Getty Images is a global leader in visual content, empowering individuals, businesses, and brands to communicate effectively through compelling photography, video, and illustration. With well-established brands such as Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash, the company provides comprehensive visual solutions to meet a diverse range of customer needs across industries and platforms.

Position Overview:
Getty Images is seeking a Creative Lead for the Middle East region to drive creative strategy, mentor creators, and grow the company’s visual content offerings in alignment with market trends and data insights. This is a hybrid, collaborative role that blends creativity with strategic thinking and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic creative vision for the Middle East, aligned with global standards.

• Collaborate across internal teams (Sales, Insights, Curation, Marketing) to deliver high-impact visual content.

• Mentor and guide regional creatives, providing portfolio reviews and feedback.

• Recruit and support a network of talented photographers, videographers, and illustrators in the region.

• Translate data insights into compelling, market-relevant creative briefs and shoot concepts.

• Represent Getty Images and iStock as a regional brand ambassador within the creative community.

• Lead creative initiatives, support promotional efforts, and increase content quality and volume from the Middle East.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on regional projects and global strategy implementation.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in visual communications, photography, or advertising.

• Strong track record of mentoring and managing creative teams.

• Demonstrated ability to turn data into actionable creative insights.

• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

• Deep knowledge of regional and global visual trends, particularly in brand photography.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.

• A collaborative spirit with a passion for building relationships with internal teams and external creators.

Why Work at Getty Images:

• Flexible hybrid work policy and collaborative work environment.

• Employee stock purchase plan with 15% discount.

• Strong focus on DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion).

• Company-wide learning programs and career growth initiatives.

• Inclusive culture with global and local community engagement.

• Commitment to employee well-being, rest, and recovery.