Creative Manager

PT Simbadda Group Indonesia; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 223,200,000 - 390,600,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Simbadda Group Indonesia, based in North Jakarta, is seeking a Creative Manager to lead creative vision and strategy on a contract basis. You will guide creative teams, oversee development of visual concepts, and ensure brand messaging resonates with target audiences across advertising and media projects.

This role sits at the intersection of art direction and strategic leadership, requiring strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns across channels

Qualifications

• Senior experience in art direction or creative leadership in advertising or design agencies.
• Strong portfolio showing visual concept development and campaign art direction.
• Excellent leadership and ability to mentor teams.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and digital design tools.
• Solid understanding of advertising principles, storytelling, and brand communication.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Direct the creative vision for campaigns and media projects, aligned with brand guidelines.
• Lead and mentor designers, artists, and junior creatives.
• Develop art direction concepts and visual strategies across channels.
• Review and refine creative work to meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with account managers and clients to understand briefs.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to the development of department processes and standards.

Skills

Art direction

Creative leadership

Portfolio development

Adobe Creative Suite

Brand storytelling

Project management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the roleWe are seeking a Creative Manager to join PT Simbadda Group Indonesia, based in North Jakarta. This is a contract position that offers an exciting opportunity to lead creative vision and strategy across our advertising and media operations. As Creative Manager, you will be responsible for guiding our creative teams, overseeing the development of compelling visual concepts, and ensuring our brand messaging resonates with target audiences. This role sits at the intersection of art direction and strategic creative leadership, making it integral to our company's continued success in the competitive advertising and media landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Directing and overseeing the creative vision for advertising campaigns and media projects, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and client objectives
• Leading and mentoring creative teams, including designers, artists, and junior creatives, to foster a collaborative and innovative working environment
• Developing art direction concepts and visual strategies for campaigns across multiple media channels and platforms
• Reviewing and refining creative work to maintain high quality standards and ensure deliverables meet project specifications
• Collaborating with account managers and client stakeholders to understand briefs, provide creative recommendations, and present concepts
• Managing creative project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient delivery
• Staying current with industry trends, design innovations, and emerging technologies in advertising and media
• Contributing to the development of the creative department's processes, standards, and best practices

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in art direction, creative direction, or a related senior creative role within advertising, media, or design agencies
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual concept development and campaign art direction
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and develop creative talent
• Proficiency in design software and digital tools commonly used in the industry, such as Adobe Creative Suite
• Comprehensive understanding of advertising principles, visual storytelling, and brand communication
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Knowledge of current design trends, cultural references, and digital media landscape
• Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Preferred: Experience working with international brands or on campaigns for diverse markets

About us

PT Simbadda Group Indonesia is an electronics retail company known for products such as PC cases, speakers, and PC power supplies. Established in 1996, we have become a trusted brand for consumers seeking high-quality electronic products. In 2026, Simbadda is experiencing rapid growth and plans to expand further into the retail market to reintroduce our products to a new generation of customers. We are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality products and strengthening our presence in the electronics industry across Indonesia.