creative director

MCH Global

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 MCH Global &ndash; Award-Winning Experiential Marketing Agency
 
 
 
 
 
 
 MCH Global is an award-winning experiential marketing agency delivering impactful live communications and immersive brand experiences across the GCC and international markets. We are seeking an Associate Creative Director based in Riyadh to support the creative leadership of the agency, drive concept excellence, and elevate creative output across pitches and live projects in Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting into the Creative Director, this role bridges strategic creative thinking and hands-on execution. The Associate Creative Director plays a key role in shaping ideas, leading teams, and delivering culturally relevant, innovative experiential work aligned with client objectives and regional market expectations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Creative Leadership &amp; Concept Development
 
 
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 Support the Creative Director in shaping and delivering the agency&rsquo;s creative vision across projects and pitches.
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 Lead high-level concept development with a strong focus on experiential-first, culturally relevant ideas.
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 Push creative boundaries while ensuring concepts remain executable, scalable, and commercially viable.
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 Translate strategic insights into compelling creative narratives and experiences.
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 Team Leadership &amp; Collaboration
 
 
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 Lead and mentor creative teams across disciplines, guiding concept development, design quality, and execution.
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 Foster a strong creative culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and high performance.
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 Partner closely with strategy, account, and production teams to ensure creative alignment and feasibility.
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 Support the development of creative talent through feedback, coaching, and on-the-job leadership.
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 Client &amp; Pitch Engagement
 
 
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 Take ownership of key pitches and client presentations alongside senior leadership.
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 Present creative ideas confidently to clients and stakeholders, articulating the thinking behind concepts.
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 Act as a trusted creative partner to clients, ensuring work meets objectives and exceeds expectations.
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 Quality, Process &amp; Delivery
 
 
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 Ensure creative excellence, consistency, and quality across all outputs.
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 Balance ambition with timelines, budgets, and production realities.
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 Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high creative standards.
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 Adapt creative output based on feedback without compromising idea integrity.
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 Market Presence &amp; Thought Leadership
 
 
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 Stay closely connected to cultural, design, architectural, experiential, and pop-culture trends relevant to Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
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 Support agency representation at industry events, client engagements, and creative forums.
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 Key Success Factors
 
 
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 Strong creative leadership and concept stewardship capabilities.
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 Deep understanding of experiential design, storytelling, and live environments.
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 Ability to inspire teams while remaining hands-on and execution-focused.
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 Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, constructive feedback.
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 Calm, structured, and confident under pressure.
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 Strong attention to detail with the ability to simplify complexity for teams.
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 Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
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 Professional &amp; Technical Experience
 
 
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 8&ndash;10 years of relevant industry experience in experiential, creative, or integrated agencies.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Design, Creative Arts, or a related discipline (mandatory).
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 Proven track record delivering large-scale experiential projects and integrated campaigns.
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 Experience working across GCC markets; KSA market exposure is a strong advantage.
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 Strong interpersonal, organisational, and presentation skills.
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 Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
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 Ability to translate briefs into visual formats (design, content, or 3D); sketching skills are a plus.
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 Strong industry references within experiential or live communications environments.
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 Please apply with your CV and Portfolio.
 
 
 
 
 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
 
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Associate Creative Director

Spiro

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 Job Advert
 
 
 
 
 Associate Creative Director
 
 
 
 Spiro are currently recruiting for an
 
 Associate Creative Director
 
 to join our team in
 
 Riyadh
 
 . You will build relationships with new and existing clients and work closely with the design teams in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.
 
 
 
 Who We Are
 
 
 
 Spiro is a global, full service face-to-face live events marketing partner. We create some of the most incredible events in the world &ndash; think exhibitions, events, sales conferences, and exhibitions of all sizes. From initial strategy to show-stopping audio visual, to insightful measurement &ndash; and every detail in between &ndash; we bring brands to life! Our mission is to create memorable event experiences, and we count on you, our talented employees around the world help us do it. We foster an innovative, fast-paced and creative environment for those who like to think, create and work. Our incredible team includes designers, account management, marketing specialists, business pros and artisans &ndash; just to name a few. Spiro employees are great at collaborating and communicating.
 
 
 
 Overview Of The Role
 
 
 
 The
 
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 The ideal candidate:
 
 
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 Arabic speaker with strong communication skills
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 12+ years of experience in and Exhibition, Event &amp; Experiential design agency
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 Minimum of 5 years leading writers and other creatives
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 Expert knowledge of the principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, F2F, PR (press) and digital (social) to build communities for brands beyond the experience.
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 Possess strong conceptual skills and a high-level sense of design, layout and typography; a broad thinker who can offer a variety of design solutions
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Need
 
 
 
 You will need to have experience working within a similar role/at a similar level including experience of managing teams, understanding human behaviour and performance. You'll be able to sew toget6her the creative team input; 3D, 2D thematics, Content Curation, Martech, Mixed Media, Digital and Strategy.
 
