Job description
StaffKing Pte Ltd is seeking a seasoned Art Director to lead the visual narrative for advertising campaigns within a dynamic, remote-friendly creative agency. This full-time role offers a competitive compensation package with a basic salary up to 6,000 SGD per month plus performance bonuses, and a 5-day work week with flexible, office-hours arrangements. Join a collaborative team that values bold concepts, brand integrity, and effective storytelling across channels.
As an Art Director, you will shape and elevate client brands by translating briefs into compelling visuals, overseeing concept development, and guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding work. This position is ideal for creative leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable coordinating with remote collaborators while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
Key responsibilities include driving the creative direction for integrated campaigns, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring all outputs reflect strategic intent and brand guidelines. You will participate in client pitches, develop mood boards and style frames, and oversee production from concept through delivery while collaborating closely with copywriters, photographers, and production teams. If you are passionate about visual storytelling, design systems, and delivering ROI-focused creative, this is the role for you.
Responsibility
- Lead the creative direction for integrated campaigns across digital, social, print, and video channels.
- Collaborate with account teams, copywriters, photographers, and production from concept to delivery.
- Develop and maintain mood boards, style guides, typography systems, and brand guidelines.
- Ensure brand consistency and high-quality design outputs across all client work.
- Mentor and manage junior designers and remote collaborators; delegate tasks and ensure timely delivery.
- Present concepts to clients and stakeholders with clear rationale and business impact.
- Manage timelines, budgets, and production specs; optimize creative processes and workflows.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and bring innovative ideas to campaigns.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in design, advertising, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 6+ years of experience as an Art Director or senior creative in an advertising/creative agency.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, visual storytelling, and cross-channel campaigns.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with design systems.
- Experience coordinating remote teams and collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
- Knowledge of production workflows, pre-press, print production, and color management.
- Ability to articulate concepts clearly and defend design decisions to non-technical stakeholders.