Creative Director at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Job Purpose: 

The Creative Director will be responsible for leading the creative vision and strategy for gaming and betting products across both online and retail platforms. This role involves managing a team of designers, developing innovative and engaging content and ensuring brand consistency. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned creative professional with a strong background in design, exceptional leadership abilities and a passion for delivering world-class user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of designers to create high-quality graphics and animations that enhance the user experience across all platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing and technology, to align creative direction with company goals and execute on key projects.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, design innovations and gaming developments and incorporate these into the company's creative strategy.
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines to ensure a consistent visual identity across all products and platforms both online and retail.
• Present creative concepts and designs to senior leadership and key stakeholders for approval, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
• Manage the creative budget, ensuring resources are efficiently allocated to deliver high-quality work within timelines and budget constraints.
• Foster a creative environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth within the team.
• Oversee the entire creative process from concept to execution, ensuring the final product meets high standards of quality and creativity.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Design, Advertising, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in a creative leadership role with a proven track record of managing creative teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative direction, design skills and successful projects across multiple platforms.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present creative concepts to stakeholders.
• Proven experience in managing and developing a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Deep understanding of user experience (UX) principles and their application in product design.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing and technology departments.
• Proficiency with the latest design tools and software, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, Figma and other design platforms.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in graphic design, animation, and motion graphics.
• Strong knowledge of branding and visual identity development.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and how they apply to digital products
• Ability to manage a design team and provide constructive feedback.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly creative with a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach with a positive attitude.

Competencies:

• Ability to stay up-to-date with industry trends and apply them to creative strategies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence key stakeholders.