Creative Manager

Newtrends International Corporation; Makati; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm in Metro Manila is seeking a Creative Manager to drive the brand's visual direction across various platforms. The ideal candidate will lead creative campaigns, manage a team of designers, and ensure high-quality output that aligns with business growth. Strong leadership, collaboration, and storytelling skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in leading creative processes from concept to execution.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to mentor a team.
• Experience in managing visual merchandising and marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Drive the visual and conceptual direction of the brand.
• Lead the creative development of marketing campaigns and brand assets.
• Supervise and mentor an in-house design team.
• Manage team workflow and collaborate with external partners.

Job description

The Creative Manager is responsible for driving the visual and conceptual direction of the brand across all marketing and retail touchpoints. This role is ideal for a visionary leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, is highly collaborative, and has a strong eye for storytelling through design.

He/She will lead the creative development of marketing campaigns, brand assets, and retail visuals, while managing a multidisciplinary team of designers, content creators, and the Visual Merchandising team. From concept to execution, his/her leadership will ensure brand consistency, innovation, and high-quality creative output that supports both the marketing strategy and business growth.

Creative Strategy & Brand Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end creative development process—from concept through execution—for campaigns, advertising materials, product visuals, and digital content.

Team & Project Management

• Supervise and mentor an in-house team of graphic designers, content creators, and motion designers.

• Oversee the Visual Merchandising (VM) team to ensure store displays align with campaign messaging and brand aesthetics.

• Manage team workflow and effectively assign creative projects based on timelines and priorities.

• Collaborate with external agencies, freelancers, photographers, and production partners when necessary.

Content Creation & Execution

• Oversee the creation of materials for social media, packaging, print ads, signage, product catalogs, digital assets, and in-store displays.

• Guide brainstorming sessions and approve concepts that align with brand values and creative standards.

Budget & Resource Management

• Ensure resource allocation is efficient and within budget, without compromising creative quality.