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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
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
Creative Studio Leadership &amp; Service Enhancement 
<ul>
<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
<ul>
<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
<ul>
<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
<ul>
<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
<ul>
<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
<ul>
<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
<ul>
<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

Mastercard

<div>Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we&rsquo;re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Creative Solutioning Manager, Advisors Creative Desk
Overview 
The Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, this team provides consulting, marketing, loyalty and analytics to financial institutions and merchants globally.
 
The Advisors Creative Desk (&ldquo;ACD&rdquo;) sits within Services organization and is responsible for ideating &amp; creating engaging, forward-thinking and creative marketing solutions for Mastercard clients.
 
The Solutioning vertical within ACD is focused on working closely with SBLs, Consumer Acquisition &amp; Engagement (CA&amp;E) product and commercialization leads, and Marketing Services leads to define the client opportunities for new CA&amp;E engagements, securing business growth. The Solutioning vertical supports in driving more value through Creative-powered Marketing Services solutions for clients and identifying new incremental revenue generating opportunities to grow the overall profitability of the business, driving 3rd party cost avoidance. 
 
&#61692; Are you driven by being a part of a newly set up business and driving its success?
&#61692; 
Have you managed and influenced client and internal stakeholders? 
&#61692; Are you comfortable with interpreting data in identifying opportunities for growth? 
 
Role 
 
The Creative Solutioning role within ACD focus on ensuring Mastercard&rsquo;s in-house creative services are scoped and positioned effectively for client needs, avoiding third-party cost exposure, and creating smooth entry points into new areas for our services. The role is also responsible for composing customized solutions for key clients to include creative solutions as part of a broader Mastercard Services bundle. 
 
<ul><li>Lead the scoping of project briefs from Marketing Services and other internal stakeholders, defining deliverables, timelines, and costings to ensure alignment and prevent third-party cost exposure.</li><li>Act as a core partner with Marketing Services and Sales, bridging among other internal teams and clients when required, ensuring alignment and smooth project setup from the outset.</li><li>In tandem with Creative Strategists: review, analyze and present clear and strategic recommendations to deliver result-driven marketing solutions powered by creatives.</li><li>Support ACD&rsquo;s entry into new markets by shaping engagement strategies, monitoring early project execution, and embedding ACD as a trusted partner in these regions.</li><li>Prepare and deliver monthly stakeholder reports that combine quantitative metrics with qualitative updates (e.g., case studies, internal initiatives) to showcase ACD&rsquo;s impact and progress.</li><li>Support ACD EEMEA Leadership on strategic initiatives such as internal enablement, awareness campaigns, and process improvements that elevate ACD&rsquo;s integration within Mastercard</li><li>Support EMEA Creative Solutioning Lead in driving the overall growth, positioning, and adoption of ACD services across the region.</li></ul> 
All About You 
<ul><li>Customer-Centric Approach: Skilled at understanding customer needs and translating them into actionable creative scopes, ensuring alignment between ACD&rsquo;s services and customer expectations.</li><li>Marketing Expertise: Knowledgeable in integrated marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness and customer engagement, with a focus on digital marketing campaigns.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Experienced in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, building trust and alignment.</li><li>Analytical &amp; Insight-Driven: Adept at identifying opportunities and evaluating where creative support can add value; able to distill complex information into clear recommendations for inclusion in client scopes.</li><li>Strategic Market Mindset: Forward-looking and adaptable, with the ability to anticipate challenges in new markets, shape engagement strategies, and ensure smooth delivery of first-wave projects that establish ACD credibility.</li><li>Reporting &amp; Storytelling: Strong ability to analyze and synthesize quantitative results and qualitative case studies into clear, compelling updates for senior stakeholders, highlighting impact and opportunities.</li><li>Process-Oriented &amp; Improvement Focused: Skilled in synthesizing project learnings, monitoring performance, and recommending improvements that strengthen efficiency, visibility, and long-term positioning.</li><li>Collaborative Builder &amp; Innovator: Future-focused, with a growth mindset and cross-cultural adaptability; enthusiastic about co-creating with teams across APAC and elevating ACD&rsquo;s role in Mastercard&rsquo;s broader ecosystem.</li><li>Language: Fluency in English and Arabic</li></ul>
Corporate Security Responsibility 
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:<ul><li>
Abide by Mastercard&rsquo;s security policies and practices;</li><li>
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;</li><li>
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and</li><li>
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard&rsquo;s guidelines.</li></ul></div>

