Creative Director, MENA

Algomarketing

. Own the creative response to briefs across original content and adaptations .

Posted 10/19/2026contractRemote • United Arab EmiratesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive creative leadership with a strong portfolio in performance-driven digital content, particularly in video, social, and display formats. Possesses deep cultural insights into MENA markets, with proficiency in Arabic and experience in generative AI tools for creative production.

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Creative DirectionPerformance-Driven Digital ContentMENA Market ExpertiseGenerative AI ToolsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Creative StrategyAdaptation and TranscreationVideo ProductionSocial Media CampaignsDisplay Advertising

Soft Skills

Inspiring LeadershipConfident PresentationCultural SensitivityFeedback and Development

Tools & Technologies

GeminiAI-Enabled Creative Workflows

Industry Keywords

Consumer Product BrandsLead Brand AgenciesCultural Authenticity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the creative response to briefs across original content and adaptations
Lead concepting for lower-funnel, conversion-focused campaigns that work in each market
Review all work before it reaches the client, holding a consistent standard for craft, brand and performance
Ensure creative is locally relevant and culturally authentic, working with market copywriters from the brief onwards
Avoid stereotyped or generic regional treatment and champion authentic local insight
Define where adaptation stops and local origination starts, in line with the lead agency's brand platform
Direct and develop the studio's copy, design and motion team, giving clear, actionable feedback
Embed AI-enabled creative workflows using Gemini and approved tools
Partner with the Project Manager on resourcing, timelines and priorities
Present creative work and rationale to client stakeholders and build trust as the studio's creative voice
Use performance data and learnings to refine creative strategy over time

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of creative experience, including at least 3 years in an Associate Creative Director or Creative Director role
Strong portfolio of performance and digital creative across video, social and display
Deep understanding of MENA markets and culture; Arabic language skills are highly desirable
Experience leading both original creative and adaptation or transcreation work at scale
Hands-on experience with generative AI tools in creative production
Experience working with tech or consumer product brands, and alongside lead brand agencies
Fluent English
Inspiring leader who builds a strong creative culture in a new team
Confident presenter who can defend and evolve work with senior stakeholders
Balances creative ambition with delivery at volume and pace
Open to new tools and ways of working