Freelance Creative Director

Job Title: Creative Director (Freelance)

Duration:

Mid-November 2025 to mid-January 2026 (8 weeks), with possible extension

Location:

Remote

Language Requirement:

Fluency in English is mandatory

Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Freelance Creative Director to lead the strategic and creative development of a bilingual brand campaign involving a major milestone for a respected institution in the region. The role requires refined storytelling, elevated design sensibilities, and the ability to craft culturally resonant narratives for high-value audiences. The position covers the development and direction of bilingual campaigns, film storyboarding, design refinement, and coordination across multidisciplinary creative teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a unifying creative platform and campaign concept across pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases
• Design and direct Arabic-English creative assets across digital, print, and environmental channels
• Create cinematic storyboards, mood boards, and content flows for a brand video and social cutdowns
• Set direction for visual language, color palette, typography, and layout systems
• Oversee creative production for OOH, digital, and print materials
• Supervise event visuals, environmental branding, and digital interface creative direction
• Lead presentations to stakeholders, providing rationale and creative justification
• Ensure all work aligns with the intended tone of voice and brand personality

Deliverables:

• Campaign concept and creative platform deck
• Visual and narrative guidelines for teaser, reveal, and post-campaign phases
• Hero video storyboard and bilingual script
• Digital and social media creative suites
• Immersive visual concepts for brand environments
• Brand refresh guidelines covering color, layout, and tone
• Bilingual brand usage and internal training materials
• Presentation decks for internal and external reviews

Experience Required:

• 10+ years in creative leadership with experience across brand, campaign, and integrated design
• Proven success leading brand storytelling and large-scale creative campaigns
• Native or fluent Arabic proficiency (spoken and written)
• Strong conceptual and copywriting skills in both Arabic and English
• Portfolio demonstrating bilingual campaigns, cinematic storytelling, and brand systems
• Experience managing design, production, and strategy teams

Preferred Skills:

• Deep understanding of GCC market culture and creative sensibilities
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar tools
• Working knowledge of motion direction, production supervision, and UI/UX creative oversight

To Apply:

Submit a CV, bilingual portfolio, availability (Nov–Jan), and preferred freelance rate.