Creative Solutioning Manager, Advisors Creative Desk

MasterCard

Overviewbr&gt;
The Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, this team provides consulting, marketing, loyalty and analytics to financial institutions and merchants globally. br&gt;
The Advisors Creative Desk ( ACD ) sits within Services organization and is responsible for ideating &amp; creating engaging, forward-thinking and creative marketing solutions for Mastercard clients. br&gt;
The Solutioning vertical within ACD is focused on working closely with SBLs, Consumer Acquisition &amp; Engagement (CA&amp;E) product and commercialization leads, and Marketing Services leads to define the client opportunities for new CA&amp;E engagements, securing business growth. The Solutioning vertical supports in driving more value through Creative-powered Marketing Services solutions for clients and identifying new incremental revenue generating opportunities to grow the overall profitability of the business, driving 3rd party cost avoidance.br&gt;
 br&gt;
 Are you driven by being a part of a newly set up business and driving its success? br&gt;
 Have you managed and influenced client and internal stakeholders?br&gt;
 Are you comfortable with interpreting data in identifying opportunities for growth?br&gt;
 br&gt;
Rolebr&gt;
 br&gt;
The Creative Solutioning role within ACD focus on ensuring Mastercard s in-house creative services are scoped and positioned effectively for client needs, avoiding third-party cost exposure, and creating smooth entry points into new areas for our services. The role is also responsible for composing customized solutions for key clients to include creative solutions as part of a broader Mastercard Services bundle.br&gt;
 br&gt;
 Lead the scoping of project briefs from Marketing Services and other internal stakeholders, defining deliverables, timelines, and costings to ensure alignment and prevent third-party cost exposure.br&gt;
 Act as a core partner with Marketing Services and Sales, bridging among other internal teams and clients when required, ensuring alignment and smooth project setup from the outset.br&gt;
 In tandem with Creative Strategists: review, analyze and present clear and strategic recommendations to deliver result-driven marketing solutions powered by creatives.br&gt;
 Support ACD s entry into new markets by shaping engagement strategies, monitoring early project execution, and embedding ACD as a trusted partner in these regions.br&gt;
 Prepare and deliver monthly stakeholder reports that combine quantitative metrics with qualitative updates (e.g., case studies, internal initiatives) to showcase ACD s impact and progress.br&gt;
 Support ACD EEMEA Leadership on strategic initiatives such as internal enablement, awareness campaigns, and process improvements that elevate ACD s integration within Mastercardbr&gt;
 Support EMEA Creative Solutioning Lead in driving the overall growth, positioning, and adoption of ACD services across the region.br&gt;
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Nissan

<div>PURPOSE / DETAILS OF THE JOB 
 
Nissan Middle East is seeking a dynamic and experienced Events &amp; Creative Manager to join our marketing team. This role requires a strategic and creative professional with 8 years of experience in events management, advertising, or similar marketing disciplines. 
 
The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing high-impact brand events, activations, and sponsorships across the Middle East region. This role also involves the development of advertising campaigns &amp; creative marketing initiatives to drive brand visibility and engagement. In addition, the candidate will play a key role in driving creative innovation, including exploring and integrating new tools and technologies to enhance our campaigns. 
 
