Art Director

dezign format pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dezign Format is seeking an Art Director to translate brand narratives into immersive spatial experiences across exhibitions, events, retail spaces and brand activations. You will lead concept development, guide 3D and graphic designers, and ensure visuals are cohesive from concept to execution.

Working with the Creative Director, you shepherd strong storytelling, balance ambition with production realities, and present concepts clearly to clients while mentoring the design team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in spatial design, exhibition design, event design, or experiential design.
• Proven experience leading concepts and guiding creative teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling through space.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development from brief to spatial narrative.
• Direct and guide 3D designers and graphic designers for cohesive outputs.
• Review design outputs from sketches to final visuals.
• Present concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor designers and support their growth.

Skills

Storytelling

Leadership

Portfolio

Tools

SketchUp

Enscape

Rhino

3ds Max

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

As an Art Director at Dezign Format, you lead the creative vision from idea to space. You are a storyteller who thinks in environments, translating brand narratives, concepts, and emotions into meaningful spatial experiences across exhibitions, events, retail environments, and brand activations.

Working closely with the Creative Director, you guide 3D designers and graphic designers to ensure every project is conceptually strong, visually cohesive, and clearly articulated from initial concept through execution.

Responsibilities

Concept & Storytelling

• Lead concept development from brief to spatial narrative.
• Translate brand objectives, product stories, and key messages into clear experiential journeys.
• Develop strong design rationales that explain the relationship between story, form, material, light, and space.

Creative Leadership

• Direct and guide 3D designers and graphic designers to ensure conceptual consistency and quality.
• Review design outputs across all stages, from early sketches to final visuals.
• Push creative thinking while ensuring alignment with project intent and constraints.

Spatial Design & Development

• Design with a strong understanding of scale, flow, sightlines, and user experience.
• Balance creativity with feasibility, budget, and production realities.
• Work closely with production and technical teams to ensure design intent is carried through.

Collaboration & Presentation

• Collaborate with project managers, production teams, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present concepts and design developments clearly to clients, explaining both creative intent and practical considerations.
• Mentor and guide designers, supporting their creative and professional growth.

Requirements

Experience & Background

• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in spatial design, exhibition design, event design, or experiential design.
• Proven experience leading concepts and guiding creative teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling through space.

Skills & Tools

• Proficiency in spatial design software such as SketchUp, Enscape, Rhino or 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of materials, finishes, lighting, and fabrication considerations.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance creative ambition with practical constraints.
• Strong sense of ownership, leadership, and accountability.