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Dentsu

<div>The Creative Lead, Email is responsible for leading the creative strategy, development, and execution of all email communications for Samsung within the KSA (Saudi Arabian) market or region. This role ensures that email creatives are on-brand, customer-centric, performance-driven, and aligned with Samsung&rsquo;s global brand guidelines while being optimized for local audiences, devices, and channels. 
 
The role acts as the creative authority for email, partnering closely with CRM, Marketing, E-commerce, Product, and Regional/Global teams to deliver best-in-class email experiences across the customer lifecycle.<div></div><div>
Job Description:</div><div>
Key responsibilities:</div><div></div><div>
Email Creative Strategy</div><ul><li>Define and own the email creative strategy aligned with Samsung&rsquo;s brand, CRM objectives, and customer lifecycle needs.</li><li>Translate marketing and business goals into clear creative concepts for promotional, lifecycle, and transactional emails.</li><li>Ensure consistency of tone, visual identity, and storytelling across all email communications.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Creative Development &amp; Execution</div><ul><li>Lead end-to-end email creative development including concepting, copy direction, design, layout, and visual storytelling.</li><li>Oversee development of modular, scalable email templates that support personalization and localization.</li><li>Partner with CRM and Marketing teams to interpret briefs and translate them into compelling email creatives.</li><li>Review and approve all email creatives before deployment, ensuring high quality and brand compliance.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Brand Governance &amp; Quality Control</div><ul><li>Act as brand guardian for email, ensuring strict adherence to Samsung&rsquo;s global brand guidelines.</li><li>Ensure emails are optimized for responsiveness, accessibility, and cross-client compatibility.</li><li>Maintain high standards for craft, accuracy, and attention to detail across all email outputs.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Performance &amp; Optimization</div><ul><li>Partner with CRM and Analytics teams to review email performance and identify creative optimization opportunities.</li><li>Drive A/B and multivariate testing of subject lines, layouts, messaging, CTAs, and visual treatments.</li><li>Apply performance insights to continuously improve engagement, conversion, and customer experience.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Collaboration &amp; Stakeholder Management</div><ul><li>Work closely with CRM, E-commerce, Product, Media, and Campaign teams on launches, promotions, and always-on programs.</li><li>Collaborate with Regional and Global Creative teams to align on frameworks, best practices, and innovations.</li><li>Present creative rationale and performance insights to senior stakeholders.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Team &amp; Partner Leadership</div><ul><li>Set clear creative standards, processes, and workflows for email development.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Innovation &amp; Best Practices</div><ul><li>Stay current on email design trends, technologies, and best practices across devices and platforms.</li><li>Explore new formats (e.g., dynamic content, interactive email, personalization at scale) to elevate Samsung&rsquo;s email experience.</li><li>Champion a test-and-learn culture within email creative.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Qualifications &amp; Experience</div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Design, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.</li><li>Works and lives in Riyadh, KSA with experience of KSA corporate market and brands.</li><li>3+ years of experience in digital or CRM creative, with a focus on email marketing.</li><li>Proven experience leading email creative for a large brand, agency, or global organization.</li><li>Strong portfolio demonstrating email design, copy, and lifecycle communications.</li><li>Experience working within strict brand guidelines and matrixed organizations.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Skills &amp; Competencies</div><ul><li>Strong visual design and creative direction skills with attention to detail.</li><li>Solid understanding of email design constraints, responsiveness, and accessibility.</li><li>Ability to balance brand storytelling with performance-driven objectives.</li><li>Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Data-informed mindset with comfort using insights to guide creative decisions.</li><li>Strong presentation and communication skills.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Why Join Merkle</div><ul><li>Opportunity to shape email experiences for one of the world&rsquo;s most iconic technology brands.</li><li>Exposure to global creative standards and innovation at scale.</li><li>Fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and impact.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Location:</div>
Riyadh<div></div><div>
Brand:</div>
Dentsu<div></div><div>
Time Type:</div>
Full time<div></div><div>
Contract Type:</div>
Permanent</div>

Creative Developer

dentsu

<div>
 The Creative Lead, Email is responsible for leading the creative strategy, development, and execution of all email communications for Samsung within the KSA (Saudi Arabian) market or region. This role ensures that email creatives are on-brand, customer-centric, performance-driven, and aligned with Samsung&rsquo;s global brand guidelines while being optimized for local audiences, devices, and channels.
 
