19 Creative Manager jobs in Saudi Arabia

The Senior Art Director / Creative Manager will lead the creative vision and execution for a wide range of digital and offline marketing projects. This hybrid role requires both hands-on design and conceptual skills, as well as the ability to manage a multidisciplinary creative team, oversee projects, and collaborate closely with clients to deliver outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead creative concepts, campaigns, and brand strategies from initial idea to final delivery.
• Oversee and approve the design, visual direction, and branding for client projects.
• Provide hands-on support in graphic design, layout creation, and visual storytelling when needed.
• Ensure creative outputs are innovative, on-brand, and aligned with client objectives.

Concept & Proposal Development

• Develop creative concepts and proposals for client projects, pitches, and in-house initiatives.
• Collaborate with the business development team to prepare compelling visuals, mock-ups, and presentations for potential clients.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative and market-relevant ideas.
• Manage and inspire a team of designers, copywriters, photographers, videographers, and other creatives.
• Conduct regular reviews of creative work, offering constructive feedback and ensuring quality control.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering creativity, productivity, and skill growth.

Project & Client Coordination

• Serve as the main creative point of contact for clients, ensuring their vision and goals are met.
• Collaborate with client servicing and account management teams to maintain strong relationships.
• Prepare and present creative concepts and pitches to clients, adapting based on feedback.

Strategic & Brand Development

• Translate client briefs into impactful creative strategies and visual directions.
• Maintain brand consistency across all touchpoints and campaigns.
• Introduce innovative design trends, technologies, and formats to enhance creative output.

Workflow & Process Management

• Oversee the entire creative production process, from brainstorming and concepting to final delivery.
• Manage project timelines, allocate resources, and ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Implement and refine creative processes for efficiency and scalability.

Quality & Performance

• Uphold high creative standards across all deliverables.
• Ensure all content is reviewed for design accuracy, brand alignment, and error-free execution.
• Measure and analyze the effectiveness of creative outputs, making recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in creative roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Proven portfolio showcasing high-quality creative work across multiple mediums.
• Strong expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
• Familiarity with motion graphics, photography, videography, and digital content creation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven agency environment.

AlUla Club is pleased to announce an opportunity for a skilled and strategic Senior Manager of Brand Management to join our team. This pivotal role will entail the development and implementation of the Club's brand strategy, the enhancement of brand awareness, and the assurance of brand consistency across all engagement points. The ideal candidate will possess visionary leadership qualities and the ability to craft a compelling brand narrative, while also spearheading innovative marketing initiatives that are in alignment with the Club's mission and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive brand strategy that resonates with target audiences and aligns with business objectives
• Lead brand positioning, messaging, and creative direction across all marketing channels
• Oversee the development of brand campaigns, ensuring they effectively communicate the Club's values and offerings
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for brand growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, communications, and events, to ensure brand consistency
• Manage relationships with external agencies and vendors to execute marketing initiatives and campaigns effectively
• Monitor and track brand performance metrics, leveraging insights to optimize marketing strategies and initiatives
• Foster a culture of brand advocacy within the organization, providing training and resources to empower employees as brand ambassadors
• Create presentations and reports for senior management to communicate brand performance and strategic initiatives
• Lead and mentor a team of brand professionals, fostering growth and development
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in brand management or marketing, ideally in sports, entertainment, or a branding agency
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful brand strategies
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring a team
• Creative mindset with an eye for innovative marketing solutions
• Proficiency in digital marketing and familiarity with social media platforms and tools
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Passion for sports and a strong understanding of the sports industry landscape
  
  

• Health Insurance Coverage
• Paid Leave
• Remote Work Opportunities (where applicable)
• Professional Development and Training

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles .

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles .

Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!