 
 
 Development And Benefits
 
 
 
 At Spiro we look to equip you with the tools required for you to progress in your career with us. With plenty of internal opportunities to move within the business and the backing of line managers progression is key to the business growing. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary, and bonuses, dependent on experience.
 
 
 
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Basharsoft

<div>Associate Creative Director (Saudi National)
Location: Saudi Arabia &ndash; Riyadh or Dammam<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Employment Type</h2>
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About the Role</h2>
We are looking for a highly creative and strategic Associate Creative Director (ACD) with proven experience in advertising and branding. The ideal candidate will lead the development of integrated creative concepts, oversee content strategy, and manage digital marketing campaigns for major corporate, enterprise, and government clients. This role is open to Saudi nationals only.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>
Lead creative strategy and concept development for campaigns and branding projects</li><li>
Manage the end-to-end execution of digital, social media, and 360-degree marketing campaigns</li><li>
Oversee content creation, copywriting, and messaging frameworks</li><li>
Provide creative direction to designers, writers, and production teams</li><li>
Present creative concepts and campaign strategies to clients and stakeholders</li><li>
Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines and client objectives</li><li>
Collaborate closely with account management, media, and strategy teams</li><li>
Review and approve creative assets to ensure quality and consistency</li><li>
Stay updated on advertising, branding, and digital marketing trends</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications &amp; Experience</h2><ul><li>
Saudi national (mandatory)</li><li>
Minimum 3 years experience as an Associate Creative Director</li><li>
Proven background in advertising and branding</li><li>
Demonstrated leadership in managing creative teams</li><li>
Strong portfolio including work for:<ul><li>
Corporates</li><li>
Enterprises</li><li>
Government agencies (required)</li></ul></li><li>
Expertise in:<ul><li>
Content writing and content strategy</li><li>
Digital campaigns and social media marketing</li><li>
Brand development and positioning</li></ul></li><li>
Excellent presentation and client communication skills</li><li>
Fluency in Arabic and English preferred</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Skills</h2><ul><li>
Experience in advertising or branding agencies</li><li>
Experience working on government or large-scale corporate campaigns</li><li>
Strong strategic thinking and creative storytelling</li><li>
Ability to work in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines</li></ul></div>

Associate Creative Director | Saudi Arabia

dentsu

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 Job Description:
 
 
 
 The Senior Art Director is responsible for leading the design team and delivering high-impact creative work with focus, commitment, and a growing mastery of all aspects of design and art. This role brings big ideas to life with excellence, ensuring creative output reflects the highest standards and positively influences client success.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Execute creative concepts in partnership with copywriters and under the guidance of the Creative Director.
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 Contribute innovative thinking and develop big ideas that elevate campaigns and client projects.
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 Present creative concepts and big ideas confidently to clients using a range of presentation techniques.
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 Translate concepts into strong visual designs that align with strategic objectives.
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 Take ownership of creative deliverables, setting the standard for quality and guiding the design team by example.
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 Ensure all creative work embodies the brand&rsquo;s tone, positioning, and identity.
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 Deliver insightful and impactful design executions that drive measurable results for clients.
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 Lead, motivate, and mentor the design team to foster growth and creativity.
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 Serve as a main point of contact for Account Management and Project Management within the creative team.
 
 
 
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 Qualifications &amp; Skills
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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 7+ years of experience in design and art direction, preferably within an agency environment.
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 Strong portfolio showcasing big ideas, brand campaigns, and innovative design solutions.
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 Expertise in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.).
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 Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
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 Ability to balance creative excellence with business objectives.
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 Collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and inspiring creative talent.
 
 
 
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 Location:
 
 
 
 Riyadh
 
 
 
 Brand:
 
 
 
 Digital Republic
 
 
 
 Time Type:
 
 
 
 Full time
 
 
 
 Contract Type:
 
 
 
 Permanent
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Senior Art Director

Naqi For Trading

Duties and Responsibilities:1) Leading the Creative and Art Direction<ul><li>Define and develop the visual vision for advertising campaigns and creative projects.</li><li>Ensure all artistic outputs align with brand identity and campaign objectives.</li><li>Oversee and review the quality of ideas and designs before final approval.</li></ul>2) Managing the Design Team<ul><li>Lead the design team, assign tasks, and monitor execution.</li><li>Ensure the team adheres to timelines and quality standards.</li><li>Provide continuous technical guidance and constructive feedback to enhance performance.</li></ul>3) Developing Creative Ideas and Deliverables<ul><li>Transform marketing concepts into innovative visual solutions.</li><li>Supervise the execution of designs across various platforms (digital, print, campaigns).</li><li>Ensure creativity, innovation, and freshness in artistic styles and creative output.</li></ul>4) Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams<ul><li>Work closely with content, marketing, and project management teams to ensure integrated creative messaging.</li><li>Participate in creative meetings and propose suitable artistic solutions.</li><li>Support teams in achieving campaign goals through distinctive art direction.</li></ul>5) Quality Assurance and Continuous Development<ul><li>Review and approve final designs before delivery.</li><li>Stay up to date with the latest design and visual art trends.</li><li>Ensure consistent adherence to artistic standards and brand identity.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeApplication Question(s):<ul><li> Do you have experience working with creative agencies or marketing and advertising companies?</li><li> Do you have previous experience in a role such as Art Director, Creative Supervisor, or Senior Graphic Designer?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>in design and creative fields: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Riyadh (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Senior Graphic Designer

