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Acorn Strategy

This role exists to lead Acorn Strategy s Creative Studio with bold, strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
 
The Creative Services Manager is responsible for shaping brand and creative strategies in collaboration with the General Manager and Group Account Director, while also overseeing the development of campaign concepts, brand identities, applications, guidelines, and collateral.
 
The Creative Services Manager provides creative leadership across Acorn s core services, from campaign asset development and motion graphics to copywriting and design.
 
They are the custodian of quality control, ensuring all creative outputs meet world-class standards. As both strategist and doer, they delegate effectively to drive operational efficiency but are also ready to step in and deliver work directly when needed.
 
Brand &amp; Creative Strategy
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<li>Partner with Acorn s Strategy team and Group Account Director to craft compelling brand and creative strategies.</li>
<li>Lead conceptualisation of integrated campaigns, from insight-driven ideas through to execution, across digital, social, advertising, and events.</li>
<li>Provide strategic creative direction for brand identity creation, applications, and guidelines, ensuring clarity and consistency across all touchpoints.</li>
<li>Require minimal input from client servicing by proactively developing independent, insight-led creative solutions. </li>
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Creative Studio Leadership &amp; Service Enhancement 
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<li>Lead the Creative Studio, overseeing design, copywriting, and motion graphics, while reviewing all ongoing work and providing real-time feedback.</li>
<li>Set quality standards across the studio, ensuring deliverables meet the highest benchmarks of creativity and strategic alignment.</li>
<li>Guide and mentor team members to enhance skills, expand responsibilities, and take on leadership opportunities.</li>
<li>Identify capability gaps and lead recruitment of new talent to strengthen the studio.</li>
<li>Drive a culture of continuous learning, keeping the team in tune with global trends, award-winning practices, and emerging tools.</li>
</ul>
 
Creative Direction Across Deliverables
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<li>Oversee and guide the animation and motion graphics team, providing creative direction and ensuring outputs align with campaign and brand objectives.</li>
<li>Lead design and production of campaign assets and brand collateral, ensuring outputs are visually compelling, strategically aligned, and commercially viable.</li>
<li>Maintain oversight of all studio work, balancing delegation with hands-on execution when deadlines or priorities require.</li>
</ul>
 
Tools, Subscriptions &amp; Resource Management
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<li>Act as custodian of creative tools, software subscriptions, and memberships, ensuring timely renewals and assessing emerging technologies for adoption.</li>
<li>Manage studio resources effectively, ensuring accurate allocation of time, tools, and costs across projects.</li>
<li>Monitor industry-standard rates and ensure deliverables are scoped appropriately for profitability.</li>
</ul>
 
Proactive Leadership &amp; Operational Efficiency
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<li>Anticipate challenges and propose innovative operational solutions to improve efficiency.</li>
<li>Traffic management duties to assign tasks, balance workloads, and manage multiple priorities.</li>
<li>Step in personally when needed to deliver high-quality work during urgent or peak periods, setting an example of proactive leadership.</li>
</ul>
 
Copywriting &amp; Storytelling
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<li>Provide direction and frameworks for copywriters, crafting headlines, taglines, and storytelling angles that strengthen campaign narratives.</li>
<li>Ensure messaging resonates with both global and Arabic-first audiences, balancing cultural nuance with international appeal.</li>
</ul>
 
Visual Design &amp; Creative Excellence
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<li>Bring expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AI generative tools, storyboarding, and relevant video editing software.</li>
<li>Set design standards across the studio, ensuring creativity and consistency across all outputs.</li>
<li>Contribute directly to design and production when needed to support deadlines or elevate key deliverables.</li>
</ul>
 
Commercial Acumen &amp; Business Growth
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<li>Demonstrate strong understanding of costing creative projects, resource allocation, margins, and profitability.</li>
<li>Support business growth by contributing to pitches, scoping creative deliverables accurately, and optimising resource use.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to expand Acorn s creative service offering, ensuring it evolves with client and market needs. </li>
</ul>

Creative Services Manager

ESMOS Recruitment

<div>
 
 ESMOS is recruiting for a Creative Director for one of our clients in the events industry based in Dubai.
 
