54 Creative Director jobs in Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose: Lead and oversee end-to-end content creation across campaigns and channels, managing agencies and an in-house studio to deliver high-quality, on-brief creative at scale. Set and enforce quality standards, optimize workflows, and ensure on-time delivery while providing hands-on creative direction and production support when needed.

Agency Management:

• Select, brief, and manage external agencies and freelancers for design, video, and copy projects; define SOWs, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Run a disciplined feedback and approval process to keep revision cycles ≤ 10% and delivery on SLA

Maintain a vetted roster of partners and rate cards; negotiate for speed, quality, and cost efficiency.

In-House Content Production:

• Lead an internal content pod to produce images, videos, motion graphics, and copy for brand, performance, CRM, web/app, and social channels
• Establish creative standards, templates, and reusable systems to increase output without sacrificing quality

Personally contribute when necessary (storyboarding, copy refinement, design direction, editing).

Quality, Brand, and Objective Alignment:

• Translate campaign briefs into executable creative work with clear messages, offers, and CTAs
• Ensure every asset aligns with the brief, audience insights, channel specs, and campaign objectives

Own brand governance across tone of voice, visual identity, and accessibility; run pre-flight QA.

Planning and Workflow Orchestration:

• Partner with Marketing Operations to slot work into the master campaign calendar and protect timelines
• Convert briefs into production plans with milestones, owners, dependencies, and asset checklists

Maintain an asset tracker and DAM hygiene for version control, usage rights, and reusability.

Measurement and Continuous Improvement:

• Implement content Quality Score criteria; analyze revision drivers and post-campaign performance
• Turn learnings into playbooks and creative testing frameworks (formats, hooks, thumbnails, lengths)

Report on on-time delivery, quality, revision rate, and volume; tie creative to revenue impact.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Brand, Content, Digital, Product, Growth, and Analytics to refine propositions, iterate creatives from test results, and localize assets where needed

Requirements

• 10+ years leading creative production for multi-channel marketing (brand, performance, CRM, social, web/app); strong record shipping at speed and scale
• Demonstrated success managing agencies and in-house makers; expert at brief translation, creative direction, and feedback that improves work quickly
• Deep understanding of content strategy, storytelling, and platform-native formats across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Snapchat, programmatic, and CRM
• Scheduling and workflow mastery: capacity planning, sprinting, traffic management, and approval gates
• Proficiency with creative toolchains and production pipelines; working knowledge of rights, licensing, and DAM
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management; calm under deadline pressure; high attention to detail

Competencies:

• Creative Excellence: Elevates the idea and the craft while staying laser-focused on objectives
• Operational Discipline: Builds repeatable templates, enforces SLAs, and controls revision loops
• Storytelling and Channel Fit: Tailors concepts and hooks to each platform and audience
• Data-Informed Iteration: Uses tests and performance signals to optimize creativity systematically

Leadership and Coaching: Develops talent; creates a culture of speed, quality, and ownership.

Preferred Tools and Methods:

• Design and motion: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Figma
• Video: Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut; basic audio cleanup tools
• Copy and collaboration: Docs/Slides, task managers (Asana/Jira/Trello), asset trackers/DAM

QA: Checklists for brand, specs, accessibility, subtitles/captions, and localization.

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Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

We are seeking a Senior Creative Director to join our Creative Design Unit within the Corporate Communications Administrative Area.

The Creative Design Unit is a fast-paced, in-house creative organization that operates like a full-service advertising and design agency. Our work spans marketing campaigns, strategic storytelling, visual identity systems, and design experiences across every touchpoint.

Your primary role is to set the tone and direction for the team, bringing clarity, energy, and inspiration to every brief.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on big ideas, with visionary creative direction skills to lead and elevate our creative team, loves design at its highest standard, and has a proven ability to translate business objectives into powerful, meaningful creative work.

As Creative Director, you will be responsible for the following:

• Shaping the creative vision of the unit and ensuring it is consistently executed across all projects.


• You will guide multidisciplinary teams through the development of concepts and campaigns, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.


• From brand development and design systems to large-scale integrated campaigns, your leadership will be central in delivering work that is engaging, cohesive, and impactful.


• You will work closely with senior stakeholders to understand objectives, define creative strategies, and present ideas with clarity and conviction.


• You will oversee the full creative process—from concept to execution—ensuring work meets the highest standards of quality and innovation.


• A key part of your role will also involve mentoring creative talent, building a strong team culture, and fostering a space where original thinking thrives.

As a successful candidate, you will have:

• A minimum of 10 years of creative experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a creative agency or in-house creative team.


• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative direction across branding, advertising, and digital campaigns is essential.


• You should have deep knowledge of visual communication, typography, brand systems, storytelling, and design strategy, with hands-on experience in leading multi-channel creative work.


• Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills are required, along with a proven ability to manage and mentor a diverse creative team.


• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools is expected, and familiarity with motion, video, or experiential media is a strong advantage.


• A degree in design, visual communication, or a related field is preferred

Job posting start date: 07/01/2025

Job posting end date: 12/31/2025

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.

To lead the creative vision of the organization, developing and executing innovative strategies, overseeing design and content teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality creative work that meets client objectives and enhances brand success.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Creative Vision Development : Formulate and execute a compelling creative vision that aligns with client goals and brand identity.
• Team Leadership : Lead, mentor, and inspire creative teams, providing direction and constructive feedback to foster high-quality output.
• Concept Ideation : Oversee brainstorming sessions and develop innovative creative concepts for various projects and campaigns.
• Project Oversight : Manage the creative process from inception to execution, ensuring projects adhere to timelines and quality standards.
• Client Interaction : Engage with clients to understand their needs and effectively present creative concepts and strategies
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with other departments (e.g., Strategy, account management) to ensure cohesive execution of projects.
• Creative Review : Evaluate and approve creative work, ensuring it meets required standards and client expectations.
• Trends and Innovation Monitoring : Stay updated with industry trends, incorporating new ideas and techniques into creative strategies.
• Budget Management : Oversee project budgets and resources, ensuring efficient allocation and spending.

Other Responsibilities:

• Process Improvement : Identify opportunities for enhancing creative processes and workflows.
• Training and Development : Provide mentorship and training to junior creative staff and new team members to foster their growth.
• Client Presentation Preparation : Prepare and present creative strategies and concepts to clients, showcasing the team's work effectively.
• Feedback Integration : Gather and incorporate client and team feedback into creative outputs to enhance overall quality and effectiveness.
• Quality Assurance : Ensure all creative work adheres to the highest standards of quality and innovation.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Creative Leadership : Proven ability to lead and guide creative projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with the brand's vision and high creative standards.
• Team Management : Experience in managing and mentoring creative teams, fostering collaboration and motivating members to achieve exceptional work.
• Conceptual Development : Expertise in creating innovative and impactful concepts for campaigns, projects, and pitches that resonate with target audiences.
• Client Communication : Strong ability to communicate effectively with clients, understanding their needs and building lasting relationships.
• Project Management : Proficiency in overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of creative projects within budget and timeline constraints.
• Industry Awareness : Informed about current trends and developments in the creative industry, using insights to inspire innovative approaches.
• Technical Proficiency : Skilled in using creative software and tools (such as Adobe Creative Suite) to produce and refine visual content.
• Problem-Solving Abilities : Capable of identifying challenges and developing effective solutions to ensure smooth project workflows.
• Presentation Skills : Expertise in delivering compelling presentations to clients and stakeholders, articulating creative ideas and concepts clearly.

Experience:

• Years of Experience : 10+ years in a creative leadership role.
• Industry Niche : Creative/Design Agencies, Advertising and Marketing, Media and Entertainment, Branding and Communications.
• Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Design, Art, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field.

We are seeking an innovative and visionary Creative Director to lead our creative strategy, campaigns, and brand identity. This role will drive the visual and storytelling direction of the company across digital, print, in-store, and experiential platforms — ensuring consistent and impactful brand expression.

• Lead the development of creative concepts and campaigns from ideation to execution across all brand touchpoints.

• Oversee all visual, digital, and content output including photography, video, copywriting, packaging, and social media.

• Direct and inspire a cross-functional creative team including designers, copywriters, content creators, and external agencies.

• Translate business goals and marketing strategies into powerful visual and narrative content.

• Ensure consistent brand identity across platforms and products while maintaining originality and innovation.

• Collaborate with marketing, product, retail, and digital teams to align creative direction with business objectives.

• Present creative concepts and campaign proposals to leadership and stakeholders.

• Stay ahead of market trends, emerging technologies, and cultural movements to keep the brand relevant and bold.

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Fine Arts, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, preferably in branding, F&B, retail, or digital media.

• Strong portfolio showcasing creative direction, branding, and integrated campaigns.

• Proven leadership in managing creative teams and agency partners.

• Exceptional eye for design, storytelling, and trend foresight.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, digital content tools, and visual communication platforms.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working with lifestyle, hospitality, or youth-centric brands.

• Knowledge of UX/UI principles and digital consumer journeys.

• Multilingual or multicultural background is a plus.

Company Description

FILMOLOGY Productions is a leading Production House based in Saudi Arabia. Specializing in commercial production, advertisements, and more. Our services include Creative Services, Production Services, Premiere Rental, Events Coverage, and Consultation Services, as we aim to become a global leader in filmmaking and commercial advertising by 2030.

Role Description

FILMOLOGY Productions is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead the creative heartbeat of our potential projects across Riyadh's dynamic media landscape. If you're a master of concept development, brand storytelling, and visual innovation—this is your stage.

