Ounass
Creative Manager
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 01/12/2025
Job overview
Date posted
17/10/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
01/12/2025
Job description
The Creative Manager at Ounass leads the evolution of the brandās visual identity and design excellence across all customer touchpoints. Reporting to the Creative Director, this role is responsible for driving high-impact creative strategies, maintaining brand consistency, and inspiring a multidisciplinary design team to deliver exceptional, future-forward visuals. The position requires a fusion of creative vision, strategic thinking, and technical mastery ā ensuring Ounass continues to define digital luxury in the Middle East through world-class storytelling and design innovation.
Required skills
Creative direction and leadership
Brand identity and visual storytelling
Graphic and digital design
Luxury branding and aesthetics
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Figma and collaborative design tools
AI-driven design tools (Firefly, Midjourney, Runway)
Design thinking and innovation
Team mentoring and performance management
Cross-functional collaboration
Project and workflow management
Typography and layout excellence
Strategic campaign development
Presentation and communication skills
Fluency in English; Arabic advantageous
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Creative Director to shape and implement Ounassā design vision across campaigns, digital assets, and brand initiatives
- Ensure consistent brand expression across channels through strong design governance and creative innovation
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers, fostering creativity, excellence, and collaboration
- Integrate emerging technologies such as AI and generative design tools to enhance creativity and scalability
- Oversee design workflow, project allocation, and quality control to ensure alignment with brand standards
- Partner with cross-functional teams ā including Marketing, Editorial, UX/UI, and PR ā to create cohesive, high-impact experiences
- Develop sustainable and forward-looking design practices that align with Ounassā vision of modern luxury
- Translate complex business objectives into clear, visually engaging creative solutions
- Champion continuous learning, inclusivity, and creative innovation within the team
Experience & skills
- 7+ years of experience in design leadership, ideally within luxury, fashion, or e-commerce industries
- Bachelorās or Masterās degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and emerging AI design platforms
- Proven experience managing creative teams and delivering complex, multi-channel projects
- Deep understanding of design systems, digital storytelling, and brand strategy
- Exceptional eye for detail, typography, and visual composition
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Fluency in English (Arabic proficiency preferred)
- Passion for redefining luxury through digital innovation and creative storytelling
