Creative Director

Description:

At Kilograph, we’re interested in exploring new forms of creativity for the present and future. We thrive on breaking boundaries, harnessing innovation, technology, data, and culture to sculpt solutions that deeply resonate with individuals and their communities worldwide. Leading this journey is our Creative Leadership Team in the Middle East, guiding efforts across Experience Design, Integrated/Campaign, and Design. At the heart of this mission, the Creative Director, at Kilograph Middle East plays a pivotal role in ensuring excellence and innovation permeate every visual design project and talent initiative in the region.

As the Creative Director of Kilograph Middle East, you will collaborate with other creative leads and senior management at Kilograph to define the trajectory of Kilograph’s newest office. You will spearhead a culture that prioritizes exceptional, aesthetically refined, innovation-driven work, attracting both new clientele and top-tier talent. This role reports directly to the Executive Creative Director globally in conjunction with our Managing Director for the Middle East office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and spearhead creative efforts on projects both internal and those contracted to Kilograph in the Middle East, guiding fellow designers in crafting top-tier solutions.
• Possess a deep understanding of integrated creative and experience design, integrating these disciplines seamlessly into your work.
• Skillfully execute projects across diverse platforms and mediums, including social, digital, film, OOH, and print.
• Oversee teams from ideation to final product, ensuring adherence to Kilograph standards while surpassing client strategies and objectives.

Collaboration + Connection

• Excel as a collaborator, helping to build multidisciplinary creative teams and fostering an environment of connection and collaboration.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and empathy towards our diverse community of visual designers, representing various backgrounds, cultures, and languages.
• Cultivate and maintain trustworthy relationships with our client partners, consistently pushing boundaries for Kilograph.
• Possess exceptional presentation skills, articulating creative work and rationale with clarity and passion, effectively evoking excitement and buy-in.
• Prioritize regular collaboration with CDs and discipline leaders from other groups and offices globally.

Leading Your Team

• Guide, mentor, empower, and inspire a growing team of visual designers, including brand and graphic designers, visualization artists, and multidisciplinary designers at all levels.
• Lead by example, setting the tone for your creative teams’ engagement and performance.
• Foster a healthy and nurturing culture of creativity and design in the Middle East, ensuring it’s not only enjoyable but conducive to learning and growth.
• Establish clear expectations and boundaries for direct reports through regular, transparent communication.
• Regularly engage with community/group leaders in the local and global creative industries to gain insights into new processes, identify growth opportunities, and mitigate talent attrition.

QUALIFICATIONS

You are a seasoned and esteemed creative leader with over 10 years of experience, with a portfolio of award-winning, globally recognized projects. You also possess the ability to mentor teams and will play an active role on all projects in the studio. You lead with a dedication to creativity and design, coupled with a curiosity about its intersection with global culture and technology. In the role of Creative Director, you will serve as the primary creative partner for new and existing clients. You will collaborate closely with Creative and Production teams across Kilograph services at our global offices, striving to unite a shared vision for our future.