We're looking for a bold, imaginative Creative Director based in Riyadh who will shape the creative direction of high-impact commercial productions, from pitch to final cut. You'll be the driving force behind our creative strategy, ensuring every project resonates with originality, cultural relevance, and cinematic excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead concept development and creative strategy for commercial productions, campaigns, and branded content.

• Translate client briefs into compelling visual narratives and pitch-winning treatments.

• Collaborate with producers, directors, and designers to ensure creative alignment across all stages of production.

• Present ideas and storyboards to clients with clarity, confidence, and emotional impact.

• Oversee scriptwriting, art direction, and visual tone across projects.

• Maintain creative excellence while balancing timelines, budgets, and client expectations.

• Stay ahead of industry trends, technologies, and storytelling formats.

• Ensure every project reflects FILMOLOGY's brand ethos and elevates our creative reputation.

• Attend discovery meetings and clearly communicate creative and logistical solutions.

• Ensure top-tier creative execution, client satisfaction, and on-time delivery.

• Concept & content development and creative strategy for Filmology's social media pages, website, and email campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media Studies, or related field

• Expert as Director is a strong plus.

• Expert as Producer is a strong plus.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in creative leadership within commercial production or advertising.

• Proven portfolio of concept-driven work—Vimeo or Behance link required.

• Strong background in visual storytelling, branding, and campaign development.

• Experience working with major brands, agencies, and government entities.

• Exceptional presentation, pitching, and client communication skills.

• Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English is highly preferred.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, scriptwriting tools, and visual presentation platforms.

• Strategic thinker with a passion for originality and cultural nuance.

• Ability to lead multiple projects with grace under pressure.

Benefits:

• Monthly Base Salary.
• Fixed Rate from awarded projects: based on project size and client.
• Performance-Based Incentives: Based on production success and client satisfaction.
• Flexible Work Hours and Remote Work Options.
• Professional Growth Opportunities through direct access to diverse departments.
• Tech-Enabled Work Culture with modern CRM and analytics systems.

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Company Description

FILMOLOGY Productions is a leading Production House based in Saudi Arabia. Specializing in commercial production, advertisements, and more. Our services include Creative Services, Production Services, Premiere Rental, Events Coverage, and Consultation Services, as we aim to become a global leader in filmmaking and commercial advertising by 2030.

Role Description

FILMOLOGY Productions is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead the creative heartbeat of our potential projects across Riyadh's dynamic media landscape. If you're a master of concept development, brand storytelling, and visual innovation—this is your stage.

We're looking for a bold, imaginative Creative Director based in Riyadh who will shape the creative direction of high-impact commercial productions, from pitch to final cut. You'll be the driving force behind our creative strategy, ensuring every project resonates with originality, cultural relevance, and cinematic excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• 
Lead concept development and creative strategy for commercial productions, campaigns, and branded content.

• Translate client briefs into compelling visual narratives and pitch-winning treatments.

• Collaborate with producers, directors, and designers to ensure creative alignment across all stages of production.

• Present ideas and storyboards to clients with clarity, confidence, and emotional impact.

• Oversee scriptwriting, art direction, and visual tone across projects.

• Maintain creative excellence while balancing timelines, budgets, and client expectations.

• Stay ahead of industry trends, technologies, and storytelling formats.

• Ensure every project reflects FILMOLOGY's brand ethos and elevates our creative reputation.

• Attend discovery meetings and clearly communicate creative and logistical solutions.

• Ensure top-tier creative execution, client satisfaction, and on-time delivery.

• Concept & content development and creative strategy for Filmology's social media pages, website, and email campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media Studies, or related field

• Expert as Director is a strong plus.

• Expert as Producer is a strong plus.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in creative leadership within commercial production or advertising.

• Proven portfolio of concept-driven work—Vimeo or Behance link required.

• Strong background in visual storytelling, branding, and campaign development.

• Experience working with major brands, agencies, and government entities.

• Exceptional presentation, pitching, and client communication skills.

• Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English is highly preferred.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, scriptwriting tools, and visual presentation platforms.

• Strategic thinker with a passion for originality and cultural nuance.

• Ability to lead multiple projects with grace under pressure.

Benefits:

• Monthly Base Salary: 2,000 SAR per month
  in any month where you submit 3+ creatives/pitches.
• Fixed Rate from awarded projects:
  based on project size and client.
• Performance-Based Incentives:
  Based on production success and client satisfaction.
• Flexible Work Hours and Remote Work Options.
• Professional Growth Opportunities through direct access to diverse departments.
• Tech-Enabled Work Culture with modern CRM and analytics systems.

Send your CV and Vimeo portfolio to ().

