230 Design Leadership jobs in Saudi Arabia

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.

About Knowliom:

Knowliom is a visionary company redefining cultural engagement at the intersection of
science, Culture, and immersive experience
. As part of the Cultural Assets Group, we create integrated visitor experiences, exhibitions, events, theatrical productions, and digital activations that are rooted in storytelling, enriched by design, and powered by Storytelling.

Fields of Work:

As Creative Director, you will lead innovation across a range of cultural formats, including:

• Museum activation and operations
  (including interpretive content, exhibition design, and visitor journey development)
• Cultural events and live experiences
  (festivals, performances, educational activations)
• Cultural sites and heritage destinations
  (experience planning, interpretation, immersive storytelling)
• Experience centers
  (conceptualization, creative direction, content and spatial design, and operational strategy

Role Summary:

The Creative Director will be responsible for leading
holistic creative development
, from early concept ideation through spatial and graphic design to final delivery. This role will ensure all experiences reflect a high standard of creativity, cultural sensitivity, and strategic relevance across Knowliom's multidisciplinary projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Experience Development (Concept to Content):

• Lead creative concept development across all projects, ensuring alignment with client vision, cultural narratives, and audience needs.
• Oversee the development of
  experience journeys
  , narrative frameworks, and thematic storylines for exhibitions, events, and activations.
• Collaborate with content developers, curators, and writers to shape compelling interpretive strategies.
• Drive emotional storytelling that integrates seamlessly into spatial, digital, and physical formats.
• Ensure accessibility, inclusivity, and engagement strategies are embedded within the experience planning.

2. Graphic Design & Interpretation:

• Direct the visual language across projects, ensuring brand consistency and narrative clarity.
• Guide the design and production of
  interpretive graphics
  , signage systems, digital interfaces, and print material.
• Supervise graphic teams to ensure visuals complement and enhance the storytelling and visitor engagement.
• Integrate multi-sensory elements like motion, typography, illustration, and infographics.

3. Exhibition & Spatial Design:

• Lead the creative vision for
  spatial storytelling
  , including layout planning, spatial flow, and visitor orientation.
• Oversee interior design elements such as furniture selection, lighting direction, and material finishes in collaboration with technical teams.
• Ensure spatial designs are adaptable to fabrication, operational, and accessibility constraints.
• Collaborate with technical designers and architects to translate creative vision into buildable, functional environments.

4. Interdisciplinary Creative Leadership:

• Build and mentor creative teams across disciplines—graphic, spatial, content, and media.
• Facilitate creative workshops, visioning sessions, and brainstorming meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary creative representative in client-facing meetings, pitches, and presentations.
• Maintain oversight of deliverables across project stages to ensure aesthetic integrity and on-brand execution.

Required Qualifications:

·   Bachelor's or Master's in Exhibition Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.

· years of experience in creative leadership roles within museum, cultural, experiential, or media sectors.

·   Portfolio demonstrating concept development, graphic design, spatial/exhibition design, and interdisciplinary integration.

·   Strong communication and storytelling skills—verbal, visual, and written.

·   
Experience working on projects rooted in Saudi or GCC cultural contexts
, with a strong appreciation for regional narratives and audiences

• Proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, SketchUp, or similar.
• Experience working with government/cultural clients or large-scale public sector projects.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is a plus, but not mandatory

Company Description

Smart Media is a full-service marketing agency based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering 360° marketing solutions. We empower brands through integrated strategies that combine creativity, technology, and data-driven insights to succeed in a dynamic market. Our services span corporate communications, marketing consultancy, digital marketing, web and app development, cinematic film production, animation, and brand identity design. Our focus is on building trust, enhancing brand reputation, and driving long-term success for our clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Senior Copywriter based in Riyadh. The Senior Copywriter will be responsible for crafting compelling and engaging written content, including press releases, marketing materials, and corporate communications. Daily tasks will include writing, editing, proofreading, and collaborating with the marketing team to develop and execute content strategies. The role also involves ensuring all written materials align with the brand's voice and objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Press Releases and Writing
• Excellent Communication skills
• Experience in Marketing
• Proofreading skills with high attention to detail
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience in the media or marketing industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is preferred

Company Description

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Role Description

This is a contract remote role for a Creative Director. The Creative Director will be responsible for overseeing and guiding the creative process, developing and implementing creative strategies, directing branding efforts, and supervising art direction and graphic design projects. Daily tasks will include leading brainstorming sessions, reviewing and providing feedback on creative work, and collaborating with other departments to ensure brand consistency and alignment with overall business goals.

