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Creative AI Specialist
Creative
job type:
full time
location:
abu dhabi, UAE
Seniority:
Mid-Level
Languages:
Fluent English (written and spoken). Professional Arabic is highly desirable.
Reports To:
Creative Director
Cross-Collaboration:
Strategy, Client Services, Creative, Copywriting, Communications, Public Relations, Digital, Events, and Operations.
The future of creativity belongs to people who know how to combine imagination with technology.
As a Creative AI Specialist, you'll help transform ideas into visuals, videos, concepts, presentations, graphics, storyboards, and creative assets at remarkable speed using the latest AI-powered creative tools.
You'll constantly explore emerging technologies while maintaining the professional creative standards our clients expect.
This isn't about replacing creativity.
It's about amplifying it.
About the Role
We're looking for someone who genuinely loves experimenting with AI.
Not someone who occasionally uses ChatGPT.
Someone who wakes up excited to try the newest image model, video model, editing workflow, automation tool, prompt technique, or creative platform.
You'll help Creative Directors, Designers, Strategists, Producers, Copywriters, and Digital teams accelerate ideation, visualisation, production, and campaign development.
Some days you'll create AI-generated concept visuals.
Other days you'll generate product photography, create AI video, extend footage, build presentations, animate graphics, develop storyboards, or help production teams solve impossible deadlines.
You'll become one of ZIA's internal experts in creative AI.
What You Will Do
AI Visual Creation
Generate premium AI imagery for campaigns, concepts, proposals, presentations, mood boards, and client pitches.
Create realistic commercial-quality visuals using AI image models.
Develop product imagery, environments, people, branding concepts, and visual explorations.
AI Video
Generate AI-powered video content.
Create concept videos and animations.
Extend, enhance, upscale, and restore footage.
Experiment with emerging video generation platforms.
Creative Support
Rapidly visualise campaign concepts before production.
Produce storyboards and mood boards.
Support Creative Directors during concept development.
Help designers and production teams accelerate workflows.
Design & Production
Create presentations.
Develop graphics.
Produce simple animations.
Prepare digital assets.
Assist with creative production when required.
Innovation
Continuously research new AI tools.
Test workflows.
Recommend new technologies.
Train internal teams.
Share knowledge across departments.
Workflow Optimisation
Build AI-assisted creative workflows.
Improve efficiency.
Automate repetitive creative tasks.
Develop prompt libraries.
Help maintain creative quality while increasing speed.
What Success Looks Like
You'll be successful when:
Creative teams come to you first when exploring new ideas.
AI helps improve—not replace—the quality of our work.
You help the agency stay ahead of industry trends.
You continuously experiment and share what you learn.
You Will Probably Be a Great Fit If You Have
3–5+ years working in creative design, motion design, production, digital media, or related creative disciplines.
Advanced experience using generative AI tools professionally.
Excellent prompting skills.
Strong visual taste.
Experience using Midjourney, ChatGPT, Claude, Adobe Firefly, Runway, Kling, Veo, Flux, Ideogram, Leonardo, Photoshop AI, and emerging AI platforms.
Basic understanding of design principles.
Strong understanding of composition, colour, typography, and storytelling.
Ability to rapidly learn new technologies.
Excellent organisation.
Genuine curiosity.
Additional Strengths
It would be an advantage if you have:
Graphic design background.
Motion graphics.
Photography.
Video editing.
Automation.
Python or scripting.
3D.
Figma.
UX.
Experience training teams.
about ZIA
ZIA Creative Network is a culturally rooted creative agency with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi,
and Halifax, Canada.
We partner with leading government entities, global brands, and cultural organizations to create work that informs, inspires, and delivers meaningful impact.
From integrated campaigns and strategic communications to creative production, digital experiences, and public engagement, we combine deep regional insight with global creative standards to produce work that is culturally relevant, commercially effective, and built to last.
Why Join ZIA
Your Work Goes Places
Work on meaningful, high-impact projects that shape brands, organisations, and communities across the UAE and beyond.
Compensation That Reflects Your Impact
We value talent, experience, and the contribution you make. We offer fair, competitive compensation with opportunities for growth based on performance and impact.
One Team, Many Stories
Join a diverse, multicultural team where collaboration, curiosity, and respect are part of everyday work.
Growth Is Part of the Job
Expand your skills through challenging projects, new technologies, mentorship, and continuous learning.
We Live for the Creative
Work alongside strategists, designers, filmmakers, marketers, and communicators who genuinely care about producing exceptional work.
Rest, Then Create Better
Enjoy four weeks of annual leave because we believe great ideas come from well-rested people.
How we work
Cross-Functional by Nature
Great work is rarely created by one department alone. Our teams collaborate across account management, strategy, creative, communications, PR, production, digital, and operations to develop integrated solutions for our clients.
While this role has clear areas of responsibility, you will also contribute beyond traditional account-management boundaries as projects evolve and client needs change.
Ownership at Every Level
ZIA is collaborative rather than heavily hierarchical. Everyone is expected to communicate clearly, solve problems, contribute ideas, and take responsibility for the quality of the work.
As a senior team member, you will bring a higher level of ownership, autonomy, strategic judgement, and leadership while remaining actively involved in project delivery.
A High-Performance Culture
We move quickly, think strategically, and care deeply about the quality of our work.
You will thrive here if you enjoy solving complex challenges, remain composed under pressure, communicate with clarity, and take ownership from the first conversation through final delivery.
How to apply
We’re excited to learn more about you.
Please submit the following as part of your application:
Your CV or résumé.
A tailored cover letter explaining why you’re interested in joining ZIA and what makes you a great fit for this role.
Relevant examples of your work, where applicable (such as a portfolio, showreel, writing samples, case studies, presentations, project examples, or other supporting materials).
Please remove or anonymize any confidential client information before submitting your application.
Important Note: ZIA is a high-performance, high-stakes environment. If you
thrive under
pressure, enjoy the intensity of tight deadlines, and take pride in producing exceptional work
that moves people and shapes culture — you’ll fit right in. We’re looking for team members who
are ambitious, resilient, and excited to push creative and strategic boundaries every day.
