Art Director

CraftShack PH; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CraftShack PH in the Philippines is seeking an Art Director to lead the execution of creative concepts across campaigns and platforms, ensuring alignment with the brand’s tone, strategy, and goals. You will guide designers, collaborate with writers, strategists, and accounts teams, and drive visual storytelling across digital and print.

You will develop high-level visuals, oversee layout and typography, mentor junior designers, and translate brainstormed ideas into client-ready presentations,

Qualifications

• Extensive background in design or creative direction with a strong portfolio.
• High-level proficiency in industry-standard design tools and deep understanding of layout, typography, and color theory across digital and print.
• Proven experience mentoring junior talent and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to translate complex concepts into compelling visuals for client pitches and internal brainstorms.

Responsibilities

• Directs the visual execution of integrated campaigns, ensuring outputs align with brand tone and messaging.
• Develops high-level key visuals and design directions to drive visual storytelling and maintain consistency across layouts.
• Mentors junior designers, providing feedback to uphold high-quality standards.
• Collaborates with writers, strategists, and accounts teams to deliver polished client presentations and meet project deadlines.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Typography

Color theory

Brand strategy

Visual storytelling

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Art Director leads the execution of creative concepts across campaigns and platforms, ensuring alignment with the brand’s tone, strategy, and creative goals; oversees design direction, layout, and visual consistency. This role is also responsible for guiding designers and collaborating with writers, strategists, and accounts teams in delivering impactful creative work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs the visual execution of integrated campaigns, ensuring all outputs remain strategically aligned with the brand's tone and messaging.

• They develop high-level key visuals and design directions that drive visual storytelling while overseeing consistency across all creative layouts.

• A key aspect of the role involves mentoring junior designers, providing the constructive feedback and guidance necessary to maintain high-quality standards.

• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, they translate brainstormed concepts into polished client presentations—including mockups and concept boards to ensure all design elements are delivered with creative excellence and meet every project deadline.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must possess an extensive background in design or creative direction, demonstrated by a strong portfolio that showcases their ability to lead visual storytelling and brand strategy. They should exhibit high-level proficiency in industry-standard design tools and a deep understanding of layout, typography, and color theory across both digital and print mediums. Beyond technical expertise, this role requires a professional with proven experience in mentoring junior talent and collaborating within cross-functional teams to meet rigorous deadlines. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the candidate must effectively translate complex creative concepts into compelling visuals for client‑facing pitches and internal brainstorms.

Preferred Skills:

• Strategic Art Direction: Proven ability to translate brand strategy into high-impact key visuals and cohesive visual storytelling across multi-channel campaigns

• Design Expertise: Advanced proficiency in industry-standard tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) with a sophisticated eye for typography, layout, and color theory.

• Creative Mentorship: Experience supervising junior designers, providing constructive feedback, and fostering professional growth to maintain high-quality standards.

• Collaborative Ideation: Strong background in brainstorming with cross-functional teams to refine design concepts and develop integrated creative solutions.

• Pitch and Presentation Skills: Ability to create compelling mockups and concept boards for client‑facing presentations while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.