Senior Creative Manager

Company Description

Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Tahaluf is scaling to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.

To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Government and Non-Government Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners do not just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they are also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.

Be part of something BIG! Building on the success of record-breaking tech event LEAP, the most attended tech event in the world, Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. Tahaluf is bringing iconic Informa brands to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Cityscape Global, which celebrated record-breaking participation at its debut Saudi edition and award-winning cyber-security event Black Hat.

Join our ambitious and highly committed team, who are not afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Be ready to be thrown in at the deep end, taking on large-scale projects from day one, under the guidance of a supportive leadership team who will encourage your personal development and offer you new opportunities.

Job Description

We are building awe-inspiring experiences. We are launching award-winning brands. And we are scaling faster than any event organiser in history. Take a leap with Tahaluf, we are offering you the chance to:

• Work within a highly dynamic business with the energy and style of a start-up
• Be part of building a business that is launching new products and events at scale
• Grab an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real impact.

We’re looking for fresh, talented Senior Creative Manager who is ready to lead our creative designers.

It’s an amazing time to join the Creative Team at Tahaluf as we continue to deliver game-changing creative experiences for some of the best brands in the events world. This is where you come in.

As Senior Creative Manager, reporting to the Marketing Director, you will be a hands-on leader driving creativity, elevating design standards, and shaping the future of our brand aesthetics. You will lead a talented team of designers and ensure that every project reflects the innovative and high-quality work that defines Tahaluf.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Respond to creative briefs for ongoing projects and team pitches, ensuring high-quality delivery and innovation

• Lead and inspire a team of designers, fostering an environment of collaboration, creativity, and excellence

• Proactively contribute fresh ideas, creative concepts, and innovative solutions for team consideration

• Handle in-house feedback professionally and with quick turnaround times

• Stay ahead of current design trends, digital strategies, and best practices across all media (digital, online, print)

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and pitch processes, helping shape creative solutions for new and exciting events

• Maintain an organized and efficient file structure and data management system for all team assets

• Continuously push the envelope for new techniques, creative possibilities, and ways to elevate design work

Qualifications

• Experience & Leadership: 5-7 years of hands-on design experience with a proven track record of managing and inspiring a creative team to deliver high-quality, innovative work

• Visual & Conceptual Mastery: Strong visual design skills, with a solid understanding of the technical aspects of design software and executions

• Continuous Growth Mindset: A genuine passion for growing your craft, exploring new design workflows, and experimenting with diverse visual styles to push creative boundaries

• Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a creative team environment, where bouncing ideas off one another leads to the best possible results

• Expert Software Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects (motion graphics experience is essential). Experience with animation is a huge plus—please be sure to showcase any relevant work

• Excellent Communication: Clear and effective communication skills, both within your team and when liaising with clients or other departments

• UX Knowledge: Familiarity with UX design principles is highly valued and considered a major advantage

• Diverse Design Experience: Experience in non-static design—such as interactive design, motion graphics, or digital media—is highly desired

Additional Information

What you will get

Core Benefits:

• Medical Insurance for individual and family
• Annual leave – 28 days
• School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year, up to a max of three children
• Wellbeing Benefits
• Remote working on Sundays
• Working anywhere – 2 months every year
• Family visa costs (up to a max of three children)*

International Relocation Package*:

• Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
• 60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
• SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices
• Individual annual flight allowance

Local Relocation Package*:

• Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
• 30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
• SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices

• If eligible