Company Description

Props Box is dedicated to transforming ideas into extraordinary experiences. For over a decade, we have partnered with brands, businesses, and individuals to create unforgettable moments through photo booths, custom booth production, and innovative event solutions. We proudly serve corporates seeking unique event activations, private clients desiring personalized celebrations, and brands aiming to engage their audience with creative activations. Based in the Riyadh Region, Props Box combines creativity, precision, and expertise to deliver results that exceed expectations and create lasting impressions.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Creative Director located in the Riyadh Region. The Creative Director will be responsible for leading the creative vision, developing creative strategies, and overseeing branding and art direction for various projects. This role includes managing the design process, guiding graphic design projects, and ensuring the highest level of creative output. The Creative Director will collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver innovative and impactful experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Creative Direction and Creative Strategy
• Strong skills in Branding and Art Direction
• Proficiency in Graphic Design
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work onsite in the Riyadh Region
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field
• Experience in the events or media industry is a plus

Company Description

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Role Description

This is a part-time on-site role for a Creative Director located in the Riyadh Region. The Creative Director will be responsible for overseeing the visual and conceptual aspects of projects, developing creative strategies, managing branding initiatives, providing art direction, and collaborating with graphic design teams. Daily tasks may include brainstorming sessions, reviewing and providing feedback on design work, and ensuring all creative deliverables align with the company's vision and objectives.

Qualifications

• Skills in Creative Direction and Creative Strategy
• Experience in Branding and Art Direction
• Proficiency in Graphic Design
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Experience in the creative industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Design, Marketing, or a related field

Job Purpose: Lead and oversee end-to-end content creation across campaigns and channels, managing agencies and an in-house studio to deliver high-quality, on-brief creative at scale. Set and enforce quality standards, optimize workflows, and ensure on-time delivery while providing hands-on creative direction and production support when needed.

Agency Management:

● Select, brief, and manage external agencies and freelancers for design, video, and copy projects; define SOWs, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

● Run a disciplined feedback and approval process to keep revision cycles ≤ 10% and delivery on SLA.

Maintain a vetted roster of partners and rate cards; negotiate for speed, quality, and cost efficiency.

In-House Content Production:

● Lead an internal content pod to produce images, videos, motion graphics, and copy for brand, performance, CRM, web/app, and social channels.

● Establish creative standards, templates, and reusable systems to increase output without sacrificing quality.

Personally contribute when necessary (storyboarding, copy refinement, design direction, editing).

Quality, Brand, and Objective Alignment:

● Translate campaign briefs into executable creative work with clear messages, offers, and CTAs.

● Ensure every asset aligns with the brief, audience insights, channel specs, and campaign objectives.

Own brand governance across tone of voice, visual identity, and accessibility; run pre-flight QA.

Planning and Workflow Orchestration:

● Partner with Marketing Operations to slot work into the master campaign calendar and protect timelines.

● Convert briefs into production plans with milestones, owners, dependencies, and asset checklists.

Maintain an asset tracker and DAM hygiene for version control, usage rights, and reusability.

Measurement and Continuous Improvement:

● Implement content Quality Score criteria; analyze revision drivers and post-campaign performance.

● Turn learnings into playbooks and creative testing frameworks (formats, hooks, thumbnails, lengths).

Report on on-time delivery, quality, revision rate, and volume; tie creative to revenue impact.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Brand, Content, Digital, Product, Growth, and Analytics to refine propositions, iterate creatives from test results, and localize assets where needed.

● years leading creative production for multi-channel marketing (brand, performance, CRM, social, web/app); strong record shipping at speed and scale.

● Demonstrated success managing agencies and in-house makers; expert at brief translation, creative direction, and feedback that improves work quickly.

● Deep understanding of content strategy, storytelling, and platform-native formats across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Snapchat, programmatic, and CRM.

● Scheduling and workflow mastery: capacity planning, sprinting, traffic management, and approval gates.

● Proficiency with creative toolchains and production pipelines; working knowledge of rights, licensing, and DAM.

● Exceptional communication and stakeholder management; calm under deadline pressure; high attention to detail.

Competencies:

● Creative Excellence: Elevates the idea and the craft while staying laser-focused on objectives.

● Operational Discipline: Builds repeatable templates, enforces SLAs, and controls revision loops.

● Storytelling and Channel Fit: Tailors concepts and hooks to each platform and audience.

● Data-Informed Iteration: Uses tests and performance signals to optimize creativity systematically.

Leadership and Coaching: Develops talent; creates a culture of speed, quality, and ownership.

Preferred Tools and Methods:

● Design and motion: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Figma.

● Video: Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut; basic audio cleanup tools.

● Copy and collaboration: Docs/Slides, task managers (Asana/Jira/Trello), asset trackers/DAM.

QA: Checklists for brand, specs, accessibility, subtitles/captions, and localization.