Head of Creative Strategy and Planning

3 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Incubeta Full time

As the Head of Creative Strategy at our integrated creative agency, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving our strategic vision, ensuring alignment between business objectives and creative execution - you will be at the forefront of revolutionizing how brands connect with audiences.

Your role is a unique blend of strategic prowess, creative brilliance, and tech-savvy innovation.

Leading a team of dynamic creative strategists and planners, you will shape our strategic vision, steer end-to-end communication strategies, ignite creative genius, and architect the evolution of our data, analytics, and tech.

In this role, you’ll be both a people’s champion and a technical virtuoso, driving success through groundbreaking ideas, strategic finesse, and empowering leadership.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Creative Business Strategic Planning**:

- Collaborate with creative senior leadership to define the long-term vision, goals, and growth strategies.
- Harness your startup spirit to spot trends, seize opportunities and navigate challenges, ensuring our strategies remain agile and ahead of the curve.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify business opportunities, trends, and potential risks.
- Develop strategic frameworks to guide decision-making across the agency's offerings, ensuring alignment with client needs and industry shifts.
- ** End-to-End Communications Strategy and Planning**:

- Lead the charge in devising cutting-edge, data-driven communication strategies that ignite digital (& all other) platforms and captive audiences.
- Lead the development of integrated communications strategies that effectively combine traditional and digital channels.
- Work closely with account teams to translate client objectives into actionable strategic plans, ensuring seamless execution across campaigns.
- Evaluate campaign performance and provide insights to optimize strategies for greater impact.
- ** Creative Trailblazer**:

- Shape the creative landscape by catalyzing imaginative masterpieces that resonate with audiences and amplify brand narratives.
- Collaborate with creative teams to conceptualize and develop innovative ideas that align with strategic objectives.
- Provide guidance on storytelling, messaging, and creative direction to elevate the agency's output and differentiate our client offerings.
- Ensure that creative strategies effectively communicate brand messages while resonating with target audiences.
- ** Creative Data, Analytics & Tech Unit Development**:

- Establish and lead a data, analytics, and tech unit within the creative hub, driving the integration of data-driven insights into strategic decision-making for our creative projects.
- Work alongside other data teams within Incubeta - ensuring cross-group integrations (ops & product).
- Identify and implement technological solutions that enhance the hub’s capabilities in data analysis, measurement, and reporting.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to leverage data for optimizing campaigns, identifying trends, and uncovering further business opportunities.
- ** Team Leadership and Management**:

- Manage and mentor a team of creative strategists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Provide guidance on professional development, skills enhancement, and career growth for team members.
- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between creative strategy, creative, and execution teams.

**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**:

- ** Business Growth and Client Impact**:

- Increase creative revenue through strategic initiatives and successful campaign outcomes.
- Enhance client satisfaction and retention by delivering strategic solutions that drive tangible results.
- **Strategic Excellence**:

- Develop and execute comprehensive business, communications, and creative strategies that align with client goals.
- Demonstrate innovative thinking and adaptability to changing market dynamics.
- **Data-Driven Decision-Making**:

- Establish a robust data and analytics unit for creative projects, resulting in actionable insights that inform strategic direction.
- Improve campaign effectiveness through data-driven optimizations.
- **Team Development**:

- Cultivate a tribe of strategic visionaries, fueling their growth, zeal and a collective pursuit of excellence.
- Measure and enhance team engagement, growth, and collaboration - illuminate the path to greatness, fostering your team that thrives on audacious dreams and collaborative brilliance.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience (10+ years) in strategic planning, communications strategy, and creative strategy within the advertising, marketing, or creative agency industry.
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a track record of successfully leading and developing teams.
- Excellent commu


  • Creative Head

    3 weeks ago


    Dubai International City, United Arab Emirates SSB Bazaar General Trading LLC Full time

    We are looking for an experienced Creative Head to provide our creative team with guidance and ideas to launch new impressive projects. You will devise the concepts and strategies for a particular venture and will monitor its progress. You will be able to implement your creative vision and become the point of reference for any creative plan that wants to...

  • Head of Strategy

    3 months ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Socialize Agency Full time

    Are you a strategic genius with a passion for social media and the drive to inspire others? Do you have the skills to lead a high-performing team and take our agency to the next level? If so, you might be the Head of Strategy we're looking for! Socialize is not your average agency. We're a dynamic team of thinkers, creative enthusiasts, and social media...


  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates Visa Full time

    **Company Description** Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and...

  • Head of Creative

    1 week ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Property Finder Full time

    **Company Profile** Founded by Michael Lahyani in 2005 as a magazine (Al Bab World), Property Finder today is the leading property portal in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region. The platform offers a host of products and services tailored to make the home search process transparent for millions who visit the portal while creating value...

  • Head of Strategy

    4 weeks ago


    dubai, United Arab Emirates Careem Networks FZ LLC Full time

    About the teamCareem Grocery is on a mission to reinvent the way people shop for grocery, pharmacy and retail products. As an exciting new vertical within Careem (a startup within a startup), we’re in the early stages of building our product and scaling across the region. We have plenty of interesting and fundamental challenges to solve in order to achieve...