Main Tasks &amp; Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>
Plan and Manage Events: 
<ul><li>Plan, execute, and oversee all aspects of brand events, activations, and experiential marketing initiatives across Nissan Middle East markets.</li><li>
Maximize budget efficiency &amp; utilization through events planning phase.</li><li>
Ensure cross functional alignment is done with all stake holders &amp; deliver local to regional validations.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li> 
Creative Campaign Development: 
<ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to conceptualize and develop creative assets for regional campaigns.</li><li>
Work on end-to-end creative development from briefing till campaign is dispatched to media, while working with media team to assess assets performance for the models in charge.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li> 
Innovation &amp; AI Integration: 
<ul><li>Proactively explore, test, and recommend innovative marketing tools and technologies-particularly AI-driven solutions that can enhance creativity, personalization, and operational efficiency.</li><li>
Work on A/B testing opportunities through media campaigns to always test assets efficiency.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li> 
Project Management: 
Manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholder coordination internally and externally, ensuring seamless execution of the projects handled.</li></ul><ul><li> 
Agency &amp; Vendor Management: 
Oversee agency partners, production vendors, and other third-party providers to ensure quality, creativity, and efficiency.</li></ul><ul><li> 
Performance &amp; Reporting: 
Generate post-event reports and track creative performance across campaigns.</li></ul> 
KPIs: 
<ul><li>
Event &amp; Activation Delivery: 
Seamless planning and execution on time and within budget.</li><li>
Post Event Satisfaction Score: 
Achieve an average post-activation satisfaction score of 8/10</li><li>
Audience Engagement Impact: 
Meet or exceed predefined engagement targets (e.g. leads, interactions, impressions) per event.</li><li>
Creative Excellence: 
Assets delivery on time, within budget while meeting or exceeding engagement benchmarks (e.g. CTR, video views, completion rates) per campaign.</li><li>
Marketing Innovation Adoption: 
Pilot and integrate a minimum of 3 new AI or tech-driven marketing tools annually, with at least 1 showing measurable efficiency or creative impact.</li></ul> 

BACKGROUND &amp; SKILLS REQUIRED
 
 
Background &amp; Experience (years): 
 
Specific technical skills: 
<ul><li>
Minimum 8 years of experience in events management &amp; advertising, or related marketing roles.</li><li>
Fluency in English is mandatory, and Arabic is highly preferred.</li><li>
Proven experience executing large-scale events and integrated marketing campaigns.</li><li>
Experience in automotive or consumer-facing industries is a plus.</li><li>
Experience in an event/creative agency is a plus.</li><li>
Proven experience executing large-scale events and integrated marketing campaigns.</li><li>
Strong project management and organizational skills.</li><li>
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</li></ul> 
Behavioural Competencies Required 
<ul><li>
Creative &amp; Strategic: Thinks innovatively while aligning with brand goals.</li><li>
Proactive: Takes initiative and drives projects independently.</li><li>
Adaptable: Thrives in fast-paced, changing environments.</li><li>
Tech-Savvy: Embraces new tools, especially AI and marketing tech.</li><li>
Collaborative: Works well with diverse teams and external partners.</li><li>
Detail-Oriented: Manages multiple tasks with precision.</li><li>
Customer-Focused: Prioritizes audience engagement and relevance.</li><li>
Clear Communicator: Expresses ideas effectively and professionally.</li></ul> 
At Nissan, we believe that the differences among us - differences in race, gender, age, mindset, religion, people with disabilities and much more - make us stronger and equip us to better serve our customers and communities. We are committed to creating positive change that ensures transparency and inclusivity throughout the career journey, in order to build teams that create a sense of belonging for all members. 
 
#LI-RB 
Dubai United Arab Emirates</div>

Events & Creative Manager

Main Tasks &amp; Responsibilities:
<ul>
 <li>Plan and Manage Events:
 <ul>
 <li>Plan, execute, and oversee all aspects of brand events, activations, and experiential marketing initiatives across Nissan Middle East markets.</li>
 <li>Maximize budget efficiency &amp; utilization through events planning phase.</li>
 <li>Ensure cross functional alignment is done with all stake holders &amp; deliver local to regional validations.</li>
 </ul>
 </li>
 <li>Creative Campaign Development:
 <ul>
 <li>Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to conceptualize and develop creative assets for regional campaigns.</li>
 <li>Work on end-to-end creative development from briefing till campaign is dispatched to media, while working with media team to assess assets performance for the models in charge.</li>
 </ul>
 </li>
 <li>Innovation &amp; AI Integration:
 <ul>
 <li>Proactively explore, test, and recommend innovative marketing tools and technologies particularly AI-driven solutions that can enhance creativity, personalization, and operational efficiency.</li>
 <li>Work on A/B testing opportunities through media campaigns to always test assets efficiency.</li>
 </ul>
 </li>
 <li>Project Management:
 Manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholder coordination internally and externally, ensuring seamless execution of the projects handled.</li>
 <li>Agency &amp; Vendor Management:
 Oversee agency partners, production vendors, and other third-party providers to ensure quality, creativity, and efficiency.</li>
 <li>Performance &amp; Reporting:
 Generate post-event reports and track creative performance across campaigns.</li>
</ul>
KPIs:
<ul>
 <li>Event &amp; Activation Delivery:
 Seamless planning and execution on time and within budget.</li>
 <li>Post Event Satisfaction Score:
 Achieve an average post-activation satisfaction score of 8/10</li>
 <li>Audience Engagement Impact:
 Meet or exceed predefined engagement targets (e.g. leads, interactions, impressions) per event.</li>
 <li>Creative Excellence:
 Assets delivery on time, within budget while meeting or exceeding engagement benchmarks (e.g. CTR, video views, completion rates) per campaign.</li>
 <li>Marketing Innovation Adoption:
 Pilot and integrate a minimum of 3 new AI or tech-driven marketing tools annually, with at least 1 showing measurable efficiency or creative impact.</li>
</ul>