Monks

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 Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).
 
 
 
 About You
 
 
 
 Monks is seeking a talented and resourceful Senior Art Director to join our creative team. In this vital role, you will create and transform concepts into captivating visuals, establishing the artistic approach for social media posts across a multitude of brands. Your expertise in design, keen eye for detail, and understanding of brand positioning will play a crucial role in shaping our social media presence. If you're passionate about creating compelling visual narratives, we want you to bring your creativity to our team!
 
 
 
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 In this senior role, you&rsquo;ll work on the design of social content ideation, &amp; execution for product launches, brand campaigns and always-on the content.
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 You&rsquo;re in direct contact with our client and play a key role in building a prolific partnership representing Monks from a design POV.
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 Pixel perfectness is important. You safeguard quality at all times and work with our designers to create flawless executions.
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 You are all about the detail, not only in bringing your ideas to life visually but ensure that the team are adhering to guidelines and are consistent across ad formats, dimensions and languages.
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 You look after the execution of the art direction and help to improve the work by offering new angles, (P)inspiration, best practices and practical solutions &mdash; guaranteeing projects meet our standards.
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 You are responsible for training the designers and ensuring all documentation and design standards are up to date.
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 You are always on the lookout for process efficiencies.
 
 
 
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 About You
 
 
 
 
 The Essentials:
 
 
 
 
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 Your Photoshop skills are so slick; they look photoshopped, you also know how to organise your files, layers and folders, even if you&rsquo;re a creative mess outside of Adobe CS.
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 You are familiar with social media formats from FB through to TikTok.
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 You are great in Illustrator and photo retouching.
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 You can contribute to different stages of the production process; from setting styles and layouts to cutting formats and language versioning.
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 You bring your Arabic touch and market relevant insights to all creative content you produce.
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 You are well versed in documenting and enforcing guidelines.
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 You are well-versed in English and Arabic.
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 You are a clear communicator and are happy to work with designers from all over the world.
 
 
 
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 About Monks
 
 
 
 Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI&mdash;managed by the industry&rsquo;s best and most diverse digital talent&mdash;to help the world&rsquo;s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.
 
 
 Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave&trade;: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek&rsquo;s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger&rsquo;s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweek&rsquo;s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek&rsquo;s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.
 
 
 We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents&mdash;and resonates with&mdash;the world around us.
 
 
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Foreground LLC

Director of Strategy & Client Development (DSD001) Job Description: Foreground is partnering with a global events agency to recruit a sharp, insight-driven, and relationship-led Director of Strategy & Client Development, who will play a dual role in leading the agencys strategic thinking and securing long-term partnerships in Saudi Arabia.This individual will work at the intersection of research, brand understanding, business development, and proposal leadership crafting narratives that win business and build trust with government, corporate, and cultural clients across the Kingdom.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead strategy development across proposals, pitches, and long-term client engagements.</li><li>Build strategic relationships with clients, translating their brand, vision, and program needs into winning experiential concepts.</li><li>Drive proposal excellence managing storytelling, insight generation, value articulation, and partnership structuring.</li><li>Translate Vision 2030 themes and public sector mandates into relevant, brand-aligned creative strategies.</li><li>Serve as a key voice in internal brainstorms, agency growth planning, and account expansion efforts.</li><li>Provide thought leadership, market intelligence, and competitor analysis to shape agency positioning.</li></ul>Ideal Profile<ul><li>10+ years of experience in strategy, brand experience, or agency planning roles, with a strong background in the Saudi market.</li><li>Excellent understanding of Saudi client expectations, government communications, and cultural programming priorities.</li><li>Fluent in written and spoken English; Arabic fluency is a strong advantage.</li><li>Proven success leading strategic proposals and building long-term client relationships in the KSA public or private sector.</li></ul> Required Skills: Intelligence Analysis Strategic Thinking Arabic Partnerships Government Programming Strategy Business Development Research Planning Business English Leadership<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?V5p2YvJYMMNCAQ36JPN1K20cBKsS8E%2b7b" width="0" height="0" />

Director of Strategy & Client Development (DSD001)

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