Creative Director

The Creative Director will draw upon a wealth of experience to create best-in-class shared immersive experiences. They will create new forms of storytelling, influence the creative industry, and lead others to creative & technical innovation. As Creative Director, you will ideate for a highly diverse clientele in response to the most ambitious creative briefs, confidently building concepts, with a clear understanding of how to deliver a strategic vision.

Responsibilities:

1. Creative
   • Have oversight and take accountability for the creative output of all projects.
   • Be the face of the creative department in client meetings.
   • Interpret complex and ambitious briefs and present ideas that surpass client expectations.
   • Tell client stories through creative uses of innovative technology.
   • Responsible for creating memorable pitch presentations.
   • Building and leading teams through the design and delivery process.
   • Briefing and supporting Lead Artists as they progress through a project.
   • Direct or input in all creative components of a project such as filming and lighting.
   • Elevate the creative caliber of the studio.
   • Provide creative direction across multiple projects where necessary.
   • Be in tune with cultural sensitivities that might apply to creative output.
   • Adapt creative approaches to suit the local market and cultural preferences.
2. Commercial
   • Understand commercial and strategic implications of a project.
   • Craft creative approaches that are appropriate to a project's scope and budget.
3. People
   • Show leadership at project and studio level.
   • Inspire and motivate creative teams.
   • Support and mentor lead artists through the creative process.
   • Take online management responsibilities to support and develop in-house talent.
   • Be a positive influence in the studio and help improve the mental well-being of your team.
   • Forge strong client relationships and inspire belief in the creative vision.
   • Collaborate with the creative artists to drive the studio forward.
   • Demonstrate a genuine respect for Middle Eastern cultures and customs.
   • Seek to understand cultural nuances that vary widely within the region that may affect teamwork and collaboration.
   • Ability to clearly articulate creative concepts and strategies to diverse stakeholders, many of whom may not have English as their first language.
4. The Studio
   • Ensure that all team members follow the clients' processes and workflow.
   • Create strong partnerships with producers to plan and manage projects through the design and delivery process.
   • Collaborate with senior studio team members to drive innovation.
   • Support the Resource Manager with recruitment where necessary.
   • Support the marketing team to ensure the documentation of a project presents the strategic value of the work.
   • Participate in company and team meetings where required.
5. Skills
   • Confidently present ideas to clients and hold productive workshops with them.
   • Understand the full 3D animation pipeline, techniques, and executions.
   • Proven background directing world-class immersive experiences.
   • Outstanding idea generation and the ability to think outside the box.
   • Excellent written skills and the ability to articulate a treatment in response to a client brief.
   • Ability to communicate with team members to help drive projects forward.
   • Able to express ideas visually to help all other team members understand your vision.
   • A comprehensive understanding of relevant technology and the ability to use it creatively.
   • Experience using Adobe CC and Cinema 4D is a MUST.
   • Experience directing music composition and/or sound design.