LA ROSIST ROSE LLC

Sales &amp; Marketing Manager &ndash; Specialty Caf&eacute; (Coffee, Food, Pastries &amp; Flowers)Location: Umm Ramool, Dubai Job Type: Full-time / On-siteAbout UsWe are a concept caf&eacute; that brings together specialty coffee, delicious main courses, artisan pastries, and fresh floral arrangements &mdash; creating a warm, aesthetic, and memorable experience for every guest.We&rsquo;re looking for a passionate and results-driven Sales &amp; Marketing Manager to lead our marketing initiatives and drive business growth through effective campaigns, partnerships, and community engagement.Position OverviewAs the Sales &amp; Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring marketing and sales strategies that promote our caf&eacute;, products, and services. You&rsquo;ll work closely with the creative team, especially the photographer/videographer, to produce engaging content &mdash; and develop innovative sales initiatives to attract and retain customers.Key ResponsibilitiesMarketing &amp; Branding<ul><li>Develop and execute marketing strategies to build strong brand awareness and increase footfall.</li><li>Plan and implement promotional campaigns for coffee, pastries, and floral collections.</li><li>Maintain consistent branding across digital and print materials.</li><li>Collaborate with the photographer/videographer &mdash; provide creative direction and ideas for shoots (menu items, lifestyle, behind-the-scenes, events).</li></ul>Sales &amp; Business Development<ul><li>Identify and pursue opportunities for catering, corporate orders, events, and collaborations.</li><li>Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, influencers, and partners.</li><li>Plan and execute in-store promotions, seasonal offers, and customer loyalty programs.</li><li>Ensure marketing efforts directly contribute to revenue growth and customer engagement.</li></ul>Customer &amp; Community Engagement<ul><li>Collect customer feedback to enhance service and marketing direction.</li><li>Represent the caf&eacute; at community and industry events.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.</li><li>3+ years of proven experience in sales and marketing, preferably in F&amp;B, hospitality, or lifestyle brands.</li><li>Strong experience in social media management and digital marketing campaigns.</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.</li><li>Creative mindset with an eye for aesthetics and storytelling.</li><li>Ability to work with photographers/videographers to develop visually compelling content.</li><li>Passion for coffee, food, and design is highly preferred!</li><li>Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Sales & Marketing Manager

Sanchayan VK

Role Overview:The Business Development Executive/Manager will play a key role in driving the agency&rsquo;s growth by identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and positioning our creative services in the market. This role demands someone who understands the advertising landscape, thinks strategically, and can communicate the agency&rsquo;s vision with confidence and clarity.---Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities across diverse industries.</li><li>Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, brands, and marketing professionals.</li><li>Collaborate with the creative and strategy teams to develop impactful client proposals and presentations.</li><li>Understand client needs and align them with the agency&rsquo;s creative solutions.</li><li>Represent the agency in networking events, pitch meetings, and industry gatherings.</li><li>Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets, ensuring consistent business growth.</li><li>Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry insights to shape business strategy.</li><li>Contribute to brand-building initiatives and strategic partnerships that elevate the agency&rsquo;s presence.</li></ul>---Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.</li><li>2&ndash;5 years of experience in Business Development, preferably in the advertising or creative industry.</li><li>Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.</li><li>A solid understanding of marketing, branding, and digital media trends.</li><li>Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and passionate about creativity and innovation.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>Email: HR@storyminds.asiaJob Type: Full-timeBase Pay: From AED5,000.00 per monthWork Location: Remote

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