Art Director

SiliconPlus Communications Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead creative direction and visual storytelling. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in a design studio, expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong portfolio. Join a close-knit team dedicated to impactful design and innovation in branding and communication.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in a creative agency or design studio.
• Proven portfolio demonstrating conceptual and art direction excellence.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and design across diverse clients and industries.
• Lead art direction for photo and video shoots.
• Mentor and guide designers to foster craft excellence.

Skills

Creative direction

Art direction

Adobe Creative Suite

Collaboration

Visual hierarchy

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Job description

Who You Are

We are looking for an Art Director who brings both creative flair and strategic depth, can translate insights into powerful ideas, lead visual storytelling across multiple touchpoints, and inspire teams to deliver their best work. You will work synergistically with our Creative Team Leader to elevate the creative output of the studio, ensuring that every piece of work reflects SiliconPlus’ commitment to design excellence, craft, and purpose.

What You’ll Do

1. Conceptualisation and Creative Direction

• Conceptualise and design across a diverse range of clients and industries, from government and community brands to corporate and lifestyle sectors.
• Shape the visual language and art direction for integrated campaigns, brand identities and marketing communications.
• Strategize and execute creative ideas that connect brand, message and medium effectively.

2. Design and Execution

• Design for a full range of formats and platforms: print, social, digital, OOH and experiential activations.
• Produce visually compelling content including key visuals, infographics, illustrations, motion graphics and digital experiences.
• Lead art direction for photo and video shoots, collaborating with photographers, stylists and production vendors to achieve the intended creative vision.

3. Collaboration & Team Leadership

• Work closely with the Creative Team Lead to align creative strategies, uphold design standards and nurture a collaborative studio culture.
• Partner with copywriters, account managers and strategists to co-create concepts that are both insight-driven and visually impactful.
• Mentor and guide designers to foster craft excellence, ownership and professional growth.

4. New Business and Thought Leadership

• Play an active role in pitch and proposal development, helping to craft creative strategies, moodboards and mock-ups that win clients’ confidence.
• Stay ahead of creative trends, design technologies and cultural shifts, bringing fresh inspiration into the team.
• Champion visual innovation in every project and help define the look and feel of what’s next in creativity and communication.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 6 years of experience in a creative agency or design studio, with a proven portfolio demonstrating conceptual and art direction excellence.
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, colour, photography, and visual hierarchy.
• Confident in leading a project end-to-end from ideation and storyboarding to design, production, and post-production.
• Collaborative and articulate with ability to express ideas clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Working knowledge of After Effects, Premiere Pro, XD or Figma is a plus.
• Experience in both campaign art direction and brand design preferred.
• Understands how design supports brand strategy and communications objectives.
• Knowledge of production processes, print specifications, and digital design standards.
• Capable of managing deadlines with calm, focus and excellence.

Why Join Us

At Siliconplus, you’ll be part of a close-knit team that believes in ideas with purpose and craft with impact. You’ll collaborate with strategists, writers and creatives with a common drive to create meaningful and beautifully executed work that moves people and shapes culture.

If you’re ready to lead creatively and grow with an agency that is passionate about the future of brands, creative innovation and communications, we’d love to meet you.