Art Director Chinese Speaking (Mandarin)- H / F

Malherbe Paris; Paris; Hybride; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A creative agency in France is seeking an Art Director who speaks fluent Mandarin to lead projects and develop innovative campaigns. The candidate should possess a graphic arts degree, at least 5 years of experience, and proficiency in key design tools. The role includes team leadership, trend awareness, and a passion for luxury branding. Flexible remote work is offered 2 days per week.

Prestations

Flexible remote work 2 days per week

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a graphic designer/art director in an agency or with an advertiser.
• Passion for communication and brand image.
• Ability to deliver high-quality creative content.

Responsabilités

• Drive creative ideas to meet project objectives.
• Develop communication campaigns for various media.
• Lead art direction on video and photo shoots.

Connaissances

Creative thinking

Graphic design

Team leadership

Trend awareness

Fluent Mandarin

Fluent English

Formation

Graphic arts degree

Outils

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Description du poste

Overview

Medusa – The Creative Agency of Malherbe Paris Group

At the end of 4, Hubert de Malherbe, together with partners Suzanna Euphrosine and Mélodie Jouteau, launched Medusa, the communications agency of the Malherbe Paris Group. Positioning itself as a creative strategy partner for luxury, premium, and lifestyle brands, Medusa offers a holistic approach to brand experience, meeting the growing market demand for consistency across offline and online channels. With over a decade of experience as a business unit before its official creation, Medusa supports its clients through its expertise in branding, integrated campaigns, and digital activation, delivering end-to-end services from creative strategy to production.

Our Vision : Captivate to Transform

Like the mythical figure whose gaze could turn to stone, our ambition is to spark that same kind of powerful impact—transforming brand perception through foundational reinvention or ephemeral brilliance.

Our Services

Global Branding

We help brands build solid foundations by redefining their positioning and identity for a lasting and coherent presence across all touchpoints, both online and offline. Sectors: Cosmetics, hospitality, wine & spirits. Key Projects: Mandarin Oriental, Minuty, Parfums de Marly, Cambridge Satchel, Element Eight.

Brand Content & Brand Activation

We elevate brands during key moments with striking, emotion-driven campaigns—ideal for events, product launches, or limited editions. Key Projects: Dior, Guerlain, Ralph Lauren, Martell, Shinsegae, Bloomingdale’s.

Our Values

Human Skills : Common sense, openness, anticipation, mutual support, and clear communication

Loyalty : Strong commitment to our team, clients, and partners

Hospitality : Service-oriented and solution-driven mindset

Radical : Bold, well-founded strategic and creative convictions

Rigor : Flawless attention to detail from start to finish

Consistency : Professional and human excellence across the board

Industry Recognition – Grand Prix Stratégies du Luxe

2 – DIOR, Integrated Campaigns – Bronze

2 – DIOR, Brand Content – Bronze

3 – Altesse Studio, Packaging – Silver

4 – Guerlain, Digital Film – Gold

4 – Cambridge Satchel, Branding – Bronze

Our Team & Work Environment

Medusa is made up of around + in-house talents, supported by a specialized freelance network to deliver tailored expertise for each project.

Remote Work Policy : Flexible remote work 2 days per week.

Job Opening : Art Director – Chinese speaking

In this role, you will be responsible for leading creative projects and working with a team to deliver high quality and creative content that resonates with the brand and pushes boundaries further. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will be autonomous and have the creative freedom to drive concepts and build a team. You will join a small agency of creatives minds where everyone contributes to the growth and success of the business.

Role requirements

Drive creative ideas that meet the objectives set by the brief and push the brand further

Develop ° communication campaigns

Build creative output for all media channels

Lead art direction on video shoots and photo shoots

Lead a team of junior art director, recruit and develop them

Manage and organise the team’s workload, plan all stages of production and ensure deadlines are met

Stay ahead of trends and the market

Qualities & characteristics

You have a graphic arts degree and 5+ years of experience as a graphic designer / art director in an agency or with an advertiser

You are an experienced art director, but above all a designer with a passion for communication and brand image

You have a good command of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effect

You are creative, curious and have a good knowledge of the luxury sector

Open to feedback and discussion, you know how to question your work and bounce back from new concepts

You are a perfectionist and take care of the finishing of the visuals to obtain the best result and rework each element of the graphic chain

You speak fluent Mandarin

You speak fluent English

Please attach a portfolio for review, we look forward to seeing your work !