectives as well as our business objectives, maintaining the company&rsquo;s expected levels of creative excellence and professionalism
 
 
 Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors
 
 
 Create and design visuals across a wide range of on and offline channels
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Main Tasks
 
 
 
 
 Technical &amp; Product
 
 
 
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 Has strong technical design skills across a variety of programs.
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 Understands the &ldquo;best in class&rdquo; use of each platform. Knows what it means to be making something interesting, engaging, and creative in the world today.
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 Ability to concept innovative ideas and tactics that people will talk about. Always envisioning the potential outcomes of each idea
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 Create and design visuals across a wide range of on and offline channels
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 Create in-brand layouts and experiences by applying graphic design principles such as colour, typography, the photographic selection that create a compelling and visually attractive story for audiences
 
 
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 Business Acumen &amp; Operational Efficiency
 
 
 
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 Naturally well organized and unfazed when working towards deadlines
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 Have a sense of teamwork, and want to be part of a group of colleagues who take care of themselves, value themselves, and respect each other.
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 Ease to express creative ideas clearly and concisely.
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 Understand communication as an integrated &ldquo;whole&rdquo; and not as something on / off.
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 Adobe CC domain and web design and adobe premiere knowledge for the assembly of audiovisual models.
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 Any level of Motion graphic skills.
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 Demonstrable experience creating and designing offline and online campaigns.
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 High level of involvement, commitment, and responsibility.
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 Knowledge of interactive exteriors, websites, e-mailings, landings, campaigns on RRSS Instagram, Facebook, etc.
 
 
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 Innovative &amp; Analytical Mindset
 
 
 
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 Ideate, craft, and execute original and iconic creative concepts in response to client briefs, objectives, or goals
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 Is responsible for the proper placement, context, and meaning of every image and graphic element within a creative assignment
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 Develop creative ideas that meet both our client's objectives as well as our business objectives, maintaining the company&rsquo;s expected levels of creative excellence and professionalism
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 Present, share and review creative work with Executive Creative Director/s, Account Management and Planning Leads as well as members of the Management Team
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 Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors
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 Collaborate effectively with Account Management, Planning, and the broader creative team to develop disruptive and iconic work
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 5+ years of agency experience with primarily an Art background, including a book briming with brave ideas and outstanding craft
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 You&rsquo;re an artist. Every surface, every channel, every medium, social or otherwise, is your canvas. You&rsquo;re just where people are
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 Strong grasp of social media space and online media jargon and technology
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 Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
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 Ability to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers at a variety of levels, across many disciplines
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 R-2387P-2677
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Art Director (Freelancer)

lavaprints

The Art Director / Branding Designer will be responsible for shaping and evolving our brand identity, leading design initiatives, and ensuring visual consistency across all marketing, product, and communication platforms. This role blends strategic branding, design leadership, and creative direction.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and maintain a strong, cohesive brand identity aligned with company vision and values.</li><li>Lead and oversee creative concepts, visual storytelling, and brand campaigns.</li><li>Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and leadership teams to translate business goals into compelling visual strategies.</li><li>Create and supervise design assets including logos, typography, color palettes, packaging, social media content, website layouts, and presentations.</li><li>Manage and mentor junior designers or external creative partners.</li><li>Present design concepts and brand strategies to stakeholders and executives.</li><li>Ensure consistency and quality across all design outputs and brand experiences.</li><li>Stay ahead of design trends, technologies, and branding best practices.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>5+ years of professional experience in branding, design, or art direction.</li><li>Proven portfolio showcasing brand identity work and campaign execution.</li><li>Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma or similar tools.</li><li>Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Experience working with cross-functional teams.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience working in an agency or fast-growing startup.</li><li>Motion design or video content experience is a plus.</li><li>Photography or illustration skills are a bonus.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsPay: AED6,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Have you led or directed a design team or branding project before?</li><li>Please provide a link to your portfolio or website showcasing branding and identity work. (Required)</li><li>Which design tools and software are you most proficient in? </li></ul>&#9744; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) &#9744; Figma &#9744; Canva / Webflow / Other web tools &#9744; After Effects / Motion Design<ul><li>When developing a new brand identity, which steps do you follow? (Short answer)</li><li>Describe a branding or art direction project you&rsquo;re most proud of. What was your role and what made it successful? (Short answer)</li><li>How comfortable are you with presenting creative strategies and concepts to leadership or clients?</li></ul>&#9744; Very comfortable &mdash; I lead pitches regularly &#9744; Somewhat comfortable &mdash; I&rsquo;ve presented work in team settings &#9744; Not yet, but open to learning<ul><li>What type of work environment helps you do your best creative work? (Short answer)</li><li>Do you have experience with motion design, video editing, or animation? If yes, please provide samples or details. (Short answer)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>branding and art direction: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English - Arabic (Preferred)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Preferred)</li></ul>