 
 The role acts as the creative authority for email, partnering closely with CRM, Marketing, E-commerce, Product, and Regional/Global teams to deliver best-in-class email experiences across the customer lifecycle.
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 Email Creative Strategy
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Define and own the email creative strategy aligned with Samsung&rsquo;s brand, CRM objectives, and customer lifecycle needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Translate marketing and business goals into clear creative concepts for promotional, lifecycle, and transactional emails.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure consistency of tone, visual identity, and storytelling across all email communications.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Creative Development &amp; Execution
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead end-to-end email creative development including concepting, copy direction, design, layout, and visual storytelling.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee development of modular, scalable email templates that support personalization and localization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with CRM and Marketing teams to interpret briefs and translate them into compelling email creatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review and approve all email creatives before deployment, ensuring high quality and brand compliance.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Brand Governance &amp; Quality Control
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Act as brand guardian for email, ensuring strict adherence to Samsung&rsquo;s global brand guidelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure emails are optimized for responsiveness, accessibility, and cross-client compatibility.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain high standards for craft, accuracy, and attention to detail across all email outputs.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Performance &amp; Optimization
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Partner with CRM and Analytics teams to review email performance and identify creative optimization opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive A/B and multivariate testing of subject lines, layouts, messaging, CTAs, and visual treatments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Apply performance insights to continuously improve engagement, conversion, and customer experience.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Collaboration &amp; Stakeholder Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work closely with CRM, E-commerce, Product, Media, and Campaign teams on launches, promotions, and always-on programs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with Regional and Global Creative teams to align on frameworks, best practices, and innovations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Present creative rationale and performance insights to senior stakeholders.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Team &amp; Partner Leadership
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Set clear creative standards, processes, and workflows for email development.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Innovation &amp; Best Practices
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Stay current on email design trends, technologies, and best practices across devices and platforms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Explore new formats (e.g., dynamic content, interactive email, personalization at scale) to elevate Samsung&rsquo;s email experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Champion a test-and-learn culture within email creative.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Design, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 Works and lives in Riyadh, KSA with experience of KSA corporate market and brands.
 </li>
 <li>
 3+ years of experience in digital or CRM creative, with a focus on email marketing.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience leading email creative for a large brand, agency, or global organization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong portfolio demonstrating email design, copy, and lifecycle communications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working within strict brand guidelines and matrixed organizations.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong visual design and creative direction skills with attention to detail.
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid understanding of email design constraints, responsiveness, and accessibility.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to balance brand storytelling with performance-driven objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Data-informed mindset with comfort using insights to guide creative decisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong presentation and communication skills.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Why Join Merkle
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Opportunity to shape email experiences for one of the world&rsquo;s most iconic technology brands.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to global creative standards and innovation at scale.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and impact.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Location:
 
 
 
 Riyadh
 
 
 
 Brand:
 
 
 
 Dentsu
 
 
 
 Time Type:
 
 
 
 Full time
 
 
 
 Contract Type:
 
 
 
 Permanent
</div>

Maximus KSA | ماكسيموس السعودية

<div>
 
 About the Role
 
 
 We are seeking a highly creative and experienced
 
 Senior Graphic Designer
 
 to lead complex design projects and deliver innovative visual solutions that align with brand and business objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker who can produce exceptional creative work, mentor junior designers, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead and execute design projects from concept to final delivery.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop innovative creative concepts for campaigns and brand initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain and evolve brand identity standards and design systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Mentor and guide junior and mid-level designers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Translate business objectives into compelling visual solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Present and defend design concepts to internal teams and clients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage multiple high-priority projects while maintaining quality standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and emerging technologies.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Requirements &amp; Qualifications
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 5+ years of professional graphic design experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record of leading successful design projects and campaigns.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong professional portfolio demonstrating creative excellence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced experience in UI/UX design and prototyping.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced motion graphics and video editing skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of UX/UI principles and marketing fundamentals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in English and Arabic.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Key Skills
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strategic and conceptual thinking.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent presentation and communication skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stakeholder management and collaboration.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced typography, layout, and art direction expertise.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 What We Offer
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A dynamic and creative work environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to lead impactful brand and campaign projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional growth and development opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborative and high-performing team culture.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Senior Graphic Designer

Al Majed Oud.co

<div>
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Creative Director (CD) is the strategic and creative powerhouse of the organization. You will be responsible for leading the creative team, steering the visual and conceptual narrative of our brand, and ensuring that every piece of content&mdash;from global campaigns to social snippets&mdash;is innovative, high-quality, and aligned with business objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key requirement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience in perfume companies or retail companies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Vision &amp; Strategy:
 
 Define and maintain the overarching creative vision and brand voice across all channels.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Team Leadership:
 
