Creative Director, Design, Southeast Asia

Apple; Singapore; On-site; SGD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company seeks a Creative Director of Design for Southeast Asia. The role demands a leader with 10+ years of experience in design, overseeing team outputs and adapting global strategies to local needs. Responsibilities include managing design initiatives, mentoring talent, and ensuring alignment with brand identity. Excellent communication in English is vital for collaboration with international teams. Ideal candidates will possess a strong portfolio and understanding of digital marketing.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing design principles, animation, art direction, typography, and visual communication.
• Understanding of digital, retail and channel communications in SEA.
• Outstanding conceptual design with strong art direction sensibility.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the creative vision and output across all design initiatives in SEA.
• Drive concept development and deliver original work from ideation through to execution.
• Leadership of the design team, mentoring and growing design talent.

Skills

Creative Leadership

Excellent written and spoken English

Mentoring designers

Design principles

Education

10+ years of experience in Design/Digital agencies

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

Job description

Summary

Marketing Communications (Marcom) is the creatively‑led global team that oversees Apple’s consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world‑class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences. The work of Marcom Southeast Asia includes Localization, Advertising, Partner Retail Experience and Communications, Interactive/Digital, Video & Motion Graphics, and Direct. It is the organization that plans, localizes, conceptualizes and implements Apple’s product and services communications.

Description

The Creative Director of Design drives Apple's visual marketing communications in South East Asia as a key member of the Marcom team. This role involves building and leading a diverse team of design professionals (graphic, motion, interactive, and production) to create impactful work for Apple customers throughout SEA. The Creative Director of Design fosters strong relationships with global creative teams in London and Cupertino, acting as a vital bridge to ensure brand consistency while championing the unique needs of the SEA market. This position requires a proactive leader who embraces challenges, adapts to evolving regional needs, and can effectively balance creative origination with process development, working in partnership with CD, Interactive and CD, Writing.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the creative vision and output across all design initiatives in SEA. Ensuring alignment with brand identity, business goals, and market positioning.
• Drive concept development and deliver original work from ideation through to execution.
• Review and provide feedback on all creative outputs, ensuring quality, originality, and brand alignment before final delivery.
• Ensure that all creative from Worldwide is localized for the SEA market to Apple standards and making sure it resonates culturally.
• Leadership of the design team. Mentor and grow design talent, providing inspiration, support, and development. Fostering a culture of innovation, and collaboration.
• Create a strong creative leadership, in partnership with the related design teams to deliver clear and concise feedback.
• Build a solid network of freelancers, vendors and agencies to augment the team with when needed.
• Build a strong network with the wider creative organization. Collaborating with senior creatives in London and Cupertino to understand best practices and scale initiatives accordingly.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Creative Leader with 10+ years of Industry experience in Design/Digital agencies or in‑house marketing communications departments
• Experience leading and mentoring designers and art directors through creative development.
• Portfolio showcasing design principles, animation, art direction, typography, and visual communication.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills for effective communication with international stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of digital, retail and channel communications in SEA
• Outstanding conceptual design with strong art direction sensibility and scalable design principles
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote and overseeing CG/3D motion work
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively convey high‑level concepts and business strategy to individuals and large groups.
• Comfortable with ambiguous problems and proactively looks for ways to develop a clear direction.
• In‑depth knowledge of the creative process, including staffing, communication, and feedback
• Attention to detail
• Strategic and execution‑level work within a matrix‑ed organization
• A focused and resilient approach, with a talent for building positive relationships and working effectively across a cross‑functional team
• Understanding of different perspectives and cultures, with ability to contribute to a work climate valuing and supporting differences

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug‑free workplace.