Art Director / Branding Designer

tactical.

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 At Tactical, we make the internet less boring.
 
 
 We partner with outrageous brands.
 
 
 We make work that people actually want to watch.
 
 
 We experiment, break things, laugh, fix them, and keep going.
 
 
 Now we&rsquo;re building a freelancer roster of absolute weapons.
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re fast, talented, emotionally stable (optional but appreciated), and allergic to corporate nonsense &mdash; keep reading.
 
 
 
 Who You Might Be
 
 
 
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 Art Director who knows memes and moodboards are both languages
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 Designer with Figma shortcuts tattooed into your memory
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 Video editor who can turn chaos into cinematic brilliance
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 AI image/video storyteller who treats prompts like poetry
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 Copywriter who can write a headline that slaps
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 Strategist who can explain &ldquo;why&rdquo; without a 90-slide deck
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Jump into briefs and bring ideas to life
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 Work with teams who appreciate speed, clarity, and good jokes
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 Deliver work everyone actually wants to post
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 Collaborate across time zones, platforms, and questionable decisions
 
 
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 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
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 Great portfolios (we don&rsquo;t care where you worked &mdash; show us what you made)
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 Respect for deadlines; disrespect for mediocrity
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 Ability to operate without micromanagement
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 You&rsquo;re allergic to buzzwords like &ldquo;synergy&rdquo; and &ldquo;circle back&rdquo;
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 Good energy: no ego, just output
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Freelancers

placemaker.

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 placemaker is supporting an
 
 award-winning digital agency
 
 in their search for a
 
 Creative Director
 
 who can set the tone, drive the vision, and elevate the standard of creative work across the business. This is a role for someone who lives and breathes digital culture, someone who can turn insights into bold concepts, guide teams with clarity, and bring ideas to life across social, video, and brand-led campaigns. You&rsquo;ll lead a talented group of creatives and shape the output that defines how brands show up in the region.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Own the creative direction across digital, social, and video-led projects, ensuring ideas are purposeful, relevant, and aligned with client objectives.
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 Develop fresh concepts that reflect platform trends, cultural moments, and innovative storytelling techniques.
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 Lead and support a multidisciplinary team, providing direction, feedback, and mentorship to help them grow and produce their best work.
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 Oversee the full lifecycle of creative projects, from early ideation through execution and final delivery.
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 Collaborate closely with strategy, account management, production, and digital teams to ensure integrated, seamless campaign delivery.
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 Represent the creative function in client presentations, reviews, and pitch discussions.
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 Contribute to new business efforts with strong creative thinking and polished narrative development.
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 Keep ahead of industry shifts, emerging formats, and new technologies to continuously push creative boundaries.
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
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 6+ years of experience in creative roles, ideally within digital, content, or integrated agencies.
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 A strong portfolio demonstrating social-first campaigns, brand development, video work, and digital storytelling.
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 Experience leading and managing creative teams, with the ability to inspire, guide, and elevate talent.
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 Advanced understanding of brand strategy, audience behaviour, and platform-specific content trends.
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 Proficiency in key creative tools (Adobe Creative Suite, motion/video tools, etc.).
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 Strong communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and clients.
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 Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and resources.
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 Experience contributing to pitches and new business is a plus.
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 Regional experience across UAE, KSA, Egypt, or wider MENA markets.
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Creative Director

MCG Talent

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 Are you a leader who lives and breathes creativity? A visionary who can turn insights into powerful, social-first ideas? We&rsquo;re looking for a
 
 Creative Director
 
 to lead the creative direction for a fast-growing, award-winning digital communications agency in the Middle East.
 
