Junior Art Director

SlideGenius, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A global design agency is looking for a Junior Art Director in Makati. The role involves supporting Art Directors in design execution, ensuring projects meet quality standards, and guiding junior designers. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and proficiency in PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite. 3-5 years of experience in graphic design is required, along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design. This position offers opportunities for leadership growth and a creative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with advanced design features.
• Competence in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Demonstrated leadership potential, including mentoring junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Support Art Directors in project scoping and design reviews.
• Conduct quality control reviews of designer outputs before delivery.
• Provide design support during high demand periods.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Competence in Adobe Creative Suite

Understanding of core design principles

Strong problem-solving skills

Organizational and time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

3-5 years graphic design experience

2 years of experience in PowerPoint presentations

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Makati, Philippines | Posted on 10/07/2025

• State/Province National Capital Region (Manila)
• Country Philippines

About Us

SlideGenius is a premier global design agency specializing in high-impact, custom presentation design services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California, SlideGenius has become a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and executives across a wide array of industries. The firm leverages a unique blend of storytelling, branding, and visual communication to craft compelling pitch decks, sales presentations, investor decks, and corporate communications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Junior Art Directors at SlideGenius play a pivotal role in bridging hands-on design execution with emerging creative leadership. They support Art Directors in project scoping, design reviews, and workload management, while also guiding designers through feedback and quality control. With strong attention to detail, design expertise, and a growing aptitude for leadership, Junior Art Directors act as leaders within the team and help ensure projects meet both client and SlideGenius standards.

While they do not manage direct reports, Junior Art Directors are expected to demonstrate initiative, ownership, and adaptability—developing the skills needed to advance into a full Art Director role, including client-facing communication, project oversight, and creative strategy.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

ArtDirection

• Brainstorm, suggest, critique, and demonstrate design and layout concepts that exemplify SlideGenius design standards.
• Support Art Director and team operations, as needed, to translate written or recorded client communications into actionable design direction.

ClientCommunication (Written Only)

• Draft professional, well-structured client communication to clarify design direction.
• Support discovery activities through written correspondence, reviewing recorded calls, and internal pre-design planning.

DesignFacilitation

• Conduct thorough quality control reviews of designer outputs for delegated projects, before client delivery, ensuring art direction is followed, brand standards are upheld, and client expectations are met.
• Guide and mentor designers to uphold high creative standards, ensure client satisfaction, and achieve optimal project outcomes.
• Exhibits true teamplayer qualities and versatility, addressing Designer clarifications, as needed, to the best of their ability.

DesignExecution

• Provide design support during periods of high demand or capacity overflow.
• Act as lead designer on select projects identified by an Art Director.
• Execute art direction with strong visual impact by correctly applying design principles and adhering to brand guidelines.
• Maintain accurate project files, version control, and uploads to SharePoint.

ProjectOperations

• Support Art Directors through proactive execution of project scoping and quality control tasks.
• Contribute to hitting team KPI goals, especially those related to design quality and delivery timelines.
• Participate in daily scrums and leadership meetings to support team progress and project priorities.
• Update internal time and project tracking software accurately and consistently.
• Participate in project/account/portfolio reviews and brand resource development/maintenance to support team operations.
• Stay current within internal communications, creative updates, and workflow changes.
• Practice critical thinking and creative problem-solving to address project challenges.

TeamDevelopment

• Work effectively with cross-functional teams, including project managers, sales, training and development personnel, and fellow creatives.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to designers, helping to elevate creative output.
• Support design team development, including tasks for internal feedback and contributions to designer performance reviews.
• Contribute to regional or team events, fostering a strong and connected creative culture.
• Uphold all company protocols, workflows, and quality standards through best practices and professional conduct.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended at any time, where a reasonable amendment to your responsibilities is required. You will be expected to undertake those duties as required for the successful completion of your job.

Requirements

REQUIREDSKILLS/ABILITIES

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret and clarify client direction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with a strong grasp of advanced presentation design features.
• Competence in Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Strong understanding of core design principles like layout, typography, color, hierarchy, balance, and visual storytelling.
• Experience working within established brand guidelines and adapting to various industry styles.
• Ability to provide structured design feedback and perform quality control reviews.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to prioritize multiple projects effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to shifting priorities.
• Enthusiasm, innovation, and a professional, positive attitude.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, including mentoring junior designers or guiding peers.
• Experience within an agency or creative services environment strongly preferred.

NICE-TO-HAVES (Growth-Oriented)

• Experience preparing project estimates or assisting with scoping.
• Exposure to client communication or support in creative discussions.
• Prior leadership experience, even informal (e.g., leading review sessions, coaching peers).
• Familiarity with project management workflows or tools.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, related to Graphic Design.
• 3-5 years graphic design experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience designing presentations in PowerPoint.
• Prior experience in creative services, design studio, or agency environment is strongly desired.

This is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other responsibilities and/or qualifications may be assigned by management as appropriate.