Creative Director
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Business Administration, Communications
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The Creative Director is a leadership role responsible for the overall creative vision and direction of an advertising agency and its client accounts. This position is to lead and inspire a team of art directors, copywriters, and designers, guiding them in the conceptualization and execution of innovative and effective advertising campaigns.
The Creative Director is a strategic thinker, a master storyteller, and a client-facing leader who ensures all creative output is on-brand, on-strategy, and exceeds client expectations.
Direct supervisor: Direct supervisor
Direct report(s): Art Director, Copywriter and Senior Video Editor
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Creative Leadership & Vision:
- Set and maintain the creative vision and standards for the agency.
- Lead and mentor the creative department, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Direct the creative process from concept to completion for multiple projects and accounts.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and new media formats to keep the agency at the forefront of advertising.
- Strategic & Conceptual Thinking:
- Collaborate with the sales and account services team and strategists to understand client business goals, target audiences, and market challenges.
- Develop high-level creative strategies and concepts that are aligned with the client’s brand and marketing objectives.
- Translate complex marketing briefs into compelling and actionable creative ideas.
- Participate in new business development, including writing proposals and preparing pitches.
- Contribute to the agency's overall financial health by managing creative budgets and ensuring profitability on projects.
- Campaign Development & Execution:
- Oversee the development of multi-platform advertising campaigns (e.g., TV, print, digital, social media, radio, experiential).
- Review and approve all creative deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and strategic goals.
- Provide clear, constructive feedback to the creative team to refine and elevate their work.
- Manage project timelines and budgets in collaboration with project managers.
- Client Management & Presentation:
- Act as the lead creative representative in client meetings and pitches.
- Present and sell creative concepts to clients with conviction and a clear understanding of the strategic rationale.
- Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with key clients.
- Team Management & Development:
- Hire, train, and manage the creative team.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities for team members.
- Manage creative resources and allocate talent to projects effectively.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Proven experience (8+ years) in advertising, branding, or creative industries, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong portfolio showcasing successful multi-channel campaigns.
- Expertise in creative processes, design principles, copywriting, and brand storytelling.
- Deep understanding of the advertising and marketing landscape, including traditional, digital, and social media.
- Ability to balance creativity with strategic business objectives.
- Up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and digital platforms
Soft Skills
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
- Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle pressure and tight deadlines.
Art Director
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Arts / Graphic Design, Communications
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Department / Functional Area: Creative
The Art Director is a pivotal creative leader responsible for translating a campaign's strategic vision into a compelling and cohesive visual experience. Working under the guidance of the Creative Director, the Art Director owns the visual direction and execution of projects.
This role involves both hands-on creative work and the crucial responsibility of supervising and mentoring the design team, ensuring all visual output is of the highest quality and aligns with the overarching creative strategy.
Direct supervisor: Creative Director
Direct report(s): Graphic Designers
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Creative Execution: Develop, refine, and execute visual concepts for a wide range of advertising and marketing materials, including print, digital, social media, video, and experiential campaigns.
- Visual Strategy: Define the visual style, art direction, and design standards for projects. This includes selecting typography, color palettes, photography, and illustration styles that effectively communicate the brand's message.
- Team Leadership & Management:
- Supervise, motivate, and mentor a team of Graphic Designers, providing clear and constructive feedback on their work.
- Delegate design tasks effectively, manage project workflows, and ensure the team meets deadlines and quality standards.
- Foster a collaborative and inspiring work environment where designers can grow and thrive.
- Collaboration:
- Work in a "creative team" alongside a copywriter to develop unified and powerful concepts from a client's brief.
- Act as a key liaison between the Creative Director and the design team, ensuring the Creative Director's vision is accurately translated into visual assets.
- Collaborate with other departments, including account services, strategy, and production, to ensure creative work is strategically sound and feasible to produce.
- Presentation & Communication:
- Develop compelling presentations, including mock-ups and storyboards, to pitch ideas to the Creative Director and internal stakeholders.
- Clearly articulate and defend creative decisions, demonstrating a strong understanding of how the visuals meet the strategic goals.
- Production Oversight: Oversee the entire visual production process, from concept through final delivery. This includes directing photoshoots, coordinating with illustrators and animators, and providing final approval on all visual assets.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field is required.