 
 In this role, you&rsquo;ll drive creative excellence across major regional brands&mdash;leading digital campaigns, brand identity development, social-first content, and high-impact video production. You&rsquo;ll mentor a multidisciplinary team of designers, writers, motion artists, and videographers, inspiring them to produce outstanding, strategically grounded creative work.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 🔑 What You&rsquo;ll Lead
 
 
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 Creative strategy and vision across digital and social campaigns
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 End-to-end creative development&mdash;from concept to execution
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 Mentorship and leadership of a growing creative department
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 Cross-functional collaboration with strategy, accounts, production, and digital teams
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 Presentations, pitches, and new business opportunities
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 Innovation in creative formats, technology, and storytelling
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 🎨 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
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 7&ndash;10+ years of experience in a creative leadership role (agency experience preferred)
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 A standout portfolio showcasing digital, social-first, video, and brand identity work
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 Strong leadership skills with proven team management experience
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 Deep understanding of digital behavior, platform-specific content, and creative strategy
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 High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and video/motion tools
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 Excellent communication and presentation skills
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 Experience managing creative budgets, timelines, and resources
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 Must be an Arabic-speaker
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 Bonus:
 
 
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 Experience in motion graphics, video production, or experiential content
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 Familiarity with performance-driven social content and optimization
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 Strong understanding of UAE, KSA, and wider regional markets
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minimalist

<div>About us
Minimalist.ae is a local brand founded in 2016 in Dubai that designs and manufactures elegant, high-quality watches, jewelry, handbags, perfumes, and leather goods designed to enhance personal style. With two stores now open in the UAE, we focus on simple yet sophisticated designs, with specifically our Arabic numeral watches being known for their timeless appeal. Minimalist believes in simplicity and uses only the finest materials to produce beautiful and durable items, combining elegant design with excellent quality. 
The Role
As a Creative Director, you will lead the creative vision of the brand across all digital and social media platforms. You will oversee concept development that reflect Minimalist&rsquo;s brand identity and resonate with our audience. Working closely with the marketing and design team, you will ensure a cohesive visual direction across campaigns, product launches, and brand storytelling. 
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Lead creative direction and oversee all brand visuals across digital and social media channels.</li><li>
Plan, conceptualize, and execute engaging content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.</li><li>
Oversee video production and editing, from concept to final cut ensuring strong aesthetic consistency and brand alignment.</li><li>
Manage social media visual strategy, ensuring a consistent and distinctive brand tone.</li><li>
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative concepts for campaigns and product launches.</li><li>
Stay up to date with emerging digital trends, styles, and content formats.</li><li>
Supervise creative assets including graphic design, motion, and promotional materials.</li><li>
Mentor and guide designers, content creators, editors to maintain high creative standards.</li></ul> 
As an ideal candidate, you will have:<ul><li>
2&ndash;5 years of experience in a social media, content, or brand/marketing, creative direction role in the UAE, ideally in fashion, lifestyle, or eCommerce.</li><li>
A strong understanding of brand aesthetics and storytelling in the digital space.</li><li>
Experience managing social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook) and executing content/marketing calendars.</li><li>
Hands-on experience with Klaviyo, G-Suite, and social media scheduling tools (e.g. Hootsuite).</li><li>
Experience with Adobe Suite, or other creative tools.</li><li>
Strong English communication skills (written &amp; spoken); Arabic language skills are a strong plus.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, Visual Arts, Media, or a related field preferred. 
What we offer<ul><li>
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives;</li><li>
UAE visa and permits;</li><li>
Health insurance;</li><li>
Annual flight ticket allowances</li><li>
Growth and long-term development opportunities;</li><li>
Long-term perspective in a rapidly expanding, future-oriented organization;</li><li>
An engaging and challenging work environment with a motivated &amp; professional team of specialists.</li></ul></li></ul></div>

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