Job Brief
The Art Director leads the execution of creative concepts across campaigns and platforms, ensuring alignment with the brand's tone, strategy, and creative goals; oversees design direction, layout, and visual consistency. This role is also responsible for guiding designers and collaborating with writers, strategists, and accounts teams in delivering impactful creative work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the creation of concepts, key visuals and multimedia content that align with brand strategy, storytelling, and campaign objectives
- Collaborate and lead the creative teams in brainstorming, ideation, and creative execution
- Ensure all multimedia outputs meet brand standards in design, aesthetics, and messaging. This includes encouraging juniors to provide output that showcases originality or uniqueness without compromising the brand's visual identity.
- Review, supervise and guide junior designers while supporting creative leads in concept development, providing constructive feedback and helping them develop their skills and creative approach.
- Recommend appropriate use of formats and medium that fit the project vision as well as manage the execution of digital and print visuals, ensuring consistency and quality across projects.
- Take charge of large design tasks and oversee their successful completion.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, who translate brainstormed concepts into polished client presentationsincluding mockups and concept boardsto ensure all design elements are delivered with creative excellence and meet every project deadline.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess an extensive background in design or creative direction, demonstrated by a strong portfolio that showcases their ability to lead visual storytelling and brand strategy. They should exhibit high-level proficiency in industry-standard design tools and a deep understanding of layout, typography, and color theory across both digital and print mediums. Beyond technical expertise, this role requires a professional with proven experience in mentoring junior talent and collaborating within cross-functional teams to meet rigorous deadlines. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the candidate must effectively translate complex creative concepts into compelling visuals for client-facing pitches and internal brainstorms.
Preferred Skills
- Strategic Art Direction:Proven ability to translate brand strategy into high-impact key visuals and cohesive visual storytelling across multi-channel campaigns.
- Design Expertise: Advanced proficiency in industry-standard tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) with a sophisticated eye for typography, layout, and color theory.
- Creative Mentorship: Experience supervising junior designers, providing constructive feedback, and fostering professional growth to maintain high-quality standards.
- Collaborative Ideation: Strong background in brainstorming with cross-functional teams to refine design concepts and develop integrated creative solutions.
- Pitch & Presentation Skills: Ability to create compelling mockups and concept boards for client-facing presentations while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
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