Creative Director - Automotive

About the role

GEN PLUS Group is looking for a Creative Director in Riyadh to create bold, engaging and commercially effective work for automotive brands. Working with the creative, strategy, account management and production teams, the role covers digital, social media, integrated campaigns, content production, retail and experiential marketing, including concept development, creative direction, design, copywriting, motion graphics, photography and videography.

Key responsibilities

• Lead creative concepts and campaigns across key KSA accounts
• Translate client briefs and strategic insights into compelling creative ideas
• Provide creative direction across copy, art direction, content, film and social
• Present and sell creative ideas to senior clients
• Lead, mentor and inspire creative teams and freelance talent
• Ensure work is culturally relevant and appropriate for Saudi audiences while keeping a high international creative standard
• Collaborate with strategy, production and account teams from concept through delivery
• Maintain creative quality and consistency across multiple projects and channels
• Stay close to Saudi cultural trends, consumer behaviour and emerging platforms

Required profile

• An established Creative Director with significant agency experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC
• A strong portfolio of integrated creative campaigns and experience with major KSA brands and clients
• Previous experience in a creative agency or similar environment
• Fluent Arabic and English; a strong understanding of Saudi culture and the ability to develop ideas that feel genuinely local
• Comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment and presenting directly to senior stakeholders

Required skills

• Excellent communication, collaboration and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience across digital, social, content and integrated campaigns is highly desirable