Creative Director - Arabic Speaker

About CAMEL AGENCY

CAMEL AGENCY is a creative marketing firm based in the UAE, focusing on social media management, content creation, performance marketing, photography, videography, branding, and digital campaigns. With extensive experience and a clientele exceeding 1,000, the agency strengthens brand presence through strategic storytelling and compelling visuals. Their clientele includes restaurants, hospitality, lifestyle, retail, and corporate sectors, all receiving customized projects that align with their brand identity to engage target audiences effectively. CAMEL emphasizes brand memorability over mere content production.

Position Overview

This full-time, on-site role in Abu Dhabi requires an Arabic-speaking Creative Director. The individual will spearhead the creative vision for campaigns by managing concept development, visual storytelling, and brand experiences across varied sectors. Key duties include directing creative teams in art and design, refining campaign materials, and maintaining brand cohesion throughout social media, digital content, and marketing efforts. Collaboration with account managers, strategists, and production teams is essential to convert client goals into captivating creative outputs while upholding quality standards. Additionally, the role entails mentoring creative team members, participating in client pitches and proposals, and keeping abreast of regional and international trends in design, branding, and digital marketing.

Required Qualifications

• Expertise in creative direction and strategic leadership to establish the overarching creative vision for campaigns.
• Strong skills in branding to sustain consistent brand identities across platforms.
• Proficiency in art direction and graphic design ensuring visually appealing, brand-consistent creations.
• Fluency in both spoken and written Arabic, paired with strong English communication capabilities, to liaise effectively with regional clients and internal teams.
• Established senior-level experience within agency or brand settings, preferably within GCC or MENA markets.
• Leadership ability to guide, motivate, and mentor diverse creative teams while managing stakeholders collaboratively.
• Awareness of social media, digital marketing trends, and content types, particularly those geared towards visually-centered campaigns.
• Bachelor’s degree in design, advertising, marketing, communications, or related fields, or comparable professional experience.