We are recruiting a senior-level Creative Director for a growing media company based in Abu Dhabi. This is a high-impact leadership role within a start-up environment, suited to a commercially driven creative leader who can combine strategic direction, client engagement, and business development.

The company partners with high-profile enterprise clients, delivering integrated media, marketing, and advertising solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the company’s creative vision, building strategic partnerships, and driving business growth.

This role is ideal for a senior creative leader or consultancy professional with strong stakeholder management experience and a proven ability to develop new business and operate at executive level.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Creative Leadership

• Define and lead the company’s creative vision and strategic direction
• Oversee the development of high-quality creative and marketing solutions
• Ensure delivery standards align with premium client expectations
• Contribute to the long-term growth and positioning of the business

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and enterprise clients
• Lead high-level client discussions and presentations
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients on media and marketing solutions
• Represent the company at industry and client engagements

Business Development

• Drive new business growth and revenue generation
• Leverage industry relationships and networks to secure new clients
• Lead or support major pitches and commercial opportunities
• Identify partnership opportunities across the region

Partnership & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage relationships with key partners and vendors
• Oversee collaboration across creative and delivery teams
• Ensure seamless execution across multiple stakeholders

Requirements:

• Proven experience at Creative Director, Executive Creative Director, or Director level
• Background in media, marketing, advertising, or consultancy
• Strong experience working with enterprise or high-value clients
• Demonstrated success in business development and client acquisition
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive presence
• Established network within the UAE media/marketing ecosystem
• Experience operating in entrepreneurial or start-up environments is advantageous
• Proficiency in Arabic language is advantageous

REF: ZC182209