- To conceptualise, create and manage overall design and visual style across all platforms
- To lead and motivate a small team of Designers, Art Directors and Junior Art Directors
- Be an active collaborator with internal and external partners - creative teams, clients, freelancers and influencers
- Regularly review work with the Creative Directors to make sure the work is on brief, and creative standards are maintained at all times
- Present work to clients as well as executive staff members within the company
- Help curate content that showcases some of the world’s best creatives in the digital arena
- To ensure all output is on brief, and on brand with a deep understanding of the working processes
- Oversee presentation of final concepts and coordinate production and dissemination for cross-platform use
- Uphold brand guardianship and ownership of the client’s identity and brand voice
Essential skills and qualifications
- Five or more years of professional experience as an Art Director in an agency/in-house setup, ideally within the fields of advertising, design or marketing
- Broad background in design and creative that spans across all mediums, especially digital
- Strong creative vision and a strong understanding of client’s business objectives
- Have a natural eye for design and a passion for delivering dynamic ideas that connect with any audience
- Proficiency with current design software
- Strong craft and problem solving skills
- Great presentation skills with the ability to clearly explain and defend work in meetings and reviews
- An enthusiastic collaborator, and is open to other people’s ideas
- Believes in showing initiative and having accountability for the work
- Have a keen understanding of cultural nuances and creative trends within the local market
- Ability to work with global teams across various time zones
- Curious by nature for all things current and enjoys immersing in global trends
- Effective communicator, that values interpersonal relationships, and have exceptional client management skills