Creative and Design Lead

About Us

HQMena is a global leader in organizing premier events and exhibitions for the financial services fintech and trading sectors. Our flagship eventsForex Expo Money Expo and Crypto Expoconnect industry experts investors and thought leaders across international markets. With operational teams based in Dubai Mexico and India HQMena fosters a culture of collaboration innovation and excellence.

Job Description

You will lead a creative team of 6 designers and 3 video editors supporting a portfolio of global financial & crypto exhibitions (Dubai India LATAM etc.). Your main responsibility is to plan prioritize and quality-control all creative output not just design things yourself.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of 6 graphic designers and 3 video editors based in India.

• Translate business & marketing requirements into clear creative briefs and timelines.
  
• Plan and prioritize workloads across multiple events and campaigns simultaneously.
  
• Own the visual identity and ensure brand consistency across all events and channels.
  
• Review and approve key deliverables (KV social ads landing pages email creatives video cuts).
  
• Work closely with Marketing Sales and Event teams (Dubai India LATAM) to support campaigns.
  
• Set up and improve creative processes: briefing feedback loops version control asset management.
  
• Mentor and upskill team members; run regular 1:1s and performance reviews.
  
• Ensure on-time delivery under tight deadlines and last-minute changes.
  

Requirements

• 6 years of design experience with at least 23 years in a team lead / art director / creative lead role.
  

• Hands-on background in marketing / campaign / brand design (not only UI/UX or print).

• Experience working in agencies event companies or performance marketing environments.

• Proven experience managing at least 45 creatives (designers / video editors).

• Strong portfolio showing campaign-based work (social media ads email landing pages event visuals).

• Excellent English communication skills (written & spoken).

• Comfortable working with fast-paced international teams and tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial services fintech trading crypto or tech events.

• Familiarity with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; understanding of motion design & video workflows.

• Experience working with teams across different time zones.

Personality & Working Style

• Strong ownership and accountability.

• Structured process-driven not chaotic artist mode.

• Calm under pressure able to push back and negotiate priorities when necessary.

Benefits

Why Join Us

• Competitive Salary
  
• Growth Opportunities
  
• Health & Wellness Benefits
  
• 30 Days of Annual Leave
  
• Vibrant and Collaborative Work Environment
  

If youre a visionary design leader passionate about driving creativity and innovation join HQMena to shape inspiring experiences at the Finance Expo across the globe.

Required Skills:

Requirements 6 years of design experience with at least 23 years in a team lead / art director / creative lead role. Hands-on background in marketing / campaign / brand design (not only UI/UX or print). Experience working in agencies event companies or performance marketing environments. Proven experience managing at least 45 creatives (designers / video editors). Strong portfolio showing campaign-based work (social media ads email landing pages event visuals). Excellent English communication skills (written & spoken). Comfortable working with fast-paced international teams and tight deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Experience with financial services fintech trading crypto or tech events. Familiarity with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; understanding of motion design & video workflows. Experience working with teams across different time zones. Personality & Working Style Strong ownership and accountability. Structured process-driven not chaotic artist mode. Calm under pressure able to push back and negotiate priorities when necessary.

Key Skills
Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1