Lead Designer

Salary

• competitive based on experience
• Dubai based
• Discover the opportunity
• We are hiring a Design Lead to join a leading global brand activation and experiential agency in their Dubai office.
• As part of an international network with decades of industry success, our client brings brands to life through immersive audience experiences, major events, and large scale retail environments.
• They blend digital technology and physical spaces to form deep connections with audiences worldwide.
• This role offers the chance to work across a highly prestigious, major government account in the region.
• Discover the role
• As a Design Lead, you will be responsible for conceptualising, developing, and executing the visual aspects of exhibition stands, large events, and festivals.
• You will report directly to the regional Executive Creative Director, ensuring all output is memorable, engaging, and aligned with client objectives.
• In this position, you will lead key accounts and projects while overseeing the quality of design output, driving strategic initiatives, and mentoring a team of designers to foster a culture of creative excellence.
• Discover the responsibilities
• Provide strategic design direction and oversee the quality of creative output across key regional accounts.
• Identify and develop innovative project approaches, including booth design, storytelling, consumer journeys, and technology implementation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and project managers across the Dubai office to deliver impactful event experiences that meet the creative brief.
• Leverage brand and consumer insights to develop integrated creative approaches that resonate with target audiences.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to 3D designers, enhancing their skills in software and presentation delivery.
• Maintain exceptional communication and establish strong collaborations with different business units to achieve shared goals.
• Stay updated with industry trends to create fresh, award winning creative proposals and pitch submissions.
• Discover the requirements
• 5 or more years of experience working within events, exhibitions, and brand experience marketing.
• Bachelor degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a relevant creative field.
• Proven design experience for events in the MENA region, with a strong understanding of the wider market.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic with exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• High proficiency in SketchUp and Adobe Suite, alongside being a PowerPoint expert.
• Strong background in mentoring creative teams and managing design timelines successfully.