The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is looking for an experienced Brand and Design Section Head to lead the creative and brand initiatives within the organization. The role requires a highly skilled leader with 12-14 years of progressive experience in brand leadership, ideally within the Museums, Arts, or Cultural sectors. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of digital branding and content standards and will be responsible for overseeing creative direction, brand development, and integrated campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Brand Leadership: Drive brand vision, positioning, and identity across all touchpoints, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market relevance.

• Creative Direction & Design Oversight: Lead the creative direction for campaigns, particularly pre-opening and opening launch campaigns, and establish brand guidelines to ensure innovation and coherence across all channels.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product, and business teams to ensure brand strategy integration into museum experiences, marketing collateral, and program initiatives.

• Team Development & Management: Mentor and manage the Brand & Design team, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 12-14 years of progressive experience in brand leadership (preferably within Museums, Arts, or Cultural sectors).

• 4-6 years of leadership or managerial experience.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

• Strong understanding of digital branding, content standards, and integrated campaign design.

• Fluent in Arabic and English (both spoken and written).

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resumes directly to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.