Associate Creative Director (Immediate Hire)

Associate Creative DirectorFull-time | Onsite role in DubaiLooking to hire ASAP (Immediate joiners are preferred!)About the RoleWe are looking for an Associate Creative Director who can think big, elevate the work and still get hands-on when needed.This is a key creative leadership role within a small, fast-moving agency. You’ll lead projects, guide other creatives and work closely with the Creative Director—while remaining actively involved in developing and executing the work.From cracking concepts and shaping narratives to refining copy, directing design, building decks and preparing ideas for client presentations, you’ll help turn briefs into strong, relevant creative across campaigns, content, branding and experiences.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from within the work: setting the creative direction, supporting the team and stepping in wherever needed to deliver work everyone can be proud of.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the creative development of projects from initial brief through to final delivery.Develop compelling concepts, campaign platforms and creative narratives.Remain actively involved in the work, including writing, art direction, deck building, storyboard development and presentation refinement.Turn early-stage thinking into well-crafted, presentation-ready creative.Guide creatives throughout the development process and provide clear, constructive feedback.Present creative concepts confidently and clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.Collaborate closely with strategy, client servicing, production teams and external partners.Protect the strength and integrity of the creative idea throughout execution—including the final details that bring the work together.Manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines without compromising creative quality or attention to detail.Balance creative ambition with timelines, budgets and practical delivery requirements.Help strengthen the agency’s creative standards, processes and culture.Support and mentor junior team members while fostering an open and collaborative environment.Step in wherever needed to help the team deliver, whether that involves artworking, refining copy or supporting smaller creative tasks.What We’re Looking ForA strong conceptual thinker with the ability to develop ideas across campaigns, content, branding and experiences.A genuinely hands-on creative who cares as much about making the work happen as having the initial idea.The ability to lead projects and guide teams without becoming removed from the day-to-day work.Strong storytelling and presentation skills, with the confidence to communicate creative thinking to clients.The judgement to know when an idea needs to be pushed further and when it should be simplified.A proactive and resourceful approach, with the ability to work effectively without multiple layers of hierarchy.Strong ownership and the initiative to move work forward without waiting to be directed.The ability to manage several projects while maintaining high standards and close attention to detail.A collaborative and approachable working style, with a willingness to contribute beyond your immediate remit.A strong creative point of view combined with openness, adaptability and a low-ego approach.The ability to mentor junior creatives and provide feedback that improves both the work and the team.A portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, craft and creative execution across relevant channels.The Ideal PersonYou are someone who can move comfortably between big-picture thinking and hands-on execution. You can lead a brainstorm, sharpen the central idea, improve the copy, guide the visual direction and help build the final client deck.You take ownership, care deeply about craft and understand that great creative work depends on both the strength of the idea and the quality of its execution.