Requirements
You’ll need to be able to manage multiple, simultaneous projects, working closely with all other departments, from account management to production and media. Our client is looking for an established professional from an art director background with at least 10 years experience, ideally in multi-national agencies, and a track record of world class award winning solutions. You must be a fluent English and Arabic speaker with excellent man management and client facing skills.

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1. Works under the guidance of the Account Managers and deals with clients
2. Develops client relationship by serving as a key internal and external contact for project status and workflow and Develop and manage project plans and logistical project details. Coordinate project timing and budgets with all relevant agency personnel.
3. Helps Account Managers to facilitate team meetings and team communications.
4. Help Account Managers. In their daily task
5. Responds to inquiries and researches and resolves problems related to transactions handled by the unit
6. Keep apprised of client’s products/services/marketing developments.
7. Gather and assemble background information, research, and analyses as needed for development of creative briefs and new business presentations
8. Respond to client phone calls and be aware of all client activities to provide back-up to the Account Director.
9. Prepare Quotation for Client under supervision and approval of Account Managers
10. Coordinate signatures/approvals from clients and make sure all media and projects proceed according to plan and deadlines
11. Act as liaison with other agency departments and vendors. And Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
12. File and maintain samples and Review client billing

Skills
• Understanding of general advertising principles and account service protocol
• Skills to develop and implement marketing strategies and plans for the clients in line with O2 mission Know your market first
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge and understanding of newspaper/magazine advertising principles, procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines with confidence and ease.
• Skill in organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes, and available resources.
• Ability to assess operational requirements and to plan and organize work flow patterns and schedules.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
• Skill in the use of computerized page layout and design software.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and manage team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education
Degree in Journalism / Marketing

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Skills
• Business skills including; accounting; control systems; human resources; marketing; finance.
• Computer skills including;
• Supervisory skills including; co-ordination of staff; familiarity with payroll; staff evaluations.
• Public relations skill including; member relationships; director relationships;
• Good leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent inter personal skills
• Excellent cultural awareness and ability to interact with people of multiple cultures

Education
Professional Qualification

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Works under the guidance of the Client Servicing Account Director and deals with clients to maintain goodwill and promote business, to address and resolve problems and to discuss advertising campaigns.
2. To develop marketing activities, marketing strategies, plans and new concepts / ideas to the clients in order to improve our relations and to increase our business portfolio and services with all clients under the account manager. These plans / strategies should reflect in increase in sales revenue from the clients and this will reviewed by the management in quarterly basis, Achieve/exceed the respective target to maintain market share and earn profits.
3. Develops client relationship by serving as a key internal and external contact for project status and workflow and Develop and manage project plans and logistical project details. Coordinate project timing and budgets with all relevant agency personnel.
4. Develop and maintain professional and cordial relations with the clients’ representatives, and Team members to ensure a high level of professional service and a positive atmosphere in the office ensuring that the team builds excellent relationships with internal and external parties based on co-operation and respect for all cultures and nationalities.
5. Coordinates with the media planner to prepare schedules for publishing advertisements and Coordinates with creative services, production and media services to ensure that advertising materials are created, produced and published as per client’s requirements.
6. Responds to inquiries and researches and resolves problems related to transactions handled by the unit; serves as liaison with other units in the resolution of day to day administrative and operational issues.

Skills
• Preferrably Local
• Understanding of general advertising principles and account service protocol
• Skills to develop and implement marketing strategies and plans for the clients in line with O2 mission Know your market first
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Pays attention to details.
• Proactive vs. reactive thinker.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge and understanding of newspaper/magazine advertising principles, procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines with confidence and ease.
• Skill in organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes, and available resources.
• Ability to assess operational requirements and to plan and organize work flow patterns and schedules.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
• Skill in the use of computerized page layout and design software.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and manage team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education
Professional Qualification

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The Art Director is responsible for the creation and overall presentation of the creative product. The Art Director and Graphic Designers are both responsible for the preparation of layouts and the finalizing of artwork for production.

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Art Director is responsible for managing and art directing designers towards the development of creative, innovative and impactful advertising. The Art Director must achieve this while remaining within the parameters of the client’s budget and meeting the established deadlines. The Art Director must have the ability to come up with strong creative concepts, execute them through masterful creative design, and communicate these concepts to designers, guiding them throughout the implementation process. When assigning projects, the Art Director should keep in mind the strengths and weaknesses of each designer and encourage them to develop their skills sets. The Art director must continuously coordinate with account services in the development of creative projects and with senior management and other creative personnel within the agency.

Project Solutions
- Masters the conceptualization process
- Masters brand strategies, creative briefs and delivers accordingly
- Masters the art direction of online campaigns and brand websites
- Delivers visual concepts that reflect the identity of the brand
- Capable of producing campaign able ideas that work through the line
- Makes sure ideas are big enough for ATL/BTL applications
- Understands the client’s business strategies and delivers relevant, world class concepts
- Contributes to strategic meetings of all assigned brands and has a comprehensive understanding of the client’s business and objectives
- Ensures business-building solutions in all creative proposals
- Contributes actively on pitches