 Mentor, inspire, and manage a multidisciplinary team of designers, copywriters, and videographers.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Concept Development:
 
 Lead high-level brainstorming sessions to develop "big ideas" for integrated marketing campaigns.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Stakeholder Management:
 
 Present creative concepts to executives or clients, translating complex artistic ideas into clear business value.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Quality Assurance:
 
 Direct the "look and feel" of projects, ensuring all outputs meet elite industry standards and brand guidelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Operational Excellence:
 
 Oversee creative budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines to ensure seamless delivery.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Strategic Creativity:
 
 The ability to balance artistic intuition with data-driven marketing goals.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Leadership &amp; Empathy:
 
 Proven experience in managing creative personalities and fostering a collaborative environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Communication:
 
 Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills; the ability to "sell" an idea.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Technical Literacy:
 
 Expert-level knowledge of the
 
 Adobe Creative Cloud
 
 and a forward-thinking approach to
 
 Generative AI
 
 tools.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Trend Forecasting:
 
 Staying ahead of cultural and design trends to keep the brand relevant.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience &amp; Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Education:
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Proven Track Record:
 
 8&ndash;12 years of experience in a creative agency or in-house creative department, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Portfolio:
 
 A world-class portfolio showcasing award-winning campaigns and a deep understanding of digital and physical media.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Creative Director

Sourcing Unicorns

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">ABOUT US!</h3>
At Sourcing Unicorns, we recruit globally across the creative and experiential industry, always on the lookout for exceptional talent to bring bold ideas to life. For this opportunity, we&rsquo;re proud to collaborate with this unique team to find the unicorn, the one who will truly make a difference. Together, we ensure a smooth and human-centered hiring experience that reflects the studio&rsquo;s vision.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
YOUR MISSION</h3>
As Creative Director &ndash; GCC, you will play a strategic role in expanding our client&rsquo;s presence across the region.
You will shape visionary immersive experiences from early-stage ideation through delivery, while actively contributing to business development efforts. Working closely with Producers, Multimedia Directors, and clients, you will ensure creative excellence, strategic alignment, and long-term value creation.
This strategic role requires both creative leadership and commercial, presentation, and client management acumen, someone capable of operating upstream, structuring ideas before projects are formally confirmed, and transforming ambition into tangible opportunities.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Creative Leadership</h4><ul><li>
Lead the development of bold immersive concepts across mapping, experiential environments, live events, and major destination projects</li><li>
Define and maintain strong creative direction</li><li>
Guide multidisciplinary teams from concept through integration</li><li>
Ensure artistic integrity while balancing production realities, timelines, and budgets</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Strategic &amp; Upstream Thinking</h4><ul><li>
Contribute to destination-scale and &ldquo;Blue Sky&rdquo; thinking initiatives</li><li>
Structure concepts, narratives, and strategic frameworks before formal project confirmation</li><li>
Translate early conversations into compelling creative visions and strategic proposals</li><li>
Demonstrate a deep understanding of immersive technologies and multimedia ecosystems</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Business Development &amp; Client Engagement</h4><ul><li>
Build and nurture relationships with C-level stakeholders and decision-makers</li><li>
Confidently present, defend, and sell creative strategies</li><li>
Support conversion from opportunity to signed project</li><li>
Represent the company&rsquo;s expertise with clarity and authority</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
YOUR JOURNEY</h3><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Experience</h4><ul><li>
Minimum 10 years of experience in immersive experiences, projection mapping, large-scale events, or multimedia environments</li><li>
Proven experience working on destination-driven or large-scale conceptual projects</li><li>
Strong track record operating in early-stage development contexts</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Core Capabilities</h4><ul><li>
Ability to structure ideas clearly and strategically before project confirmation</li><li>
Natural presence and ease when engaging executive-level clients</li><li>
Strong persuasion and conversion skills</li><li>
Solid understanding of immersive design, creative and technical expertise</li><li>
High level of autonomy and agility</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Leadership</h4><ul><li>
Inspiring creative vision combined with strong decision-making ability</li><li>
Capacity to guide teams while maintaining flexibility and responsiveness</li><li>
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complex stakeholder environments</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
SPECIFIC WORK CONDITIONS</h3><ul><li>
Hybrid working model</li><li>
Flexibility in schedule based on regional and international collaborations</li><li>
Travel within the GCC and internationally as required</li></ul>
If you think this position is for you, we invite you to apply now.
Thank you for applying. We&rsquo;re committed to an inclusive process and we welcome talent from all walks of life. We aim to review every application. Roles in experiential can be ultra-specialized, if it&rsquo;s not a fit for this one, we may still flag your profile for future opportunities. Thanks for helping grow the Sourcing Unicorns talent ecosystem.</div>

Creative Director - GCC

Tahaluf

<div>
 
 
 Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on-demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia
 
 by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue. It is a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF).
 