  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates Metahomes Full time

    to collaborate with the marketing and social media teams to develop content strategies aligned with the brand's objectives and target audience. to research and identify current trends, popular topics, and cultural references. - to persuade the audience to adapt to the “new way of marketing” through unique ideas. to plan, execute and develop (create) a...


  • dubai, United Arab Emirates Creative Learning Academy of Utah LLC Full time

    Full-TimeSnap Incis a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products areSnapchat, a visual messaging...

  • Head of Creative

    4 weeks ago


    dubai, United Arab Emirates Property Finder Full time

    Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region. The platform offers a host of products and services tailored to make the home search process transparent for millions who visit the portal while creating value for the partners who advertise on the platform.Over the years, we've expanded our operations...

  • Head of Creative

    2 weeks ago


    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Property Finder Full time

    Company ProfileFounded by Michael Lahyani in 2005 as a magazine (Al Bab World), Property Finder today is the leading property portal in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region. The platform offers a host of products and services tailored to make the home search process transparent for millions who visit the portal while creating value for the...

  • Head of Strategy

    4 weeks ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates ANAX Media Full time

    **About Us**: **Position Overview**: As the Head of Strategy for Anax Holding Group, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the overall corporate strategy. This leadership position requires a seasoned strategist with a comprehensive understanding of various business domains within the holding group. **Key Responsibilities**: - **Strategic...


  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates Right Calibre Full time

    **Responsibilities**: As the Head of Social Strategist, your primary responsibility will be to implement and plan Social Media best practices and digital content strategies for one of our major tech clients, encompassing new business opportunities. This role involves active participation in a diverse range of fast-paced projects from inception to...

  • Head of Business

    4 weeks ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates BUZ Full time

    **Job post for Head of Strategy and Business** **Marketing & Communications Agency** **Responsibilities**: - Strategic Leadership: Developing comprehensive media and marketing strategies for clients across various industries. - Pitching and New Business: Lead and organize compelling pitches to prospective clients. Leverage your pitching experience to win...

  • Head of Strategy

    3 months ago


    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Venture Search Full time

    An esteemed global oil trading firm is currently seeking a strategic visionary to join their team as the Head of Strategy & Analytics. With a strong foothold in the energy market, our client is committed to innovation and growth. They are looking for an experienced professional to lead their strategic initiatives and drive business expansion through...


  • dubai, United Arab Emirates Eleven Creative Strategy Full time

    Eleven Creative Strategy is looking for a Senior Account Manager in our Dubai office to proactively develop sustained relationships and opportunities.ResponsibilitiesProactively develop and sustain ongoing client relationships that drive ongoing revenue and opportunitiesDevelop a deep understanding of the client and their industry; its business initiatives,...

  • Head of Strategy

    2 weeks ago


    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ANAX Media Full time

    About Us:Position Overview:As the Head of Strategy for Anax Holding Group, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the overall corporate strategy. This leadership position requires a seasoned strategist with a comprehensive understanding of various business domains within the holding group.Key Responsibilities:- Strategic Planning: Develop and...

  • Head – Planning

    2 weeks ago


    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 6thStreet Full time

    Head – Planning & Merchandising Jobs In Dubai | 6thStreet.comAbout the job6THSTREET.COM is a one-stop shop for style-conscious women, men and kids in the UAE, KSA and Kuwait. The fashion-savvy destination offers collections from over 150 international fashion brands such as Dune London, ALDO, Naturalizer, Nine West, Charles & Keith, New Balance, Crocs,...


  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates Right Calibre Full time

    Responsibilities: As the Head of Social Strategist your primary responsibility will be to implement and plan Social Media best practices and digital content strategies for one of our major tech clients encompassing new business opportunities. This role involves active participation in a diverse range of fastpaced projects from inception to completion...


  • dubai, United Arab Emirates Right Calibre Full time

    As the Head of Social Strategist your primary responsibility will be to implement and plan Social Media best practices and digital content strategies for one of our major tech clients encompassing new business opportunities.This role involves active participation in a diverse range of fastpaced projects from inception to completion including handson project...

  • Creative Director

    2 weeks ago


    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Creative Learning Academy of Utah LLC Full time

    Discover Top Creative Director Vacancies in Dubai/UAE Junior Video Director Dreamer Reva information technology DubaiCollaborate with team members to adjust content based on feedback andcreativedirection.Provide on-site guidance during short video shoots to ensure the... Apply now Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including copywriters...

  • Head – Planning

    2 weeks ago


    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 6thStreet Full time

    Head – Planning & Merchandising Jobs In Dubai | About the job6THSTREET.COM is a one-stop shop for style-conscious women, men and kids in the UAE, KSA and Kuwait. The fashion-savvy destination offers collections from over 150 international fashion brands such as Dune London, ALDO, Naturalizer, Nine West, Charles & Keith, New Balance, Crocs, Birkenstock,...