We’re looking for a Manager, Creative Strategy to join Snap Inc! You’ll become a leader in driving the creative ambition of the business. As a Manager, Creative Strategy, you will be a natural leader and a creative catalyst with the ability to unlock revenue through ideas. Day-to-day, you’ll work with the Snapchat Sales team, key brand partners, and their agencies to create and implement best-in-class creative advertising campaigns on Snapchat, while also managing other members of the Saudi Creative Strategy team.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the Head of the Creative Strategy Team in KSA

• Oversee, inspire, develop and support a team of Creative Strategists working on the KSA business

• Manage operational duties associated with driving incremental revenue across the key business verticals

• Act as liaison between Creative Strategy and the Advertiser Solutions team leadership, including LCS, MCS and the Saudi business leadership

• Manage Creative ROI funds put towards campaign production work

• Collaborate with Sales Ops to track the direct influence of Creative Strategy on KSA revenue

• Ideate, create, and deliver world-class advertising campaigns, with a keen focus on Augmented Reality (AR) and creators, while also acting as an expert within your business verticals

• Manage, develop and structure a best-in-class team of Creative Strategists

• Communicate with senior client partners across both brands and agencies to understand their business goals

• Provide guidance to Strategists as they develop ideas, strategies, and associated presentation materials for priority clients

• Work with Sales Leads and Business Marketing to develop and implement long-term brand strategy against business objectives

• Collaborate with cross-functional team leads to drive vertical solutions

• Represent your verticals at virtual client / agency industry events when necessary

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Deep understanding of marketing strategy and creative problem solving; you will need to know how to build brilliant strategies to solve for business needs, particularly as it relates to Government and Retail verticals

• Experience in developing and empowering team members to deliver outstanding creative executions

• Excellent presentation and communications skills

• Ability to command a room and succinctly articulating thought-leading advertising solutions

• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects at once and to inspire others by example

Minimum Qualifications:

• Fluent in Arabic and English - written and spoken

• Deep understanding of the cultural norms and nuances of Saudi Arabia - from both a brand and audience perspective

• A clear understanding of digital marketing and mobile/social platforms and campaigns

• Bachelor’s in Marketing, Communications, Business Management or related area of study or equivalent preferred

• 10+ years of experience in brand marketing/advertising or another related field, within the region with a focus on the Saudi Market

• 3+ year(s) of previous management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of local Saudi Creative and Creators Ecosystem

• Exceptional ability to understand and solve for any advertiser challenge

• Expertise within dedicated industry vertical(s)

• Experience working in Google suite of products (Google Slides, Sheets, Docs, etc.), Adobe suite, and Keynote

• Arabic language (written and verbal)

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information .

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

The Director of Design Management is a critical role within the City Design Integration team at NEOM The LINE, reporting directly to the Executive Director of City Design Integration. This role is focused on overseeing the design work carried out by the City Asset Design Architect responsible for the critical city assets, which include the basement, public realm, cores, and technical floors. You'll ensure that these essential elements are designed to the client's requirements whilst enabling the overall performance of the city.

What You'll Do:

1. Lead the management of design activities for critical city assets, which may include the basement, public realm, and technical floors, ensuring they meet the requirements of the project.
2. Serve as the main point of contact between the City Design Integration team and the Architectural Consultant responsible for these key assets.
3. Oversee the Architectural Consultant's work, providing guidance, feedback, and direction to ensure that all design deliverables align with NEOM The LINE's requirements and standards.
4. Collaborate with other design teams, including Urban Realm, Infrastructure Engineer, Anchor Asset, and Community designers, to integrate the design of city assets seamlessly into the broader cityscape.
5. Manage the design process to completion, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
6. Work closely with the Executive Director of City Design Integration and other senior leaders to develop and implement strategies for the design of city assets that contribute to the overall vision of NEOM The LINE.
7. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any design challenges, ensuring that the design of city assets is cohesive and aligned with the project's broader objectives.
8. Foster a collaborative and creative working environment.

