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Kitopi

Oct 31

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Marketing
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Dubai
    Remote

Requirements

  • +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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Creative Lead position at Kitopi?

The Creative Lead is responsible for collaborating with various departments to align creative output with business goals, managing feedback on creative projects, and overseeing photography and videography shoots, among other duties.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Creative Lead role?

Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in a creative role within the food and beverages or hospitality industry, a Bachelor's degree in marketing, design, or a related field, and a strong portfolio demonstrating creative skills across various mediums.

Is prior experience in the food and beverage industry necessary for this position?

Yes, a minimum of 5 years of experience in a creative role specifically within the food and beverages or hospitality industry is required.

What software skills are expected from candidates for this role?

Candidates should have hands-on experience with editing software, including Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.

Will I have the opportunity to work in teams and collaborate cross-functionally?

Yes, effective collaboration with cross-functional teams is a key aspect of the role.

What benefits does Kitopi offer to its employees?

Kitopi offers extensive learning opportunities, customized workshops, a diverse and inclusive working environment, free access to a nutritionist, flexible working hours, social events, and health insurance, among other benefits.

Can you provide details about the recruitment process for the Creative Lead role?

The recruitment process includes an initial review of your application, a meeting with a recruiter, and if shortlisted, interviews with hiring managers. This may involve case studies or trial assignments and typically takes 2-3 weeks from application to offer.

What is Kitopi's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diverse backgrounds and cultures, encouraging individuals from all walks of life to apply. The company has a zero-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, Kitopi provides extensive learning opportunities, including hard and soft skill training, wellness programs, and informative webinars to support employee growth.

What does Kitopi mean by a “work from anywhere” policy?

Kitopi believes in allowing employees to choose their work environment to enhance productivity and satisfaction, which aligns with their commitment to helping employees deliver work they're proud of.

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Kitopi

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2018
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kitopi is the world’s leading managed cloud kitchen platform - we partner with restaurants and food concepts to help them expand beyond borders in 14 days. Founded in 2018, our mission is to satisfy the world’s appetite and we currently work with over 150 brands to make this mission a reality. Kitopi (pronounced: “Kee-Toh-Pee”) stands for Kitchen Utopia. We serve as enablers to our brand partners in the food market by providing services centered around (but not limited to) sourcing, preparing, producing, and packaging - working closely with our delivery partners to help deliver exceptional food, on our customer’s terms. We are able to achieve this with our in-built, pioneering cloud kitchen technology - a first of its kind innovation, which we hope will help revolutionize and enhance the food tech industry globally. Our services have also expanded beyond the kitchen to include groceries - Shop Kitopi, subscription-based meal plans, and a first of its kind on-demand food court concept Mix ‘N’ Match. Kitopi currently operates more than 50 kitchens across the UAE, KSA, and Kuwait, thanks to more than 1000 amazing Kitopians.