Creative Lead
Dubai
Global – Growth /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
Kitopi is a creator of magical food experiences—we discover, create, and curate homegrown brands from the region, for the region.
With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi owns and operates a diverse portfolio of over 200+ brands. These brands are either created, discovered, or curated with their customers in mind.
Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. By July 2021, Kitopi achieved Unicorn status, becoming the fastest company in the MENA region to reach this milestone.
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, and its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland.
What You'll Do
- Collaborating with other departments (ie marketing & product) to ensure alignment of output on broader business goals & objectives
- Providing & effectively managing feedback on all creative output
- Manage planning & briefing of all types of photography & videography shoots (in house & 3rd party briefing)
- Maintenance of brand guidelines to align brand values, USP, messaging & tonality
- Clear communication & transparency (online & in-person meetings) for constant alignment and effective output
- Industry research for creative techniques & trends including AI
- Assist in the creation of video content for the social media team
- Understanding of storyboarding, shooting, and editing for video & photography & sound projects
- Work independently, as well as assist the reporting manager to establish project deliverables
- Reserve and rent equipment
- Record and edit video and sound projects, including selecting program format for final output, capturing/importing media, organizing raw media, editing footage and sound files, creating and inserting static and motion graphics, titling, adding music/voice-over/sfx, media management, and archiving project media
- Assist with scheduling content to be published on social media at ideal times
- Assist with monitoring the social media channels and activity
Who Are We Looking For?
- +5 years of experience in a creative role in the food & beverages, or hospitality industry.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, design, or a related field
- Proven track record of leading creative teams and developing effective marketing campaigns, product packaging, and in-store experiences
- Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional conceptual and creative skills across a range of mediums
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- An enthusiastic and creative storyteller with a passion for content creation and a strong interest in the social and digital space
- Hands-on experience with editing software, including Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Premiere Pro
- Experienced as a content creator, comfortable in front of the camera, with knowledge of what performs well and what doesn't
- Deep understanding of the social media ecosystem: trends, hashtags, music usage, functionalities, guidelines, and platform updates
- Proven record of creating content that performed well and generated high engagement
- Knowledge of print production and digital design principles.
Benefits
- Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.
- Be involved in customized workshops run by the Kitopi Academy.
- Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.
- Free and unlimited access to a nutritionist.
- No Dress Code! (T&C applies).
- The famous team activities and social events bursting with fun.Inclusive private health insurance.
- Up to 50% discount on Kitopi brands.
- Annual leave as per the company policy.
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
Additionally, we offer:
- Wellness spaces designed for mothers inclusive for all.
- Monthly well-being programs to nurture your mental and physical health.
- Informative and empowering webinars to support your growth.
- 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.
So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi?
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.
