Head of Creative Service-Dubai

HEAD CREATIVE SERVICES
Tax Free package up to US $ 20 000 per month + Bonus + Reimbursement of Schooling for eligible dependents, + Relocation Allowance

THE COMPANY
A leading independent Emirati media group whose mission is to help unleash the nation’s full potential, through a wide range of appealing content and via diverse media platforms, to reveal the culture and development of Abu Dhabi and the UAE. It will support and promote the country’s progress in line with the Abu Dhabi 2030 plan

An array of integrated media solutions including TV, radio, print, web and mobile broadcasting services, with in-depth programming and viewer interaction, employing experts from the media world, locally, regionally and internationally.

ROLE PURPOSE
SECTION: Creative
REPORTS TO: Chief of Channels

Leads, directs and oversees the TV creative groups in delivering audience facing products and services (graphic creation, programmes promos, idents and art) to help establish TV as a world leader in identity design. The holder of this role will contribute to the Media Group strategy for audience experience across the full range of platforms, products and services, setting and managing identity guidelines to ensure consistency and high quality across the organization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

CREATIVE ROADMAP
KEY ACTIVITIES


• Liaises with the Chief of Channels to define and set strategy, policies and roadmaps for the company’s identity design across the full range of platforms, products and services
• Integrates across ‘Channels’ departments (especially Head of Music), and Senior Management Team to lead the development and establishment TV broadcasting identity in accordance with the vision of the Board of Directors.
• Directs and leads the design, development and maintaining of Media Group’s visual identity in alignment with company’s vision


CONTENT DESIGN
KEY ACTIVITIES
• Creates and manages design guidelines to ensure consistency and quality
• Leads the delivery of design projects, and directs in a creative way the development of innovative tools and techniques
• Liaises with other Channel Department Heads to ensure the consistency of creative content across the company
• Serves as a senior point of expertise on all identity design issues, industry trends, visual image and market presence
• Monitors and manages the coherence in the company’s design identity
• Monitors and manages the usability and accessibility of all the company’s identity designs
• Represents the department externally to ensure that output is viewed as a leading innovator by the creative industry and audiences
• Leads and directs Producers and Designers in order to contribute to the look, feel and functionality of all design concepts





ORIGINATION
KEY ACTIVITIES
• Directs and approves the origination of all identity design content (graphics on-air, pre-production, special effects)
• Liaises with Head of Engineering to ensure that all creative artwork is executed using appropriate technologies and procedures
• Sets priorities and guidelines for Producers and Designers with the aim of meeting all broadcasting goals
• Leads and participates in production of promo’s

BRAND DEVELOPMENT & MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
KEY ACTIVITIES
• Leads and develops the company’s brand across UAE and internationally in conjunction with relevant stakeholders (Commercial & Sales)
• Directs and leads all press and poster advertising campaigns in collaboration with the Commercial Department
• Works closely with selected advertising agencies / 3rd parties in the execution of campaigns

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
KEY ACTIVITIES
• Leads a team of professionals within own area of control and focus
• Contributes to recruitment across a range of Creative roles as required, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders
• Monitors, supervises, guides and directs employees during daily operations
• Provides clear top-down communication to employees and provides bottom-up feedback to Senior Management
• Actively participates in on-the-job training activities for employees

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

INDUSTRY DOMAIN
• Media, preferably TV Station

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO DO THE JOB:
• 8-10 years experience in the field of design with extensive experience in digital technologies, creative design, and technology and strategy portfolio.
• Good understanding of digital files and graphic design technology
• Experience in similar media company, leading digital agency, innovation-led practice or consultancy.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent information technologies

JOB SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Communication Skills
• Presentation and inter-personal skills.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE
• Tax Free US $ 15 000 to 20 000
• Annual profit bonus
• Medical and gratuity [as per UAE law]
• Accommodation [for initial two weeks of employment]
• Annual return air fare
• Annual leave




JOB SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Communication Skills
• Presentation and inter-personal skills.



QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

INDUSTRY DOMAIN
• Media, preferably TV Station

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO DO THE JOB:
• 8-10 years experience in the field of design with extensive experience in digital technologies, creative design, and technology and strategy portfolio.
• Good understanding of digital files and graphic design technology
• Experience in similar media company, leading digital agency, innovation-led practice or consultancy.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent information technologies

JOB SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Communication Skills
• Presentation and inter-personal skills.