Work History:
- At least experience in an Art Director or Senior Graphic Designer role within an advertising agency or similar creative environment. A strong, diverse portfolio showcasing outstanding conceptual and design skills is essential for 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Familiarity with motion graphics, prototyping, and other relevant design software is a plus.
- A deep understanding of design principles, including typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
Soft Skills
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers. Experience in delegating tasks and managing a creative workflow.
- The ability to generate innovative and original ideas that solve business problems and connect with audiences.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Senior Graphic Designer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Arts / Graphic Design
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Department / Functional Area: Creative
The Senior Graphic Designer is a key creative leader responsible for the conceptual development and execution of design projects from concept through final delivery across all media (print, digital, social, video, etc.). This role ensures all creative output aligns with client objectives, brand guidelines, and the agency's quality standards. They also play a crucial role in mentoring junior designers and presenting work to both internal teams and clients.
Direct supervisor : Art Director
Direct report(s) : Graphic Designers
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Creative & Design Execution
- Lead the design and production of high-impact visual materials for various client campaigns, including advertisements, social media content, brand collateral, websites/landing pages, and presentations.
- Develop compelling visual concepts, layouts, and designs that translate complex marketing strategies into clear, powerful creative executions.
- Maintain and enforce brand consistency and visual integrity across all client and agency projects.
- Master the entire design process, from initial sketching and wireframing to final file preparation and asset delivery for various media.
- Stay up-to-date with industry-leading software, design trends, and best practices in advertising and digital media.
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Mentor and provide constructive feedback and guidance to Junior Graphic Designers and other design team members.
- Lead design reviews and ensure all work meets the agency's quality expectations before presentation.
- Collaborate closely with Art Directors, Copywriters, Account Managers, and Digital Strategists to ensure creative solutions are integrated and strategically sound.
- Effectively manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines and communicating progress.
- Strategy & Presentation
- Actively participate in creative brainstorming and strategy sessions, contributing innovative ideas for campaigns and client pitches.
- Develop and present design rationales and concepts to internal stakeholders and external clients with confidence and clarity.
- Translate creative briefs and strategic objectives into high-quality, effective design solutions.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Work History:
- Professional experience in graphic design, with a significant portion in an advertising agency or in-house creative department for 4 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Strong Portfolio demonstrating versatility in design across print, digital, and campaign work.
- Expert proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with design tools like Figma or Sketch.
- Exceptional skills in typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
Soft Skills
- Proven ability to lead projects, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design choices to non-designers and clients.
Graphic Designer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Arts / Graphic Design, Computer - General
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Graphic Designer (Event)
Department / Functional Area: Creative
Graphic Designer is to create visual assets for events, collaborating with teams and clients to understand project goals and translate them into compelling to develop cohesive branding and graphics for everything from invitations and stage backdrops. Responsibilities include conceptualizing designs, translating event themes into visual elements, and utilizing graphic design software to produce print and digital materials that enhance the event experience and meet objectives.
Direct supervisor: Direct supervisor
Direct report(s): Graphic Designer Intern
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conceptualization and Design: Develop innovative and creative visual concepts, layouts, and designs for a variety of advertising materials, including print ads, digital banners, websites, email campaigns, brochures, and other promotional collateral.
- Execution: Execute design projects from concept to final production, ensuring all design files are prepared accurately and according to specifications for both print and digital platforms.
- Brand Consistency: Maintain and uphold brand integrity and consistency across all design projects.
- Trend Awareness: Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, software, and technologies to ensure the agency remains at the forefront of creative innovation.
- Time Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the creative director, art directors, copywriters, account managers, and clients to understand project goals, target audiences, and brand guidelines.
- Feedback Integration: Receive and interpret feedback from team members and clients, making revisions as necessary to achieve the desired outcome.
- Asset Management: Organize and maintain a library of design assets, including fonts, images, and brand files.
- Mentorship: Train and mentor junior staff or interns.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
Work History:
- At least of professional graphic design experience, ideally in an advertising agency for 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience with social media graphics is a plus.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of work, creativity, and technical proficiency.
- Proficiency in in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), SketchUp, and Enscape.
- Solid understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.
- Familiarity with printing processes, including CMYK vs. RGB color spaces, resolution, and file formats.
- Knowledge of social media graphics and digital design principles is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- A proactive and positive attitude with a passion for learning and growing.