 
 
 
 
 As a Creative Director, to lead the conceptualization and execution of design projects across museums, exhibitions, events, and brand activations. The ideal candidate combines creative storytelling with spatial and technical expertise to deliver immersive and memorable brand experiences.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Lead the creative vision, concept development, and execution of design projects.
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 Oversee spatial, lighting, and set design to ensure cohesive and impactful experiences.
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into reality.
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 Present creative ideas and solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
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 Manage and mentor creative teams, fostering innovation and collaboration.
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 Ensure creative excellence while aligning with project goals, timelines, and budgets.
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 Stay informed on design trends, materials, and emerging technologies.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
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 Degree in Design, Architecture, Branding or Theatre Design, or a related field preferred.
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 Minimum 7 years of experience as a Creative Director or Senior Creative Lead with a focus on Museum Design, Exhibition, Events, Brand Activations and scenography.
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 Possess a strong portfolio showcasing excellent work samples
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 Experienced in spatial design, storytelling, lighting, set design, and interactive media.
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 Team management and leadership skills.
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 Ability to communicate and present to stakeholders
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 Knowledge of production processes, materials, and technologies relevant to exhibition and event design.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Salary is up to 42K AED per month plus benefits.
 
 
 
</div>

Creative Director - Events

Artigence

Creative Director to lead bold brand storytelling and visuals. Manage teams, develop campaigns, and ensure brand consistency. 5+ years senior experience, strong portfolio, Adobe Suite &amp; Figma skills required. Bonus: motion graphics, UI/UX, public speaking.

Creative Director

Client of Hanson Search Ltd

Managing Director, GCC: Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Lead strategic growth and regional development across the GCC.</li>
<li>Drive commercial performance through new business initiatives, partnerships, and long-term client relationships.</li>
<li>Oversee operations, finance, marketing, and client delivery, ensuring excellence and profitability across all functions in Dubai.</li>
<li>Inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams spanning creative, production, and client service disciplines.</li>
<li>Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability that empowers teams to deliver exceptional results.</li>
</ul>

Managing Director Award-Winning Creative Agency

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>

Client of Eagle Consultancy Middle East DMCC

Job Specification: 
<ul> <li> 10+ years of progressive experience in Senior Creative Leadership role or a related field.</li> <li>Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Expertise in developing and implementing impactful business and creative strategies.</li> <li>Deep understanding of technology, including AI, AR/VR, interactive installations, and digital platforms.</li> <li>Proven track record of leading high-profile creative campaigns that incorporate emerging technologies.</li> <li>Strong expertise in creative direction, design, storytelling, and experience strategy.</li> <li>Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.</li> <li>Strong business acumen with the ability to align creative strategies with business objectives.</li> <li>Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire both internal teams and external clients.</li> <li>Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and revenue growth strategies within a creative business.</li> <li>Strong negotiation skills for client and partner discussions.</li> <li>Humble, approachable, and collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork and mutual respect.</li> <li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</li> <li>Passion for innovation and continuous learning, with a commitment to pushing creative boundaries and delivering excellence.</li> <li>Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Creative Strategy, or related field will be an added advantage (MBA or advanced degree preferred).</li> </ul>

Executive Creative Director

Live Recruitment

Due to continued growth they are now looking for an Event Account Director to join their growing events team to head up one of their flag ship luxury clients within the beauty sector. This is a senior role within the Client Services team, fully dedicated to their global beauty brands. You will lead flagship accounts, manage international stakeholders, and oversee large-scale beauty projects that define how the industry experiences creativity. As an Account Director you will be supporting the Senior Leadership Team and ensuring delivery of projects including managing creative and production delivery. A broad role, responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Client and account management</li> <li>Taking, interpreting and challenging briefs</li> <li>Creating engaging responses</li> <li>Overseeing all elements of delivery and ensuring timescales and schedules are adhered to</li> <li>Leading internal design and technical teams</li> <li>Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers when necessary</li> <li>Stakeholder management</li> <li>Budget management</li> <li>Line management and development of a team</li> </ul>

Event Account Director

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