 
 
 
 Tahaluf is bold, visionary, and determined to make an impact. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and a little fun.
 
 Here, teamwork rules, and work feels as exciting as the events we create.
 
 Scaling at this pace also requires exceptional local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to work with a range of government and non-government organisations at the forefront of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s B2B and B2C large-scale events scene.
 
 
 
 
 Be part of something BIG with Tahaluf&rsquo;s series of
 
 record-breaking events
 
 : LEAP and Cityscape - the largest events in the world in their respective fields of tech and real estate; Black Hat MEA - a Guinness World Record holder for the largest CTF competition during the event; and CPHI Middle East - the largest pharma debut event in history, to name just a few. Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 The Creative Production Studio will become Tahaluf&rsquo;s central creative and production hub&mdash;setting the standard for how our stages, environments, activations, and concept documents look, feel, and get delivered across all events. It will be the engine room for developing Tahaluf&rsquo;s signature design language, producing supplier-ready packs, and enabling portfolio teams to execute faster, more consistently, and with higher quality&mdash;reducing reliance on agencies while retaining IP and raising the bar year-on-year.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you will do:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As Tahaluf's Executive Creative Director, Conferences &amp; Events you will bring historically agency-led creative work in-house to build a recognisable, repeatable
 
 Tahaluf technical and creative signature
 
 across all portfolios. You will lead the Studio day-to-day&mdash;building and running a high-performing team that produces
 
 beautiful, world-class environments
 
 and
 
 supplier-quotable technical/RFP packs
 
 , with a strong design-to-budget mindset and consistently premium standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 Studio build opportunity
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a rare opportunity to help build a new in-house Creative Production Studio from the ground up. Working alongside the VP Production &amp; Vendor Partnerships and the wider leadership team, the Executive Creative Director, Conferences &amp; Events will shape the studio&rsquo;s structure, ways of working, quality standards, and output formats&mdash;building a high-performing team and partner ecosystem aligned to a clear Tahaluf vision.
 
 
 
 
 
 Scope:
 
 The studio&rsquo;s outputs include
 
 main stages, second/main supporting stages, sub-stages
 
 , d&eacute;cor features and scenic environments, brand activations, and
 
 side events
 
 such as VIP dinners, networking events, and music/entertainment events, plus special projects.
 
 
 
 
 The Executive Creative Director, Conferences &amp; Events will partner closely with the existing
 
 Content, Marketing, Production, and Operations
 
 teams in a supporting capacity through build-up and on-site as needed&mdash;protecting creative intent, resolving technical queries, and keeping suppliers aligned&mdash;while Operations retains accountability for delivery, H&amp;S, and budgets.
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting &amp; Relationships
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Reports to:
 
 VP Production &amp; Vendor Partnerships
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Direct reports may include:
 
 Producer, Production Manager, Technical manager, 3D/2D Designer(s), CAD, Studio Manager
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Internal client dynamic:
 
 Serve as an expert consultant to
 
 Exhibition/Portfolio Directors
 
 and respond to their briefs.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Budget/feasibility gate:
 
 Partner with
 
 Operations/Production
 
 to ensure designs are pre-validated for feasibility and budget alignment before being presented for internal approval.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Key partners:
 
 Marketing (brand strategy), Content team (show needs), Procurement (costing/RFP support), preferred suppliers + wider market suppliers (via RFPs)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1) Studio Build, Leadership &amp; Output Quality
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build, lead, and performance-manage a lean, high-output Creative Production Studio (people, standards, templates, workflows, international freelance pool).
 </li>
 <li>
 Direct the day-to-day output of 3D/2D designers and CAD teams to deliver consistently premium standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Remain hands-on where it matters: high-level ideation, creative direction, technical quality control, and refining executive-ready presentations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish studio governance: briefing intake, prioritisation, review cadence, quality gates, version control, and change control.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 2) Creative Direction &amp; Tahaluf Signature
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead creative development across all portfolios, setting the bar for
 
 idea quality, presentation quality, and visual polish
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Co-own creative direction with
 