Qualifications

• Skills in Creative Direction and Creative Strategy
• Experience in Branding and Art Direction
• Proficiency in Graphic Design
• Excellent leadership and team collaboration skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Experience in leading creative teams and managing multiple projects concurrently
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or related field

Job Summary
Indpt is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Creative Director with over 5 years of experience to lead our creative team. As the Creative Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity and storytelling across our diverse range of brands. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can bring strategic creativity to the forefront, ensuring that our brands' narratives are innovative, impactful, and resonate with our target audience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the creative vision and strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Manage and mentor a team of creative professionals, including designers, copywriters, and multimedia specialists.
• Foster a creative culture that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Develop and conceptualize the visual content for marketing campaigns and brand materials.
• Ensure brand consistency across all creative assets.
• Work closely with the brand team to conceptualize and execute visually appealing campaigns.
• Provide creative direction and feedback throughout the campaign development process.
• Develop and maintain brand identity guidelines, ensuring consistency in visual communication.
• Implement strategies to enhance and evolve brand aesthetics over time.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external clients to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Present and articulate creative concepts to the Managing Director and Brand Director, incorporating feedback as needed.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging creative techniques.
• Integrate innovative design trends into the creative process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a senior creative role, with a proven track record of leading successful campaigns from a design background.
• Proficiency in design software and multimedia tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

About the Role

Driving innovation and creativity within and beyond the organization, transforming innovative ideas into tangible results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Set the creative vision and overall strategy for projects and campaigns.
2. Develop concepts and creative ideas that meet client/management needs and align with target markets.
3. Translate marketing strategies into actionable creative executions.
4. Lead design, content creation, art direction, and audio-visual production processes.
5. Oversee daily workflows and ensure adherence to project timelines.
6. Supervise the production of all visual materials (designs, videos, animations, digital content).
7. Review and approve all creative deliverables before release or publication.
8. Ensure all creative outputs align with brand identity and messaging.
9. Participate in meetings with clients or departments to understand requirements.
10. Present creative ideas convincingly through presentations and visual mockups.
11. Implement feedback and revisions professionally.
12. Stay up to date with trends in design, advertising, digital media, and marketing technologies.
13. Introduce new tools and methods to enhance creative quality and efficiency.
14. Evaluate campaign and project effectiveness, analyzing strengths and weaknesses.
15. Prepare budget estimates for creative projects.
16. Negotiate with vendors (production houses, photographers, influencers) for high-quality services.
17. Ensure consistent application of brand visual identity standards.
18. Develop and update brand identity guidelines as needed.
19. Monitor consistency across all marketing and advertising materials.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in a creative leadership role.

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المهام الوظيفية:

• قيادة وتطوير فريق المصممين والمتدربين.

• توزيع المهام وفق الخبرات والقدرات.

• الإشراف على جودة الأعمال والموافقة على التصاميم النهائية.

• دعم عمليات التوظيف والتقييم للمواهب الإبداعية.

• المساهمة في تطوير الاتجاهات الإبداعية واستراتيجيات.

المتطلبات:

• خبرة في إدارة فرق التصميم والمشاريع الإبداعية.

• إبداع في تطوير الأفكار والحملات البصرية.

• معرفة احترافية بأدوات التصميم (Adobe Creative Suite).

الموقع: الرياض

نوع العمل: دوام كامل

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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.

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.

*Key Accountabilities: *
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.