About the Role
We are looking for a well-rounded Art Director with strong conceptual and visual thinking who can multitask and deliver high-quality creative work across different channels.
The Art Director will be responsible for conceptualizing and executing 360° campaigns across online and offline channels, with a strong focus on engaging Gen Z audiences.
We are looking for someone who is strong conceptually and visually—not just someone who can execute. You should be passionate about creating impactful stories, have a strong eye for design and craft, and be able to take an idea from the initial brief through to a compelling final execution.
You will work closely with copywriters, designers, illustrators, production and business teams to develop creative concepts that effectively communicate the campaign message and resonate with the target audience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the creative ideation and visual development of campaigns from brief to final delivery.
- Develop conceptually strong and visually impactful ideas across 360° campaigns, including branding, digital, social, and offline channels.
- Translate strategic insights and creative briefs into engaging concepts and compelling visual stories.
- Collaborate closely with copywriters and the wider creative team to develop integrated campaign ideas.
- Present, communicate and defend creative concepts and strategies clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure a high standard of creative craft, visual quality and attention to detail across all deliverables.
- Take ownership of projects and confidently lead them from briefing through to execution and delivery.
- Oversee and provide creative direction to designers, illustrators and other creative contributors when required.
- Work collaboratively with production and business teams to ensure creative work is delivered effectively and efficiently.
- Stay curious and continuously explore culture, consumer behaviour, design trends, emerging technologies and AI tools to bring fresh thinking into creative work.
- Develop creative work that is relevant, culturally engaging and impactful for Gen Z audiences.
Requirements & Experience
- 2+ years of experience in an agency environment, preferably within advertising, creative or integrated agencies.
- Proven track record of conceptual creative thinking and strong visual judgment.
- Strong art direction and storytelling skills.
- Excellent eye for design, typography, craft and attention to detail.
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Practical experience with animation and motion graphics.
- Comfortable developing creative work across branding, campaigns, social, digital and offline channels.
- Experience taking creative ideas from concept through to execution.
- Previous experience presenting creative work to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Good understanding of consumer behaviour, culture and industry trends.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a creative team while also being comfortable working independently.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Proactive, curious and open to experimenting with new technologies and AI-powered creative tools.
What We’re Looking For
We need an Art Director who:
- Has strong creative thinking and storytelling abilities.
- Can turn strategic insights into big, compelling creative ideas.
- Has an excellent eye for design, craft and detail.
- Can take an idea from concept to strong execution.
- Is comfortable working across multiple channels and formats.
- Understands culture and knows how to create work that resonates with Gen Z.
- Can confidently present and defend creative ideas.
- Is proactive, collaborative and comfortable taking ownership.
- Brings curiosity, fresh thinking and an interest in AI and emerging creative technologies.
