Lead Creative Manager

Al Joaib Holding-Hofuf, Saudi Arabia

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)
  • 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