Lead Creative Manager

Role & Tasks:

• Build, lead, and review work of the creative team in the production of all web, print, and digital marketing collateral
• Spearhead and manage visual content strategy for both small-scale and large-scale projects, harnessing strategy, digital and brand design and technology
• Coordinate with the Account Manager and content creators for any Social Media campaign, promotion or post boost
• Coordinate with the Web/App Executive for any website request for highlighting a product/offer/bundle or special functionality/service through a banner, photoshoot/video shoot, design, …
• Coordinate with the Digital Ads Manager to provide the proper visuals (design, video, banner, MPU, …) in order to run a display/video ad campaign
• Create templates for the newsletters
• Create corporate identity briefs and guidelines for each business (existing and new)
• Create touchpoints for each business and employee based on the business leader request
• Create digital catalogs & portfolios
• Suggest website redesign (if & when requested)
• Create art content for any portal related marketing campaign
• Work with the brand team to produce new ideas for company branding, promotional campaigns and marketing communications
• Evaluate trends, assess new data and be up-to-date with the latest visual marketing techniques
• Create and implement tailored and original visuals for the marketing plans based on individual business requirements
• Conduct brainstorming meetings and creative sessions with your team
• Shape brand standards and create procedures to ensure all outcomes and touchpoints are brand appropriate
• Supervise the department's daily workflow, assign project workload, and monitor deadlines and budgets
• Develop exceptional and well-crafted copy that meet each businesses’ requirements
• Present weekly/monthly reports to the E-marketing director
• Reports directly to the E-marketing Director.

Essential skills and Qualifications (Experience, Education, Licensure & language skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
• English proficiency is a must (besides Arabic)
• A strong eye for visual composition
• Able to give and receive constructive criticism
• Photography and videography skills (as well as photo & video editing skills) (preferable)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written - Outlook/email communication, briefs, presentations, …)
• Data and detail oriented, creative, and collaborative problem solver with outstanding communication and project management skills.
• Good knowledge in social media visual and graphical requirements mainly Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
• Good knowledge in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, …)
• Proficient in designing and publishing tools (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, …)
• 3 – 4 years working experience in similar role with an agency (preferable)
• Fast learner
• Organized, accurate with strong attention to details while being multi-tasking
• People, project and time management skills
• Ability to work fast and smart under pressure, manage and meet deadlines and priorities
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team as well as independently to problem-solve using own initiative
• Ability to work based on a brief and able to support all team members and back another’s vision