Project Execution
- Takes full responsibility of the art direction of projects
- Takes full responsibility of execution and creative work up until submission (including print, interactive, ambient and any other BTL)
- Carries out concept from creation through to finalization for print
- Consistently delivers high-quality services to clients
- Combines creativity with design elements to create compelling campaigns, must have an in-depth understanding of how to achieve this balance between creativity and design capabilities
- Able to work closely with designers to raise the bar of creative output, inspiring them to take the project to new heights
- Follows up on project changes from client servicing until they are approved and have reached the final stage
- Is knowledgeable of the finalizing process prior to production and applies this knowledge
- Offers creative input and technical expertise to enhance the quality of work and procedures
- Able to lead designers throughout the implementation of projects and monitors the results
- Able to work within given budgets, delivers within given financial parameters, and project schedules
- Reviews work of team
- Able to switch from one project to another without losing track, focus, or control

Communication
- Attends all meetings related to projects and contributes constructively to those meetings
- Compelling presentation skills that bring ideas to life
- Capable of articulating brand and advertising ideas
- Delivers informative, well-organized presentations
- Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully and truthfully
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with O2’s diverse team

Software Knowledge
- Advanced use of design related programs either in MAC or PC
i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Leadership
- Responsible for the creative output of

Skills
Bachelor of Arts degree preferred Marketing or Fine Arts major with a specialization in Graphic Design

3+ years on the job experience with advertising agency or corporate marketing department working as an art director/photo art director or graphic designer

Knowledge of MS Office and appropriate graphic design software
Knowledge of copywriting and photography

- Outstanding creativity in layout and design
- Experience in developing fashion and style retail industry advertising
- Strong background in promotion and marketing strategies
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong analytical and creative thinking skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally
- Capacity fill in for (and to take on the role of) any creative team member, including Finalizer, Graphic Designer, Art Director, or any other role necessary
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external parties
- Ability to supervise and train employees: organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
- Knowledge and understanding of print production principles, procedures, techniques, and facilities
- Detailed and multi-task oriented
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
- Strong strategic design, concept and communication skills
- Portfolio of diverse experience, including Branding, ATL, BTL, TTL, and POS

Education
Professional Qualification

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Requirements
You will have at least five years experience as a copywriter within an agency environment. This agency is part of a global agency network, and you will be based in it’s office in Muscat, the beautiful capital city of Oman. Oman is on the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the UAE and a two hour drive from Dubai.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• To produce cutting-edge copy
• Produce award-winning ideas, which transform clients’ business
• Write for multiple media
• Approval of all elements of the written word in creative output
• Collaborate with other creatives, account management, production and media
• Creative, strategic thinking
• Thrive on constructive feedback to improve concepts and writing
• Manage time for multiple projects
• Participate in client presentation

Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Multi National Agency. Middle East expereince is an advantage
• Ability to make writing clear, accurate and compelling
• The ability to motivate and inspire teams by example
• Able to receive feedback warmly and use it as a tool for improvement
• Ability to fully integrate with the Creative, Account Management, Production and Media teams
• As a minimum level a Diploma in a relevant subject area

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Requirements
To be suited to this position, the ideal candidate will have a very strong pre-press and print understanding; will have formidable retouching and colour correction skills and be comfortable working with spot colours, CMYK and DCS. The role will involve setting up images with minimum dot percentage, rework images, as well as simplifying images to achieve the same or better result by mixing/applying colour separations.
Team players who are fluent in both written and spoken Arabic only need apply to be part of our fast growing company.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Carry out research for existing and prospective clients
• Writing press releases in Arabic
• Arabic media coordination
• Event planning and organising as required
• Day to day client servicing tasks as part of a client team
• Helping with research work to support new business initiatives

Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelors degree; some experience of working in a communications environment for a private company or Government organisation; be fluent (both written and verbal) in Arabic; have the ability to work as part of a small but fast growing team; have a flexible approach to work; be confident and outgoing.

All all times the individual must project a positive image of the company.

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Skills Required:
Be able to secure and drive new business opportunities.
Be confident in briefing and managing creative marketing and advertising campaigns
Have fantastic client servicing skills
Be able to think strategically
Have excellent attention to detail and project management skills
Be commercially minded
Be computer literate in Microsoft Office suite of applications
Have good interpersonal skills
Have excellent time and people management skills
Ability to understand and work with new technology

Job Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
Administering all day-to-day activities, at a senior level.
Establish and maintain a productive communication between Clients and the Agency at all times.
Ensure that the Agency’s actions are in line with agreements, procedures and budgets, and reflect a unified and agreed strategy.
Assist in the management and delivery of services to the Client.
Planning and coordinating all promotions and sponsorship activities when required.
Ensure a smooth and effective workflow of activities directed at the Clients
Write contact reports and forward these to the Client within 48 hours of meeting Clients.
Write monthly status reports for each account.
Forward recommendations and analysis to the Client as appropriate.
Ensure that Client’s accounts are correct and delivered on time and that payment is received to agreed schedules.
Assist in the professional development of the Account Executives within the agency.
Responsible for all Critical Path Schedules to ensure launch of projects to agreed schedules.
Budgetary responsibility (achievement of revenue and adherence to expenditure budgets) for Agency and Client
Annual budget compilation and quarterly reviews

Job Requirements (including, but not limited to):
Bachelor’s degree, 2+ year’s interactive advertising or mobile marketing experience.
Understanding of the overall media landscape and mobile channel.
Experience in running and overseeing interactive advertising and marketing campaigns.
Strong account management skills.
Experience of developing new Client business.
Day to day client management experience.
Strong project management experience.
Strong quantitative skills.
Extremely organised and highly motivated.
Energetic, fun and confident personality.

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