Creative Manager Career in Dubai

Do you love turning brand vision into stunning visuals and memorable experiences? We’re looking for a Creative Manager to lead creative strategy, inspire design teams, and deliver amazing work across all platforms in Dubai. If you live for creative thinking, execution excellence, and making brands shine, this role is for you.

Job Overview

• Location: Dubai, UAE

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Department: Creative / Design / Branding

• Reports To: Head of Creative / Marketing Director

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, or related field

• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in creative roles, with proven leadership / team management

• Gender: Open to all

Role – Creative Manager

You will be the creative lead responsible for shaping the visual identity of the brand across all channels. From campaign ideation to final delivery, you’ll manage creative output, nurture your design team, and ensure consistency, innovation, and high impact in every piece of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of creative campaigns: digital, print, social media, and experiential.

• Oversee the design process from concept through to execution—graphic content, visuals, photography, and brand assets.

• Manage and mentor a team of designers, creative specialists, and possibly freelancers or agencies.

• Ensure all creative deliverables align with brand guidelines, market trends, and business objectives.

• Present visual concepts to stakeholders; incorporate feedback to refine creative direction.

• Manage timelines, workload, and resource allocation to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

• Stay on top of design, visual, and branding trends; push boundaries & introduce fresh ideas.

Required Qualifications & Skills

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

• Strong portfolio showcasing creative direction, brand work, cross-platform campaigns.

• At least 5-10 years of solid experience in creative roles, including leadership or team-management.

• Proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.). Familiarity with motion graphics, video content, and/or multimedia design is a plus.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to think strategically, solve design problems, and maintain high attention to detail.

• Creativity, strong aesthetic sense, and ability to adapt to changing brand needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits package.

• Opportunity to lead and shape creative direction for a major brand in Dubai.

• Working with a talented creative team and cross-functional departments.

• Exposure to diverse projects: digital, print, social, branding.

• Career growth possibilities into Senior Creative Director / Brand Design Lead roles.

Location & Work Conditions

• Based in our Dubai office.

• Full-time work; occasional overtime might be needed around campaign launches.

• Collaboration with internal teams (marketing, product, media) and external agencies.

Growth & Career Path

• High visibility role with chance to grow into senior leadership in creative or brand strategy.

• Develop strategic skills and broaden creative influence across the organization.

How to Apply

Submit your CV + creative portfolio via the official job listing on GulfTalent:
👉Creative Manager – Dubai | Apply Here GulfTalent

Make sure your portfolio reflects your strongest campaign work, design leadership, branding pieces, and visual storytelling.