Art Director

AIRR LABS; Taguig; On-site; PHP 650,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A confidential Manila-based creative studio is seeking an Art Director to own the visual direction and creative quality of its campaigns, e-commerce content, and social assets for regional brand partners. You will lead a small design team, mentor designers and freelancers, develop mood boards and key visuals, and coordinate with cross-functional partners to deliver on-brand work on time.

Ideal candidates combine a Fine Arts background, 3–5 years agency experience, strong portfolio, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related field.
• 3–5 years of agency or design studio experience, prior Sr. Digital Designer or Jr. Art Director.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign execution across static, animated, and mobile formats.
• Experience leading a team of designers and managing timelines.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall visual direction and creative quality across campaigns and assets.
• Create mood boards and idea slides for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead visual direction for Key Visuals, banners, PDPs, and social assets.
• Mentor immediate team and freelancers, ensuring high output quality.
• Coordinate with cross‑department partners to deliver on brand and timing.
• Conduct trend research and report on design/branding/UX/UI developments.

Skills

Team leadership

Creative direction

Trend research

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Multimedia

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

We're hiring: Art Director | Manila, Philippines

A fast-growing creative studio producing branded campaigns and social/e-commerce content for global and regional brand partners across Southeast Asia is looking for an Art Director to own the visual direction and creative quality of our studio's output.

The company name is confidential at this stage. Full details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

About the company:

• Southeast Asia-based creative studio producing campaign, e-commerce, and social content for global and regional brand partners
• Work spans key visuals, online store banners, custom pages, PDPs, and social/campaign assets
• Fast-paced, high-growth environment where creative quality is a core competitive advantage

What you'll own:

• Overall visual direction and creative quality across design and creative campaigns
• Idea slides and mood boards for presentation to internal and external stakeholders
• Art direction and creative vision for Key Visuals, online store banners, custom pages, PDPs, and social/campaign assets
• Guidance and mentorship for immediate team members (Sr. Digital Designer and Digital Designer), plus Digital Designers, Multimedia Editors, and freelancers
• Monthly campaign timelines — cascading direction to the team and supervising output against brand requirements and identity
• Cross-departmental coordination with Studios Lead, Commercial, Socials, Copywriters, and Business Development to deliver on-brand, effective work
• Quarterly team engagement — KPIs, mentorship, and feedback for assigned team members
• Trend research and reporting on design, branding, UX/UI, advertising, and online creative activations

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Multimedia, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in an agency and/or design studio, previously as a Sr. Digital Designer or Jr. Art Director
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Strong portfolio in campaign execution, including static, animated, and mobile work samples
• Experience leading a team of graphic or digital designers
• Ability to manage timeframes and ensure successful project delivery
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Nice to have: knowledge of AI tools for static image generation (e.g. Adobe Firefly, Midjourney), e-commerce background, production experience, or motion graphics skills

Why this role:

• Real creative ownership — set the vision, not just execute it, with a clear path to Senior Art Director
• SEA scale — shape the visual identity of brand partners across Southeast Asia's e-commerce and social boom
• Brand impact — your art direction directly shapes shopper experience and campaign results for real brands