ABOUT Kijamii:Kijamii is an independent, award-winning advertising agency driven by innovation and culture, with a rich legacy of over 14 years, operating regionally with offices in Riyadh, Cairo and Dubai.JOB PURPOSE: The Associate Creative Director will be a driving force behind breakthrough creative across platforms. The job holder will be working with strategists, designers, writers, and producers to create campaigns that don’t just capture attention—they start conversations and move the needle.RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: Lead creative vision and strategy across multiple projects, ensuring all work meets high standards of innovation, quality, and effectivenessDevelop insight-driven concepts that resonate with target audiences while aligning with brand objectives and business goalsTransform strategic briefs into bold, memorable creative ideas that differentiate brands and drive meaningful engagementCollaborate with strategy, account management, and production teams to build cohesive, integrated campaigns across all touchpointsPresent creative concepts and strategies to clients with clarity, confidence, and compelling storytelling that builds buy-in and enthusiasmLead client meetings and creative reviews, effectively communicating rationale behind creative decisions and managing feedback incorporationChampion innovation by experimenting with emerging technologies, AI tools, and new creative formats to keep work cutting-edgeStay ahead of digital trends and social-first storytelling approaches, implementing best practices across platform-specific contentLead and manage a team of creative professionals, providing direction, support, and performance feedback to ensure team successMentor and develop junior creative talent through regular feedback, skill-building opportunities, and career guidanceFoster a collaborative creative culture that encourages risk-taking, celebrates great work, and maintains high creative standardsOversee creative project timelines and resource allocation, ensuring quality deliverables are completed on schedule and within budgetProvide creative direction and quality control across all campaign elements, from concept through final productionPerform any other related task as assigned by managementEducation Bachelor’s degree in related fieldExperience Minimum of 8 years of creative experience (advertising, digital, or content-first agencies preferred)Skills Strong communication skills to manage internal teams, clients, and external partners effectively.A portfolio of bold, culturally relevant, platform-native work that gets results.Proven ability to lead teams and deliver attention-worthy and business-driving ideas.Strong storytelling instincts—across copy, visuals, and experiences.Deep passion for digital culture and an understanding of what works across platforms.Strategic thinking: translating insights into disruptive creative work.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.This position is open until May 10, 2026Please ensure that you have included your portfolio showcasing work related to this role, as only candidates with a relevant portfolio will proceed, or alternatively, send it to "careers@kijamii.com" with the job title as the subject.Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted.“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at Kijamii.”