 Exhibition/Portfolio Directors and Marketing
 
 , ensuring ideas align with event objectives, audience, and brand.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build a recognisable Tahaluf signature across physical environments and concept documents.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 3) Design-to-Budget, Feasibility &amp; Value Engineering
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Apply Value Engineering early to optimise direct costs without compromising the Tahaluf signature.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify &ldquo;hero moments&rdquo; that justify higher investment while optimising secondary structures for cost efficiency.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with Operations/Production to make
 
 design-to-budget
 
 real, ensuring concepts are cost-aware and feasible before stakeholder presentations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain clear optioning (good/better/best) so decisions are fast and commercial.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 4) Supplier Strategy, Market RFPs &amp; Commercial Discipline
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Operate a preferred-partner-first approach while maintaining commercial discipline through
 
 structured market RFPs/benchmarking
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Package concepts into clear scopes and pricing schedules so suppliers quote like-for-like and options can be compared objectively.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with Procurement on bid evaluation and costing intelligence; hand over award/contracting and delivery management to Operations (supporting as needed to protect creative intent).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 5) Delivery Readiness: Risk, Long-Lead &amp; Change Control
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Identify long-lead items and key constraints early (venue restrictions, rigging limits, access/loading, supplier capacity) and drive timely design lock decisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain strict version control and change control on all studio outputs to minimise late-stage rework and scope drift.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure concepts translate into supplier-quotable packs that reduce ambiguity and prevent expensive surprises during delivery.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 6) Commercial Sponsorship Design
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Respond to briefs to create high-value, sellable sponsorship inventory (lounges, brand activations, networking zones, feature moments).
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure sponsored elements integrate into the wider event signature while meeting partner ROI requirements and maintaining quality.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 7) Delivery Support &amp; On-Site Partnership
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work alongside Content/Production/Operations through build-up and onsite delivery in a supporting capacity, ensuring
 
 creative intent is protected
 
 , technical queries are resolved quickly, and supplier execution remains aligned&mdash;while Operations remains accountable for delivery, H&amp;S, and budgets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Attend site visits, supplier workshops, rehearsals, and key show milestones as required.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 8) Reuse Mindset (Nice-to-have value lever)
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Where practical, design scenic elements with
 
 reuse in mind
 
 &mdash;modular components (e.g., desks, archways, d&eacute;cor features, stage parts) that can be repurposed across shows, including back-to-back events in the same venue, to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain a lightweight reusable library of proven elements and re-skin approaches that can be deployed when it makes sense.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 9) Continuous Improvement
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Run post-event reviews: what worked, what didn&rsquo;t, cost drivers, and what can be improved or reused.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain and evolve studio standards to compound quality and efficiency year-on-year.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Key Deliverables
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Portfolio presentations:
 
 High-polish decks that sell a consistent Tahaluf look and feel to Portfolio Directors and stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Supplier-quotable RFP packs:
 
 3D renders, CAD layouts (plans/sections/elevations), key dimensions, material intent/specs, integration assumptions (AV/lighting/rigging/power), scope breakdown, and optioning.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Studio template system:
 
 Consistent deck structure, visual language, documentation standards, and file/versioning discipline.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Reusable IP library (nice to have):
 
 A catalogue of reusable scenic components/approaches where applied, with guidance on re-skinning and redeployment.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Success Measures (KPIs)
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Quality &amp; consistency:
 
 Leadership confidence and a recognisable Tahaluf signature across environments and documents.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Budget alignment:
 
 Accuracy of design-phase cost expectations vs supplier bids (and reduced late-stage cost shocks).
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Approval velocity:
 
 Speed of sign-off from Portfolio Directors due to strong taste level and pre-vetted feasibility.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Commercial impact:
 
 Cost efficiency and savings influence through value engineering, optioning, and selective reuse.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Studio performance:
 
 Throughput, rework reduction, and ability to scale output without adding unnecessary headcount.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 AI-enabled Studio Approach (Lean Team, High Output)
 
 
 
 
 
 Tahaluf&rsquo;s Creative Production Studio is designed to stay
 
 lean, highly skilled, and versatile
 
 &mdash;scaling output by leveraging advances in
 
 AI and modern production software
 
 rather than building oversized teams. The Executive Producer is expected to:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Champion AI-enabled workflows across concepting, design development, documentation, and iteration&mdash;without compromising standards or accuracy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify, test, and operationalise tools that accelerate throughput (e.g., rapid ideation, visual iteration, drafting support, CAD automation, render acceleration, deck production workflows), while maintaining strong QA and sign-off discipline.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish safeguards for
 
 brand consistency, confidentiality, and IP protection
 
 when using AI tools and external platforms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Blend core full-time talent with flexible specialist support (freelancers/partners) and use tooling to absorb peak demand.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you will bring:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven experience leading creative production for large-scale live events, conferences, exhibitions, or experiential environments&mdash;ideally including
 
