Art Director

The Role

As an Art Director, you are the chief visual storyteller. You will be responsible for translating marketing objectives and strategic concepts into compelling, effective, and beautiful creative work. You are more than a designer; you are a conceptual thinker who can craft a cohesive visual identity for a campaign and ensure it comes to life flawlessly across every platform, from TikTok and Instagram to on-ground activations.

Working in close partnership with a strategic planner and the wider creative team, you will drive the visual language for our clients, presenting ideas with passion and defending them with expertise. Your ability to communicate your creative vision in English to our global clients and internal teams will be crucial to your success.

Key Responsibilities

Conceptual & Strategic Thinking:

• Brainstorm and develop exciting campaign ideas from start to finish.
• Turn research and strategy into a clear visual direction using tools like mood boards, storyboards, and mockups.
• Stay on top of the latest trends in design, social media, and pop culture to keep our work fresh and relevant.

Design & Execution Leadership:

• Define the complete look and feel of a project, from colors, structure and fonts to the overall mood.
• Design the key visuals that will anchor the entire campaign.
• Lead and guide other designers and artists, ensuring all creative work is top-quality and consistent.

• Manage the full creative production process for shoots (photo or video), which includes:

• Hiring and directing external talent like photographers, filmmakers, and artists.

• Scouting and choosing the perfect locations.

• Overseeing the project from planning meetings through to the final edit to ensure the creative vision is perfectly executed.

Team Collaboration & Creative Leadership:

• Team up with Strategic Planners to ensure creative ideas are smart and effective.
• Partner with Content Creators to create a seamless blend of words and visuals.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Present your ideas confidently in English to our team and clients, clearly explaining the "why" behind your creative choices.
• Mentor and support junior designers, helping them grow their skills and produce their best work.

Qualifications & Skills

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an Art Director or Senior Graphic Designer role,
  preferably within a creative or advertising agency.
• A strong, diverse online portfolio is absolutely essential.

It should showcase conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and exceptional design craft across various platforms.
- Mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Proficiency in Figma or After Effects is a significant advantage.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English,

with the confidence to articulate and defend creative decisions to global stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide other designers.
- Thrives in a highly collaborative environment and takes feedback well, adapting to direction while maintaining creative integrity.

Why Join Us?

• The opportunity to work on high-profile campaigns for iconic global and local brands.
• A vibrant, international, and collaborative work environment where your creative voice is heard and valued.
• Support for professional growth and skill development.