Executive Creative Director – Global Agency

2 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Right Calibre Consulting Full time

A leading
global creative agency
is seeking an
Executive Creative Director
to lead and scale its global creative output from Dubai. This is a
director-level leadership role
with responsibility for shaping creative vision across multiple international markets, building a central creative hub, and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative work for global clients.

The role combines
strategic creative leadership, high-level ideation, team building, and global market oversight
. It is suited to a creative leader who has operated across regions, understands cultural nuance, and can balance global brand consistency with local market relevance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead creative ideation and concept development across global markets, ensuring work is original, culturally intelligent, and strategically aligned with client objectives
  • Own and define creative direction for international campaigns from concept through execution, maintaining consistency, quality, and creative excellence across regions
  • Act as the senior creative authority for multiple global markets (including Europe and Asia), aligning local insights with global brand frameworks
  • Build, lead, and scale a
    central global creative hub
    , setting standards for creative excellence, processes, and ways of working
  • Oversee end-to-end content and campaign production in collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and production specialists
  • Partner closely with strategy, client leadership, and commercial teams to translate business objectives into compelling creative solutions
  • Drive creative capability building through structured learning, market immersion, and ongoing team development initiatives
  • Support global growth initiatives, including travel-led creative projects that deepen cultural understanding and strengthen international market presence
  • Ensure strong collaboration between creative, strategy, production, and client-facing teams across regions

Candidate Profile

  • Senior Creative Director / Executive Creative Director experience within a
    global or internationally operating creative agency
  • Proven track record of leading
    multi-market or global campaigns
    across different cultures and regions
  • Strong conceptual leadership with the ability to translate strategy into impactful creative ideas
  • Experience building and leading high-performing creative teams or hubs
  • Deep understanding of content, brand storytelling, influencer-led campaigns, and modern production ecosystems
  • Comfortable operating at leadership level with senior clients and internal stakeholders
  • International exposure is essential; experience across Europe, Asia, or emerging markets is highly desirable

Why This Role

  • Dubai-based leadership role with
    global remit
  • Opportunity to shape and scale a
    central creative hub
    for an international agency
  • High-impact position influencing global creative standards and output
  • Significant visibility with senior leadership and global clients

  • Creative Director

    3 days ago


    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Yaz Marketing Full time

    You will:Set the creative barShape ideas from strategy to executionLead, mentor, and challenge creative teamsPartner closely with leadership, strategy, and clientsCreative Direction & Quality ControlOwn creative direction across social, digital campaigns, content, video, and brandingEnsure all work meets agreed creative standards and brand guidelinesReview...

  • Social Media Director

    2 weeks ago


    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Esoteric Agency Full time

    Role OverviewThe Social Media Director is responsible for leading the agency's social media offering across multiple clients. This role sets the strategic direction, oversees creative and performance output, and ensures social media delivers measurable value for clients.You will act as the senior social lead, trusted by clients, respected internally, and...

  • Creative Strategist

    3 days ago


    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Innovex Agency Full time

    Job Title: Creative Strategist (Full-Time)Location: Innovex Agency, Warehouse No. 1 - Street 9 - Nadd Al Hamar - Dubai - UAEJob Description:Innovex Agency is seeking a talented Creative Strategist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for researching clients' businesses, creating strategic ideas, and ensuring that all creative assets...

  • Creative Director

    2 weeks ago


    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Yaz Marketing Full time

    As Creative Director, you will own the creative vision, quality, and direction of YAZ Media s output across all channels.You will:Set the creative barShape ideas from strategy to executionLead, mentor, and challenge creative teamsPartner closely with leadership, strategy, and clientsYou are responsible for how the work looks, feels, and performs.

  • Art Director

    1 week ago


    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Right Calibre Consulting Full time

    Art Director (Conceptual) – Advertising Agency | DubaiA well-established independent advertising agency in Dubai is hiring aConceptual Art Directorto strengthen its creative team.This role is for atrue ideas-led Art Director— someone who can think conceptually, build strong creative territories, contribute meaningfully to pitches, and oversee execution...

  • Head of Creative

    2 weeks ago


    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates HOKO Agency Full time

    We're hiring: Head of Creative – HOKOWe're looking for a super-creative Head of Creative to join HOKO and lead the creative vision across luxury events, global sport, hospitality and brand experiences.This role is for someone who can think big, build beautiful pitch decks, and bring ideas to life visually — from early concept through to...

  • Creative Director

    6 days ago


    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates noon Full time

    Role OverviewWe are looking for a Creative Director / Creative Lead to lead creative quality, consistency, and execution across noon's group brands, core platforms, and new launches. This role is responsible for maintaining a high creative bar across all brands, marketing campaigns, and design systems, while building strong workflows and managing junior...


  • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates MasterCard Full time

    As Creative Strategy Manager, you are responsible for developing brand, creative and communication strategies for our clients that align to the brand and objectives, factoring in data informed insightsYou will ensure the smooth handover and understanding of the creative strategy to the respective Creative Managers, jointly briefing the creative development...


  • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mastercard Full time

    Our PurposeMastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships...


  • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Clicktap Digital Full time

    Role Overview:We are looking for a Creative Strategist to drive brand storytelling, content direction, and creative thinking across digital platforms. This role focuses on strategy, ideation, and creative guidance.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop creative-led digital strategies aligned with client business goalsDefine brand narratives, messaging frameworks, and...