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A- Who the hell are we?
EGi isn’t your average company. We’re the engine behind Iraq’s biggest entertainment, gaming, and content movement — from producing viral shows in our state-of-the-art studios to building the first all-in-one app for gamers with tournaments, original content, and social tools.
Now, we’re looking for someone who can turn big ideas into unforgettable creative experiences — and isn’t afraid to shake the system doing it.
B- Who are you (aka the visionary, storyteller, and creative chaos conductor)
You don’t just “work in creative” — you live and breathe ideas. You see brand moments, visual storytelling, and cultural relevance where others see noise. You’re relentless about crafting work that’s original, bold, and impossible to ignore.
You know how to lead — inspiring designers, writers, producers, and marketers to bring out their best. You’re the person people trust to turn scattered ideas into a cohesive creative vision. You think in campaigns, content series, platform-specific executions, and innovative brand experiences.
You’re part strategist, part artist, part problem-solver. And you thrive on turning creative sparks into fire.
C- What you'll be doing (aka your mission to turn creativity into impact)
- Own and evolve EGi’s creative vision across all brand touchpoints.
- Lead creative ideation and execution for campaigns, shows, social content, product launches, events, and brand experiences.
- Manage and inspire a team of designers, copywriters, video editors, and other creatives.
- Collaborate with marketing, production, and product teams to ensure creative ideas align with business goals.
- Set and uphold high creative standards for originality, quality, and consistency.
- Stay on top of trends in gaming, entertainment, digital media, and youth culture to keep EGi’s creative work ahead of the curve.
- Pitch big ideas to leadership and partners with clarity and passion.
- Review and refine creative work, giving constructive feedback that pushes the team further.
- Help shape EGi’s brand voice, visual identity, and storytelling approach.
D- What's in it for you (aka the good stuff):
- Lead the creative direction of one of Iraq’s most exciting entertainment and gaming companies.
- No gatekeepers. If you’ve got a brilliant creative idea — run with it.
- Real creative freedom, real impact, real growth.
- Access to our studios, production teams, and a crew of wildly talented creatives and innovators.
- A team that values bold ideas, experimentation, and creative chaos over corporate rules.
E- What you bring to the table?
Proven experience as a Creative Director, Senior Art Director, or similar role — ideally in fast-paced, creative industries like media, gaming, entertainment, or advertising.
- A portfolio that showcases your ability to develop and execute powerful creative ideas across multiple platforms.
- Proven experience as a Creative Director, Senior Art Director, or similar role — ideally in fast-paced, creative industries like media, gaming, entertainment, or advertising.
- Strong leadership skills — you know how to inspire, challenge, and grow a creative team.
- Excellent storytelling and communication skills — you can sell a vision to stakeholders and bring it to life with your team.
- A strategic mindset: you connect creative brilliance to business objectives.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Passion for gaming, entertainment, and youth culture.
F- Bonus XP:
Experience working in gaming, entertainment, or digital content creation.
- You’ve built or shaped brand identities from scratch.
- Experience working in gaming, entertainment, or digital content creation.
- Skills in video direction, motion graphics, or interactive media.
- A network of creative talent you can tap into.
- You thrive on pushing creative boundaries and experimenting with new formats and technologies.
If you’re done watching from the sidelines and ready to lead the creative charge at Iraq’s most exciting entertainment and gaming brand, EGi is your arena.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience as a creative director or in a similar creative role
- Hand-on experience in creative process, marketing, graphic design and brand development
- Excellent working knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.
- Outstanding leadership and organization skills
- Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities
- BSc/BA in advertising, fine art, design or relevant field; MSc/MA will be considered an asset