 main stage / high-complexity builds
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong ability to translate creative into technical reality (structures, staging/scenic, AV integration awareness, power/rigging constraints).
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience producing supplier-quotable packs and running
 
 structured RFPs
 
 or supplier optioning processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary creative and technical teams and holding a high quality bar.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong stakeholder management across Exhibition Directors, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, and senior leadership.
 </li>
 <li>
 GCC experience is
 
 preferred
 
 (not essential), with willingness and capability to operate in a Saudi-based role.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Skills &amp; Behaviours
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High creative bar and strong &ldquo;taste level&rdquo;; confident presenting and defending ideas.
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercial instincts: design-to-budget discipline, optioning mindset, ROI awareness.
 </li>
 <li>
 Structured operator: governance, version control, change control, and clear communication.
 </li>
 <li>
 Calm under pressure; decisive and solutions-led in fast-moving environments when required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to plan resources ahead of time knowing what events are coming up for the year ahead &amp; when.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborative leader with a &ldquo;no surprises&rdquo; approach.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you will get:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Benefits:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Competitive bonus
 </li>
 <li>
 VVIP Bupa Medical Insurance for you and your family
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual leave &ndash; 28 days
 </li>
 <li>
 Remote working on Sundays
 </li>
 <li>
 Working anywhere &ndash; 8 weeks every year
 </li>
 <li>
 School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year (up to a max of three children)
 </li>
 <li>
 Residency visa, including yearly dependent fees
 </li>
 <li>
 Individual annual flight allowance for expats
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 International Relocation Package*:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Paid flight to Riyadh &ndash; individual and family
 </li>
 <li>
 60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival
 </li>
 <li>
 date, or a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
 </li>
 <li>
 Up to SAR 2,500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs
 </li>
 <li>
 Paid flight home for individual and end of service gratuity payment when leaving the company (if applicable)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Local Relocation Package*:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Paid flight to Riyadh &ndash; individual and family (up to a max of three children)
 </li>
 <li>
 30 days accommodation or a suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date, or a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
 </li>
 <li>
 Up to SAR 2,500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 *If eligible
 
 
 
 
 We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.
 
 
 
</div>

Executive Creative Director, Conferences & Events

<div>Company Description 
Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on-demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue. It is a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF). 
 
Tahaluf is bold, visionary, and determined to make an impact. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and a little fun. Here, teamwork rules, and work feels as exciting as the events we create. Scaling at this pace also requires exceptional local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to work with a range of government and non-government organisations at the forefront of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s B2B and B2C large-scale events scene. 
 
