Creative Manager

At
Ounass
, we redefine luxury for the modern Middle East. As the region's leading online destination for
Absolute Luxury
, our commitment to design, innovation, and storytelling is at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a
Creative Design Manager
to join our award-winning creative team — a visionary leader who will elevate the Ounass brand through exceptional design, inspiring storytelling, and future-forward thinking.

About The Role
As
Creative Design Manager
, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving Ounass' visual identity across all channels. Partnering closely with the
Creative Director
, you'll champion design excellence, drive innovation, and lead a multidisciplinary team in creating world-class visuals that capture the essence of luxury and deepen customer connection.

This role blends creative leadership with strategic execution — ensuring Ounass continues to set new benchmarks for beauty, sophistication, and design innovation in the region.

What You Will Be Doing...
Design Leadership & Brand Guardianship

• Partner with the Creative Director to conceptualize, develop, and execute impactful design strategies that translate Ounass' luxury positioning into every visual touchpoint.
• Safeguard and continuously evolve the brand's visual direction — ensuring consistency, refinement, and creative innovation across campaigns, digital, and brand assets.
• Champion storytelling through exceptional design craft, setting the standard for visual excellence.

Team Management & Creative Excellence

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of talented designers to produce work that is bold, elevated, and commercially powerful.
• Build a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning — empowering the team to push boundaries while delivering at pace.
• Oversee workflow, project allocation, and quality assurance to ensure every output aligns with Ounass' brand vision.

Innovation & Future-Forward Design

• Integrate emerging design technologies and AI-driven tools (e.g. generative design, automated layouts, smart asset optimization) to enhance efficiency and creativity.
• Champion innovative, sustainable, and scalable design practices that future-proof our visual ecosystem.
• Explore new digital formats, design systems, and interactive experiences to strengthen engagement across platforms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Editorial, Marketing, PR, Content, and UX teams to deliver cohesive, immersive design experiences across campaigns, site, social, CRM, and activations.
• Partner with UX/UI and Product teams to ensure visual excellence across the entire digital journey.
• Translate complex business objectives into creative solutions that inspire and perform.

People & Performance Leadership

• Manage and grow the design team — driving individual development plans, annual reviews, and structured upskilling initiatives.
• Embed a mindset of creative accountability, operational excellence, and continuous innovation.
• Champion inclusivity and curiosity — cultivating an environment where ideas thrive and creativity flourishes.

What we are looking for?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in design leadership within the luxury, fashion, or e-commerce sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and emerging AI design tools (Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, etc.).
• Deep understanding of brand systems, design thinking, and luxury storytelling.
• Proven experience leading creative teams and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional eye for detail, typography, layout, and brand aesthetics.
• Collaborative, visionary, and passionate about redefining digital luxury.

Languages:
English (required); Arabic is an advantage.