R/GA

DesignCreativeLead

AED 360–540k ~AI est. United Arab Emirates Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Design Creative Lead at R/GA. Co-lead creative vision. Drive growth in region”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience working within global networks, Experience working with diverse cultural contexts, Proven ability to lead creative work, Proven ability to inspire creative work, Proven ability to create cutting-edge creative work, Mastery of design foundations, Mastery of interaction design, Ownership of craft, Ownership of capability output, Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams, Collaboration skills across disciplines, New business acumen, Ability to pitch, Ability to win, Ability to build client relationships, Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams, Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams, Interest in emerging technologies, Openness to new methods of thinking, Active advocacy for AI use, Ability to create award-winning work, Ability to craft award-winning work, Confident presence, Inspiring presence

Nice to Have

Experience including MENA, Experience across brand and experience, Experience with AI tools

What You'll Do.

Co-lead creative vision

Drive growth in region

Lead new business efforts

Shape creative culture

Shape creative standards

Connect dots across disciplines

Create holistic experiences

Shape design with emerging technologies

Identify new interaction paradigms

Experiment with new paradigms

Codify new interaction paradigms

Contribute to thought leadership

Represent agency at events

Partner with MENA Business lead

Drive new business pitches

Concept brand identities

Create brand identities

Concept design systems

Create design systems

Oversee creation of design solutions

Ensure final deliverables exceed standards

Define creative standard

Elevate creative standard

Ensure cultural relevance

Ensure executional excellence

Foster continuous growth

Champion brand experience design

Collaborate with Strategy leads

Collaborate with Tech leads

Collaborate with Experience leads

Collaborate with Production leads

Ensure alignment from concept to delivery

Define AI-powered ways of working

Codify ways of working

Accelerate AI adoption

Lead new business pitches

Shape compelling narratives

Demonstrate tangible brand value

Demonstrate tangible product value

Foster client relationships

Nurture senior relationships

Guide long-term roadmaps

Lead client presentations

Deliver crafted client presentations

Articulate points of view

Articulate thought leadership

Represent R/GA in industry events

Represent R/GA in thought leadership

Represent R/GA in external communications

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams; Cross-discipline collaboration; Strategy, Tech, Experience, Production leads

Communication Scope

Executive presentations; Thought leadership

Full Job Description

CREATIVE LEAD to be based in UAE ———— About R/GA R/GA is a creative innovation company for the intelligence age. We harness design and technology to create more valuable experiences for people and brands. We are a company of reinvention: we evolve as technology reshapes the world, and we help our clients do the same. Our team is a mix of specialists working at the intersection of brand design, experience design, technology, and communications. We work hybridly both in the MENA studio and online across EMEA, bringing together the leading minds of our specialist crafts to solve any problem. ————— The role We are looking for a Creative Lead MENA to co-lead the creative vision and output of R/GA MENA. This is a pivotal leadership role for a conceptual and strategic design leader with broad experience across brand, product, experience, and communications. This person will work closely with the MENA Lead to drive growth in the region, lead new business efforts, and shape the creative culture and standards of the MENA studio. The ideal candidate can connect dots across disciplines—brand, experience, technology, and communications—to create holistic and future-forward brand experiences. They will be equally comfortable in a pitch room, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and shaping the creative output across different types of engagements — from brand transformations to digital product launches, experience ecosystems, and communication platforms. A key part of the role will be shaping how we design with emerging technologies. You will be at the forefront of innovation: identifying, experimenting with, and codifying new interaction paradigms — from AI-enabled workflows to generative interfaces — that keep R/GA ahead of cultural and technological shifts. As an ambassador for R/GA, you will contribute to thought leadership, publish articles, and represent the agency at industry events, helping to shape our reputation as pioneers in brand, experience, and technology-led design.

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