Dubai, UAE
Strategy Director
At AKQA, we blend the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients.
Strategists at AKQA are the ultimate voice of customer culture for our clients. An eclectic bunch of provocative thinkers and innovative problem solvers. We partner in creating a better future, faster; for our clients across the entire brand experience.
The Strategy Director is the strategic lead on an impressive portfolio of world leading clients and helps them to deliver real impact. You’ll have a firm grasp on what true insights are, how to find them and the change they can create.
A visionary thought leader, you will be a mentor to clients, colleagues and the wider AKQA community and network. You will help grow our reputation as a strategic agency by acting as an ambassador and leader of strategic planning, both within and outside the agency.
Located next to good transport links in the heart of Dubai Media City – Dubai, U.A.E., at AKQA you will have access to thought management & employees. You will work in an environment which fosters a meritocratic culture and encourages ownership, and you will be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Contribute to leadership teams across one or more key account programmes.
- Be comfortable working across the entire brand experience ecosystem, especially comms.
- Scope programmes of work with clients, providing strategic direction and leadership.
- Build AKQA's reputation as an agency committed to effectiveness in all we do.
- Position AKQA at the cutting edge of research and insight. Partner closely with other departments to oversee the development and promotion of new research projects/methodologies/products AKQA can use to generate original insights for clients and for growth purposes.
- Promote best practice within AKQA by developing a simple set of processes for strategic development and the creation and implementation of a wide range of strategic tools that can be utilised across the agency.
- Responsible for multi-market strategy deployment and demonstrate sensitivity to local market culture and dynamics.
- Be able to write world class briefs that reframe the problem and inspire creatives to think in new and interesting ways.
- Oversee the creative process, working effectively with the Creative Director and Creative team to ensure that solutions are on-brief. Help drive the creative vision for AKQA's accounts.
- Identify key opportunities to drive client value and turn them into a strategic agenda for the client.
- Proactively create and convert new revenue opportunities with new and existing clients.
QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE
- Account planning background from a creative agency but with strong evidence of digital capability.
- A passion for creativity, innovation, brand experiences, and business strategy
- An understanding of how business, brands, and consumers interact, and how technology is impacting their lives
- Familiarity with the design, application, and analysis of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research
- Customer research experience (qualitative and quantitative) at both implementation and management levels.
- Proven experience of coaching and mentoring a team and developing them to their full potential.
- Deep understanding of consumers and their use of all media.
We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