Be part of something BIG with Tahaluf&rsquo;s series of record-breaking events: LEAP and Cityscape - the largest events in the world in their respective fields of tech and real estate; Black Hat MEA - a Guinness World Record holder for the largest CTF competition during the event; and CPHI Middle East - the largest pharma debut event in history, to name just a few. Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. 
Job Description 
The Creative Production Studio will become Tahaluf&rsquo;s central creative and production hub&mdash;setting the standard for how our stages, environments, activations, and concept documents look, feel, and get delivered across all events. It will be the engine room for developing Tahaluf&rsquo;s signature design language, producing supplier-ready packs, and enabling portfolio teams to execute faster, more consistently, and with higher quality&mdash;reducing reliance on agencies while retaining IP and raising the bar year-on-year.
What you will do:
As Tahaluf's Executive Creative Director, Conferences &amp; Events you will bring historically agency-led creative work in-house to build a recognisable, repeatable Tahaluf technical and creative signature across all portfolios. You will lead the Studio day-to-day&mdash;building and running a high-performing team that produces beautiful, world-class environments and supplier-quotable technical/RFP packs, with a strong design-to-budget mindset and consistently premium standards.
Studio build opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to help build a new in-house Creative Production Studio from the ground up. Working alongside the VP Production &amp; Vendor Partnerships and the wider leadership team, the Executive Creative Director, Conferences &amp; Events will shape the studio&rsquo;s structure, ways of working, quality standards, and output formats&mdash;building a high-performing team and partner ecosystem aligned to a clear Tahaluf vision.
Scope: The studio&rsquo;s outputs include main stages, second/main supporting stages, sub-stages, d&eacute;cor features and scenic environments, brand activations, and side events such as VIP dinners, networking events, and music/entertainment events, plus special projects.
The Executive Creative Director, Conferences &amp; Events will partner closely with the existing Content, Marketing, Production, and Operations teams in a supporting capacity through build-up and on-site as needed&mdash;protecting creative intent, resolving technical queries, and keeping suppliers aligned&mdash;while Operations retains accountability for delivery, H&amp;S, and budgets.
Reporting &amp; Relationships<ul><li>
Reports to: VP Production &amp; Vendor Partnerships</li><li>
Direct reports may include: Producer, Production Manager, Technical manager, 3D/2D Designer(s), CAD, Studio Manager</li><li>
Internal client dynamic: Serve as an expert consultant to Exhibition/Portfolio Directors and respond to their briefs.</li><li>
Budget/feasibility gate: Partner with Operations/Production to ensure designs are pre-validated for feasibility and budget alignment before being presented for internal approval.</li><li>
Key partners: Marketing (brand strategy), Content team (show needs), Procurement (costing/RFP support), preferred suppliers + wider market suppliers (via RFPs)</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities
1) Studio Build, Leadership &amp; Output Quality<ul><li>
Build, lead, and performance-manage a lean, high-output Creative Production Studio (people, standards, templates, workflows, international freelance pool).</li><li>
Direct the day-to-day output of 3D/2D designers and CAD teams to deliver consistently premium standards.</li><li>
Remain hands-on where it matters: high-level ideation, creative direction, technical quality control, and refining executive-ready presentations.</li><li>
Establish studio governance: briefing intake, prioritisation, review cadence, quality gates, version control, and change control.</li></ul>
2) Creative Direction &amp; Tahaluf Signature<ul><li>
Lead creative development across all portfolios, setting the bar for idea quality, presentation quality, and visual polish.</li><li>
Co-own creative direction with Exhibition/Portfolio Directors and Marketing, ensuring ideas align with event objectives, audience, and brand.</li><li>
Build a recognisable Tahaluf signature across physical environments and concept documents.</li></ul>
3) Design-to-Budget, Feasibility &amp; Value Engineering<ul><li>
Apply Value Engineering early to optimise direct costs without compromising the Tahaluf signature.</li><li>
Identify &ldquo;hero moments&rdquo; that justify higher investment while optimising secondary structures for cost efficiency.</li><li>
Work with Operations/Production to make design-to-budget real, ensuring concepts are cost-aware and feasible before stakeholder presentations.</li><li>
Maintain clear optioning (good/better/best) so decisions are fast and commercial.</li></ul>
4) Supplier Strategy, Market RFPs &amp; Commercial Discipline<ul><li>
Operate a preferred-partner-first approach while maintaining commercial discipline through structured market RFPs/benchmarking.</li><li>
Package concepts into clear scopes and pricing schedules so suppliers quote like-for-like and options can be compared objectively.</li><li>
Partner with Procurement on bid evaluation and costing intelligence; hand over award/contracting and delivery management to Operations (supporting as needed to protect creative intent).</li></ul>
5) Delivery Readiness: Risk, Long-Lead &amp; Change Control<ul><li>
Identify long-lead items and key constraints early (venue restrictions, rigging limits, access/loading, supplier capacity) and drive timely design lock decisions.</li><li>
Maintain strict version control and change control on all studio outputs to minimise late-stage rework and scope drift.</li><li>
Ensure concepts translate into supplier-quotable packs that reduce ambiguity and prevent expensive surprises during delivery.</li></ul>
6) Commercial Sponsorship Design<ul><li>
Respond to briefs to create high-value, sellable sponsorship inventory (lounges, brand activations, networking zones, feature moments).</li><li>
Ensure sponsored elements integrate into the wider event signature while meeting partner ROI requirements and maintaining quality.</li></ul>
7) Delivery Support &amp; On-Site Partnership<ul><li>