1. Extensive experience in architecture, with a focus on large-scale urban development and the design of critical infrastructure and public spaces.
2. Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to oversee complex design projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
3. Deep understanding of architectural design principles, particularly in the context of critical city assets.
4. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with architectural consultants, design teams, and senior leadership.
5. A strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design that meets the project's vision and standards.
6. Experience in managing design processes, timelines, and budgets, with a focus on achieving project goals within constraints.
7. A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Director of Design Management is a critical role within the City Design Integration team at NEOM The LINE, reporting directly to the Executive Director of City Design Integration. This role is focused on overseeing the design work carried out by the City Asset Design Architect responsible for the critical city assets, which include the basement, public realm, cores, and technical floors. You’ll ensure that these essential elements are designed to the client’s requirements whilst enabling the overall performance of the city.

What You'll Do:

1. Lead the management of design activities for critical city assets, which may include the basement, public realm, and technical floors, ensuring they meet the requirements of the project.
2. Serve as the main point of contact between the City Design Integration team and the Architectural Consultant responsible for these key assets.
3. Oversee the Architectural Consultant’s work, providing guidance, feedback, and direction to ensure that all design deliverables align with NEOM The LINE’s requirements and standards.
4. Collaborate with other design teams, including Urban Realm, Infrastructure Engineer, Anchor Asset, and Community designers, to integrate the design of city assets seamlessly into the broader cityscape.
5. Manage the design process to completion, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
6. Work closely with the Executive Director of City Design Integration and other senior leaders to develop and implement strategies for the design of city assets that contribute to the overall vision of NEOM The LINE.
7. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any design challenges, ensuring that the design of city assets is cohesive and aligned with the project’s broader objectives.
8. Foster a collaborative and creative working environment.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Extensive experience in architecture, with a focus on large-scale urban development and the design of critical infrastructure and public spaces.
2. Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to oversee complex design projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
3. Deep understanding of architectural design principles, particularly in the context of critical city assets.
4. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with architectural consultants, design teams, and senior leadership.
5. A strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design that meets the project’s vision and standards.
6. Experience in managing design processes, timelines, and budgets, with a focus on achieving project goals within constraints.
7. A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Director of Design Management is a critical role within the City Design Integration team at NEOM The LINE, reporting directly to the Executive Director of City Design Integration. This role is focused on overseeing the design work carried out by the City Asset Design Architect responsible for the critical city assets, which including the basement, public realm, cores and technical floors. You’ll ensure that these essential elements are designed to the client’s requirements whilst enabling the overall performance of the city.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the management of design activities for critical city assets, which may include the basement, public realm, and technical floors, ensuring they meet the requirements of the project.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the City Design Integration team and the Architectural Consultant responsible for these key assets.
• Oversee the Architectural Consultant’s work, providing guidance, feedback, and direction to ensure that all design deliverables align with NEOM The LINE’s requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with other design teams, including Urban Realm, Infrastructure Engineer, Anchor Asset and Community designers, to integrate the design of city assets seamlessly into the broader cityscape.
• Manage the design process to completion, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Work closely with the Executive Director of City Design Integration and other senior leaders to develop and implement strategies for the design of city assets that contribute to the overall vision of NEOM The LINE.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any design challenges, ensuring that the design of city assets is cohesive and aligned with the project’s broader objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and creative working environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in architecture, with a focus on large-scale urban development and the design of critical infrastructure and public spaces.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to oversee complex design projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of architectural design principles, particularly in the context of critical city assets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with architectural consultants, design teams, and senior leadership.
• A strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design that meets the project’s vision and standards.
• Experience in managing design processes, timelines, and budgets, with a focus on achieving project goals within constraints.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

About The Opportunity

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are one of the delivery partners for NEOM THE LINE, one of the most iconic giga projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, arguably one of the largest projects in the world. Based at NEOM Site, Jacobs has an opening for a Design Management Director

The Design Management Director in The LINE Design team will lead and manage the design of different assets related to The LINE. The Director of Design will lead a design team with respective plans, schedules, and will organize and coordinate the design work is executed on projects of all scales. The Design Management Director for THE LINE Design team will oversee the creation of neighborhood master plans and architectural designs for THE LINE. This role involves leading a team of Design Consultants, ensuring that the technical aspects of the design work is executed according to Design Briefs and Requirements, Development Control Regulations and KPIs, and in compliance with the NEOM THE LINE Plan of Work procedures. The Design Management Director will be responsible for the management of a module, comprised of eight neighborhoods, and encompassing approximately 4,000,000 m² of assets.

