Cairo, Egypt, Africa
Hybrid
Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
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More about the role:
The Burson Studio is a team of over 40 creatives, art directors, designers, content creators, producers and videographers. As a Senior Art Director, you'll take a strategic and accountable approach to developing and delivering high quality impactful work and campaigns with teams, managing agency relationships and building client relationships. You'll also possess a strong understanding of the earned-first approach and have the ability to craft campaigns with impactful brand storytelling.
What you'll do:
Lead the development and delivery of earned-first campaigns and creative platforms, from brief through to presentation and production
Take and shape client briefs, defining clear creative strategy and guiding teams to high-quality outputs
Build, present, and sell cohesive treatments and 360° campaign proposals
Independently manage medium to large clients, strengthening relationships and driving organic growth
Collaborate with Studio, Creative Strategy, and Production teams to plan, budget, and resource work effectively
Lead creative production projects with oversight from Creative Directors and Producers
Champion innovation by challenging briefs and encouraging thought-provoking, culturally relevant ideas
Contribute to new business, award entries, and case studies, supporting Studio targets and reputation
Experience that contributes to success:
Proven experience leading medium to large creative campaigns and clients with minimal senior oversight
Strong understanding of earned-first thinking and integrated marketing across social, branding, experiential, and production
Confident presenter with the ability to influence clients and internal stakeholders
Experience managing and mentoring senior creatives, fostering high standards of creative excellence
Commercial acumen, including budgeting, scoping, resourcing, and revenue awareness
Deep knowledge of social platforms and hands-on expertise with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
Ability to inspire teams, share industry insight, and nurture talent across disciplines
Bilingual Arabic & English is highly desireable for this role
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Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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