Manager, Creative - Art (Bangkok-based, relocation provided)

Agoda; Milano; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global travel booking platform is seeking a Creative Manager – Art in Milan to shape the brand’s visual identity through innovative design. You will manage a team, lead art direction across projects, and develop impactful design concepts. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, including 5 as an Art Director, and is proficient in industry-standard design tools. The position offers a collaborative environment and competitive salary.

Servizi

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Competenze

• 8+ years of experience with at least 5 years as an Art Director in an agency or client-side.
• Proficiency in design tools and familiarity with Gen AI tools.
• Portfolio showcasing relevant work like campaigns and digital assets.

Mansioni

• Lead art direction and design vision across various projects.
• Develop design concepts for campaigns and creatives.
• Manage a team of visual designers and elevate craft.

Conoscenze

Art direction

Design fundamentals

Team management

Innovative thinking

Visual storytelling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Strumenti

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Figma

Descrizione del lavoro

Manager, Creative - Art (Bangkok-based, relocation provided)

Apply for the Manager, Creative - Art role at Agoda. The position is based in Bangkok, with relocation assistance.

About Agoda

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting‑edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7 million hotels and holiday properties worldwide. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees represent 95+ nationalities in 27 markets, fostering a diverse, collaborative work environment. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the customer experience.

About The Role

We are looking for a Creative Manager – Art to join the Brand Creative team. This experienced art manager will take on more leadership responsibility while staying close to the work. You’ll shape and evolve our brand’s visual identity through creativity and mastery of design fundamentals, delivering bold concepts, refining visual storytelling, and mentoring designers across multiple touchpoints.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Creative Managers to lead the art direction and design vision across diverse projects.
• Develop design concepts for campaigns and creatives, eg. storyboards, online ads, and visual systems.
• Manage a team of visual designers and collaborate with fellow Creative Managers to elevate our craft.
• Generate fresh, innovative ideas for campaigns and BAU projects (digital, social, print, OOH).
• Execute campaigns with hands‑on art direction and design (50%) while supervising team projects (50%).
• Direct designers on adherence to fundamental design rules for strong visual storytelling.
• Present creative concepts and design rationale to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Brand Management to align solutions with objectives and brand strategy.
• Understand project requirements and translate them into visually compelling work.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Provide clear design feedback and guidance on shared projects.
• Assist in the career development and training of designers.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, design‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience, including a minimum of 5 years as an Art Director in an agency or in‑house client‑side setting.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Figma).
• Working knowledge of Gen AI tools for creative production.
• Portfolio highlighting related works (campaigns, digital assets, logos, video ads, graphic layouts).
• Deep understanding of typography, layout, colour, art direction, and emerging trends.
• Experience across digital, social, and traditional media.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, articulating ideas and rationale.
• Great listener, asks right questions to chart a path forward.
• Resourceful, organised, detail‑oriented; self‑starter and multi‑tasker with ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent English language skills.

It’s great if you also have

• Motion design and animation skills.
• Social media content creation.
• Knowledge of UX/UI design.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the visual identity of a global OTA brand.
• A collaborative, creative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, colour, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. Employment at Agoda is based solely on merit and qualifications.

Disclaimer

We do not accept unsolicited third‑party or agency submissions. If we receive speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.