Time will be allocated 80% on Neighborhoods designs, and 20% on NEOM Business responsibilities.

Requirements

• Delivery of design through the NEOM Plan of Works and THE LINE specific plans and procedures
• Collaboration with THE LINE Development and THE LINE Projects Neighborhood teams, to ensure integrated delivery.
• Collaboration with the Creative Design Director and the Neighborhood Design Directors, to ensure consistency across various Neighborhood and project scales.
• Ensure compliance with the Development Brief and Budget, and conformance to Development Control Regulations, Guidelines, and Design KPIs
• Manage technical quality of Neighborhoods design, and implementation of the Vision for The LINE
• Support delivery of contractual obligations, scope, schedule, budget.
• Support monthly internal reporting to NEOM leadership, City and City Integration team
  
  
  

• 20+ years of post-graduate outstanding architectural design and management experience
• Proven related experience in an Architectural Practice, including management of international design consultants across sectors and typologies
• Experience working in signature architecture design studios
• Design experience in various architectural types residential, mix use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, etc.
• Experience and extensive knowledge on design and construction materials and their application
• Design experience of public realm design and application
• Extensive project experience with emphasis on large projects and programs
• Experience in Middle East is appreciated
• B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university
• Postgraduate in Architecture or Urban Design
• International accreditation (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent)
  
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Design Management Director

What if we showed you how we're solving the world’s greatest challenges by transforming intangible ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world?

Our People & Places Solutions business reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

About the Opportunity:

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are one of the delivery partners for NEOM THE LINE, one of the most iconic giga projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, arguably one of the largest projects in the world. Based at NEOM Site, Jacobs has an opening for a Design Management Director .

The Design Management Director in The LINE Design team will lead and manage the design of different assets related to The LINE. The Director of Design will lead a design team with respective plans, schedules, and will organize and coordinate the design work executed on projects of all scales. The Design Management Director for THE LINE Design team will oversee the creation of neighborhood master plans and architectural designs for THE LINE. This role involves leading a team of Design Consultants, ensuring that the technical aspects of the design work are executed according to Design Briefs and Requirements, Development Control Regulations and KPIs, and in compliance with the NEOM THE LINE Plan of Work procedures. The Design Management Director will be responsible for the management of a module, comprised of eight neighborhoods, and encompassing approximately 4,000,000 m² of assets.

Time will be allocated 80% on Neighborhoods designs, and 20% on NEOM Business responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Delivery of design through the NEOM Plan of Works and THE LINE specific plans and procedures.
2. Collaboration with THE LINE Development and THE LINE Projects Neighborhood teams to ensure integrated delivery.
3. Collaboration with the Creative Design Director and the Neighborhood Design Directors to ensure consistency across various Neighborhood and project scales.
4. Ensure compliance with the Development Brief and Budget, and conformance to Development Control Regulations, Guidelines, and Design KPIs.
5. Manage technical quality of Neighborhoods design, and implementation of the Vision for The LINE.
6. Support delivery of contractual obligations, scope, schedule, budget.
7. Support monthly internal reporting to NEOM leadership, City and City Integration team.

Requirements:

1. 20+ years of post-graduate outstanding architectural design and management experience.
2. Proven related experience in an Architectural Practice, including management of international design consultants across sectors and typologies.
3. Experience working in signature architecture design studios.
4. Design experience in various architectural types: residential, mix use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, etc.
5. Experience and extensive knowledge on design and construction materials and their application.
6. Design experience of public realm design and application.
7. Extensive project experience with emphasis on large projects and programs.
8. Experience in Middle East is appreciated.
9. B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university.
10. Postgraduate in Architecture or Urban Design.