Creative Director (Bandung Based, WFO)

MANUSA; Kota Bandung; On-site; IDR 999.333.000 - 1.332.446.000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Bandung is seeking a Creative Director to lead and inspire a team. Responsibilities include developing creative direction and overseeing projects. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in creative roles and strong storytelling skills. This role requires excellent leadership abilities and the capacity to work in a fast-paced culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in creative roles, with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Strong portfolio showcasing campaigns, branding, and integrated marketing work.
• Excellent storytelling skills and visual communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the overarching creative direction for brands and projects.
• Oversee end-to-end creative process from brainstorming to final delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the creative team, fostering a culture of collaboration.

Skills

Creative direction

Storytelling

Visual communication

Design thinking

Leadership

Collaboration

Job description

Responsibilities

🚀 What You’ll Do

• Develop and own the overarching creative direction for brands, campaigns, and projects across Manusa and its subsidiaries.
• Translate insights and strategies into powerful concepts, storytelling, and designs.
• Oversee end-to-end creative process, from brainstorming to final delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the creative team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration (designers, copywriters, strategists, editors)
• Collaborate with all internal team (Marketing, People, Finance, and business units) to align creative work with business goals.
• Stay ahead of creative, digital, and cultural trends to keep Manusa’s work relevant and future-forward.
• Explore and integrate new creative tools, technologies, and platforms.
• Represent the creative vision in client pitches and presentations, helping win and retain key projects.

Requirements

🎯 What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in creative roles (agency, production, or brand), with at least 3 years in leadership.
• A strong portfolio showcasing campaigns, branding, and integrated marketing work.
• Excellent storytelling, visual communication, and design thinking skills.
• Visionary and bold with ideas, but grounded in business strategy.
• Proven ability to inspire and lead teams under tight timelines.
• A collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced, hybrid culture.
• Ability to work in Bandung (WFO) & to travel frequently.