Creative Project Manager

About the Role:
As a Creative Project Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing on a strategic creative vision. You will play a vital role in transforming data-backed insights into compelling visual narratives and will collaborate closely with a diverse team of photographers, videographers, and illustrators to create authentic and differentiated content. Your strong understanding of the visual landscape and current trends in commissioned brand photography will guide you in generating innovative shoot ideas, while your organizational skills will help you manage multiple work streams efficiently.

Who You Are:

• You possess a collaborative creative vision and are passionate about visual communication, readily sharing your knowledge with teams and content creators.
• You have a good understanding of visual trends in both commissioned and stock photography.
• You are adept at devising original shoot ideas based on data analysis and effectively communicating these concepts to ensure relevance and quality in the content created.
• You demonstrate a proven ability to identify and recruit emerging creatives in stills and video for commercial content.
• You are detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of juggling multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• You are a creative problem-solver with an ability to work independently to address challenges promptly.
• You have an awareness of current trends in art and culture and are eager to share your insights with a multidisciplinary team.

Your Next Challenge:

• Serve as an ambassador for the organization, building advocacy among creators and the wider commercial photography community in the Middle East to enhance engagement and motivation.
• Mentor and develop creatives remotely across the Middle East, ensuring effective performance management.
• Collaborate with the insights and curation teams to brainstorm innovative shoot ideas.
• Engage in various initiatives and projects aimed at promoting and showcasing the organization’s work.
• Support Middle East-based creators by advising on portfolio development, providing feedback, and offering guidance.
• Strengthen relationships internally with the Creative Insights, Sales, Product, PR, and Marketing teams.
• Build connections across the business network of creators and customers, focusing on both creative work and people management.
• Work alongside the insights and curation and promotion teams to create visual narratives for significant regional research projects.
• Aim to significantly enhance both the quality and quantity of creative content across the UAE and the Middle East on all platforms.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Creative regarding content metrics and performance aligned with the creative strategy.

What You'll Need:

• 5+ years of experience in visual communications or advertising industries.
• Proven track record in mentoring and developing creative managers and assistants.
• Excellent visual, written, and verbal communication skills for idea presentation.
• Ability to secure a passport and travel internationally on an occasional basis.

Nice to Have:

• Professional proficiency in Arabic is a plus, though not required for consideration.

Benefits and Work Environment:
Our workplace is designed with a commitment to a collaborative and supportive environment that allows you to do your best work. We prioritize balancing corporate commitments with health and well-being, offering a range of paid holidays and time away from work. We believe in the importance of employee growth and development, providing learning experiences from leadership programs to professional skills workshops. Participation in global morale events and local gatherings, as well as involvement in Employee Resource Groups, is encouraged to maintain connection in our hybrid work environment.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and mutually respectful workplace. Our approach to hiring is centered on merit and performance, ensuring that all candidates are considered fairly regardless of their background.