Creative and Design Lead
Job Summary
Lead and manage a team of 6 graphic designers and 3 video editors based in India.
- Translate business & marketing requirements into clear creative briefs and timelines.
- Plan and prioritize workloads across multiple events and campaigns simultaneously.
- Own the visual identity and ensure brand consistency across all events and channels.
- Review and approve key deliverables (KV social ads landing pages email creatives video cuts).
- Work closely with Marketing Sales and Event teams (Dubai India LATAM) to support campaigns.
- Set up and improve creative processes: briefing feedback loops version control asset management.
- Mentor and upskill team members; run regular 1:1s and performance reviews.
- Ensure on-time delivery under tight deadlines and last-minute changes.
- 6 years of design experience with at least 23 years in a team lead / art director / creative lead role.
- Hands-on background in marketing / campaign / brand design (not only UI/UX or print).
- Experience working in agencies event companies or performance marketing environments.
- Proven experience managing at least 45 creatives (designers / video editors).
- Strong portfolio showing campaign-based work (social media ads email landing pages event visuals).
- Excellent English communication skills (written & spoken).
- Comfortable working with fast-paced international teams and tight deadlines.
- Experience with financial services fintech trading crypto or tech events.
- Familiarity with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; understanding of motion design & video workflows.
- Experience working with teams across different time zones.
- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Structured process-driven not chaotic artist mode.
- Calm under pressure able to push back and negotiate priorities when necessary.
Why Join Us
- Competitive Salary
- Growth Opportunities
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- 30 Days of Annual Leave
- Vibrant and Collaborative Work Environment
If youre a visionary design leader passionate about driving creativity and innovation join HQMena to shape inspiring experiences at the Finance Expo across the globe.
Required Skills:
Requirements 6 years of design experience with at least 23 years in a team lead / art director / creative lead role. Hands-on background in marketing / campaign / brand design (not only UI/UX or print). Experience working in agencies event companies or performance marketing environments. Proven experience managing at least 45 creatives (designers / video editors). Strong portfolio showing campaign-based work (social media ads email landing pages event visuals). Excellent English communication skills (written & spoken). Comfortable working with fast-paced international teams and tight deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Experience with financial services fintech trading crypto or tech events. Familiarity with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; understanding of motion design & video workflows. Experience working with teams across different time zones. Personality & Working Style Strong ownership and accountability. Structured process-driven not chaotic artist mode. Calm under pressure able to push back and negotiate priorities when necessary.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Facilities Management
- Biotechnology
- Creative Production
- Design And Estimation
- Architecture