Work alongside Content/Production/Operations through build-up and onsite delivery in a supporting capacity, ensuring creative intent is protected, technical queries are resolved quickly, and supplier execution remains aligned&mdash;while Operations remains accountable for delivery, H&amp;S, and budgets.</li><li>
Attend site visits, supplier workshops, rehearsals, and key show milestones as required.</li></ul>
8) Reuse Mindset (Nice-to-have value lever)<ul><li>
Where practical, design scenic elements with reuse in mind&mdash;modular components (e.g., desks, archways, d&eacute;cor features, stage parts) that can be repurposed across shows, including back-to-back events in the same venue, to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.</li><li>
Maintain a lightweight reusable library of proven elements and re-skin approaches that can be deployed when it makes sense.</li></ul>
9) Continuous Improvement<ul><li>
Run post-event reviews: what worked, what didn&rsquo;t, cost drivers, and what can be improved or reused.</li><li>
Maintain and evolve studio standards to compound quality and efficiency year-on-year.</li></ul>
Key Deliverables<ul><li>
Portfolio presentations: High-polish decks that sell a consistent Tahaluf look and feel to Portfolio Directors and stakeholders.</li><li>
Supplier-quotable RFP packs: 3D renders, CAD layouts (plans/sections/elevations), key dimensions, material intent/specs, integration assumptions (AV/lighting/rigging/power), scope breakdown, and optioning.</li><li>
Studio template system: Consistent deck structure, visual language, documentation standards, and file/versioning discipline.</li><li>
Reusable IP library (nice to have): A catalogue of reusable scenic components/approaches where applied, with guidance on re-skinning and redeployment.</li></ul>
Success Measures (KPIs)<ul><li>
Quality &amp; consistency: Leadership confidence and a recognisable Tahaluf signature across environments and documents.</li><li>
Budget alignment: Accuracy of design-phase cost expectations vs supplier bids (and reduced late-stage cost shocks).</li><li>
Approval velocity: Speed of sign-off from Portfolio Directors due to strong taste level and pre-vetted feasibility.</li><li>
Commercial impact: Cost efficiency and savings influence through value engineering, optioning, and selective reuse.</li><li>
Studio performance: Throughput, rework reduction, and ability to scale output without adding unnecessary headcount.</li></ul>
AI-enabled Studio Approach (Lean Team, High Output)
Tahaluf&rsquo;s Creative Production Studio is designed to stay lean, highly skilled, and versatile&mdash;scaling output by leveraging advances in AI and modern production software rather than building oversized teams. The Executive Producer is expected to:<ul><li>
Champion AI-enabled workflows across concepting, design development, documentation, and iteration&mdash;without compromising standards or accuracy.</li><li>
Identify, test, and operationalise tools that accelerate throughput (e.g., rapid ideation, visual iteration, drafting support, CAD automation, render acceleration, deck production workflows), while maintaining strong QA and sign-off discipline.</li><li>
Establish safeguards for brand consistency, confidentiality, and IP protection when using AI tools and external platforms.</li><li>
Blend core full-time talent with flexible specialist support (freelancers/partners) and use tooling to absorb peak demand.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
What you will bring:<ul><li>
Proven experience leading creative production for large-scale live events, conferences, exhibitions, or experiential environments&mdash;ideally including main stage / high-complexity builds.</li><li>
Strong ability to translate creative into technical reality (structures, staging/scenic, AV integration awareness, power/rigging constraints).</li><li>
Experience producing supplier-quotable packs and running structured RFPs or supplier optioning processes.</li><li>
Leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary creative and technical teams and holding a high quality bar.</li><li>
Strong stakeholder management across Exhibition Directors, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, and senior leadership.</li><li>
GCC experience is preferred (not essential), with willingness and capability to operate in a Saudi-based role.</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Behaviours<ul><li>
High creative bar and strong &ldquo;taste level&rdquo;; confident presenting and defending ideas.</li><li>
Commercial instincts: design-to-budget discipline, optioning mindset, ROI awareness.</li><li>
Structured operator: governance, version control, change control, and clear communication.</li><li>
Calm under pressure; decisive and solutions-led in fast-moving environments when required.</li><li>
Ability to plan resources ahead of time knowing what events are coming up for the year ahead &amp; when.</li><li>
Collaborative leader with a &ldquo;no surprises&rdquo; approach.</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
What you will get:
Core Benefits:
<ul><li>Competitive bonus</li><li>
VVIP Bupa Medical Insurance for you and your family</li><li>
Annual leave &ndash; 28 days</li><li>
Remote working on Sundays</li><li>
Working anywhere &ndash; 8 weeks every year</li><li>
School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year (up to a max of three children)</li><li>
Residency visa, including yearly dependent fees</li><li>
Individual annual flight allowance for expats</li></ul>
International Relocation Package*:<ul><li>
Paid flight to Riyadh &ndash; individual and family</li><li>
60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival</li><li>
date, or a one-off payment of SAR 5,000</li><li>
Up to SAR 2,500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs</li><li>
Paid flight home for individual and end of service gratuity payment when leaving the company (if applicable)</li></ul>
Local Relocation Package*:
<ul><li>Paid flight to Riyadh &ndash; individual and family (up to a max of three children)</li><li>
30 days accommodation or a suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date, or a one-off payment of SAR 5,000</li><li>
Up to SAR 2,500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs</li><li>If eligible</li></ul>
We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.</div>

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