Associate Creative Director

Company description Move people. Change the world. Founded in Chicago in 1935, Leo Burnett Worldwide is one of the largest agency networks with 96 offices and nearly 10,000 employees. In the Middle East, we’re consistently making an impact in KSA, Lebanon, UAE, Egypt, and Jordan thanks to our teams of go-getters. In a historic achievement, our agency was voted #1 Creative Agency for Effectiveness in the World, while Leo Burnett UAE has claimed the top spot in the WARC Effective 100, earning the title of the most effective creative agency in the world. Additionally, Leo Burnett enjoys the title of "Most Innovative Company" for driving brand purpose, as recognised by Fast Company. In 2024, Leo Burnett UAE was ranked #1 most Effective Agency, and it also secured the titles of #1 Agency and Network of the Year at the MENA Effies 2023, as well as at Dubai Lynx in both 2023 and 2024. At our core lies the Humankind philosophy, a belief that creativity has the power to transform human behaviour. We focus on people and purpose, not just advertising. Overview The Associate Creative Director (art) is involved in the development of creative concepts, working with all disciplines in the agency including copywriters and designers to build cohesive and effective campaigns. Their focus is on the visual design and art direction of advertising campaigns. They ensure the visual design aligns with the overall creative direction and strategy of the campaign, and that it effectively communicates the desired message to the target audience. As a close ally of the Creative Director, they are stepping into a managerial role to mentor team members, especially art directors and designers. In addition, they oversee the production of the visual elements of the campaign, ensuring they are executed to the highest standards. The Associate Creative Director, Art is responsible for leading the creative work. This leadership role includes assigning teams, inspiring those teams to consistently produce exceptional concepts and final work, and working closely with account management to ensure that our clients are satisfied with the quality of our creative work. • Works with the Creative Director to address performance, workflow, and quality issues and develop long-range plans for the team. • Helps develop and review creative briefs that provide strategic insight(s) and creative inspiration • Promote a culture of creative quality and accountability and ensure creative deliverables meet both our clients’ expectations and our own standards of excellence Responsibilities Innovative & Analytical Mindset • Develops and reviews creative briefs that provide strategic insight(s) and creative inspiration • Demonstrates to clients that an understanding of their marketing challenges and is responsive to their strategic needs in proposing creative solutions. • Trains new employees on responsibilities and agency procedures, and works with current creative staff to help them achieve professional and