Creative Lead

Creative Lead

Riyadh KSA – Growth / Full-Time / Hybrid

Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the industry by helping brands grow and scale in both the delivery and dine-in spaces. Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. In July 2021, Kitopi announced its $415 million Series C funding round, led by the world’s largest tech-focused investment fund, the Softbank Group. This investment elevated Kitopi to Unicorn status, making it the fastest Unicorn to emerge from the MENA region. Kitopi’s growth has been fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry and remain the leading food company in the region.

With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It also operates its Customer Experience Center in Amman, Jordan, its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland, and its Robotics Hub in Odense, Denmark.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the creative team in developing innovative concepts and strategies for various projects, ensuring all deliverables are aligned with client objectives and brand identities.
2. Drive creative ideation sessions and provide strategic input to elevate the quality and effectiveness of creative outputs.
3. Photography & Videography: Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality photos and videos for campaigns, social media, product shoots, and other platforms.
4. Oversee the visual style and content across all mediums, ensuring consistency and engagement.
5. Manage the creation of design assets, including graphics, layouts, and branding materials, ensuring consistent branding and visual storytelling across all platforms.
6. Provide feedback and direction to designers to maintain high standards of creativity and quality.
7. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and resources are managed efficiently.
8. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
9. Work closely with the creative team, clients, and cross-functional departments to ensure seamless collaboration and the best creative outcomes.
10. Foster a positive, creative, and collaborative work environment that promotes innovation and teamwork.
11. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior creatives, helping to develop their skills and foster their professional growth.
12. Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and creative excellence within the team.

Minimum Requirements

1. Food & Beverage creative experience is a must
2. Must be fluent in Arabic
3. Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a similar senior creative leadership role.
4. Strong portfolio showcasing creative concepts, photography/videography, and design work.
5. Proficiency in creative tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, etc.).
6. Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with a passion for nurturing talent.
8. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
9. Familiarity with the latest trends in design, photography, videography, and digital marketing.

Benefits

1. Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.
2. Be involved in customized workshops run by the Kitopi Academy.
3. Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
4. Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.
5. Free and unlimited access to a nutritionist.
6. No Dress Code! (T&C applies).
7. The famous team activities and social events bursting with fun.
8. Inclusive private health insurance.
9. Up to 50% discount on Kitopi brands.
10. Annual leave as per the company policy.
11. Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.

Additionally, we offer:

1. Wellness spaces designed for mothers inclusive for all.
2. Monthly well-being programs to nurture your mental and physical health.
3. Informative and empowering webinars to support your growth.
4. Social Thursdays and Fridays across markets to gather and connect with colleagues.

Recruitment Process and Timeline

First, you apply, and our talent attraction team will review your profile. If your profile matches our requirements, you will receive a link to schedule a meeting with a recruiter at your convenience. This meeting is an opportunity for you to share more about yourself and for us to get to know you better. If you are shortlisted, you will meet with our hiring managers. Depending on the role and its requirements, you may need to attend 2-3 interview rounds. These rounds could include a case study, role-play, trial assignment, or live coding session, which will be communicated to you in the initial conversation. Upon successful completion of the interview rounds, your recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer. We aim to complete this process within 2-3 weeks.

We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong. Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in 6 countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for.

Along with offices in all the markets we operate in, we also believe in a “work from anywhere” policy - you get to choose the environment you operate in because we believe this will help you deliver work you're proud of. Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite.