Junior / Art Director

Pep & Co; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Singapore is seeking a talented Visual Designer to lead art direction and manage visual projects. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in the creative/advertising industry, along with a strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and polished designs. You will oversee various creative tasks, manage project budgets, and work collaboratively with teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape visual strategies and contribute significantly to client projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Creative / Advertising industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing polished visual designs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee art direction for photo shoots and creative styling.
• Manage creative processes and guide team members.
• Design and develop high-quality visual designs and layouts.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Visual design

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art / Graphic Design / Marketing & Communications / Journalism

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography

Job description

Job Description

• Oversee art direction for photo shoots and creative styling to maintain cohesive visual identity across all deliverables
• Responsible for creating and developing visual concepts in response to clients’ briefs but not limited to digital communications, websites, mobile apps, email campaigns, marketing materials, press advertising, logos and branding
• Manage and lead assigned creative processes and tasks as directed, guiding creative team members and vendors to ensure timely delivery
• Apply expert art direction to all visual elements of creative projects to maintain aesthetic excellence and brand alignment
• Design and develop high-quality visual designs, layouts, and storyboards that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives
• Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs concepts to visualize ideas
• Review and approve design works, provides constructive feedback and creative direction to ensure consistency and innovation
• Serves as the primary point of contact for work progressing through the creative studio, actively evolving design strategies to promote creative excellence
• Produce effective web and print layouts from concept to final execution within established deadlines
• Produce compelling written content as needed to complement visual materials
• Develop and manage detailed project budgets and timelines
• Conduct market research to better understand brand objectives, target markets, and industry trends
• Actively contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative reviews with innovative ideas and design perspectives
• Identify and resolve design, staffing, or workflow challenges as they arise
• Perform any others ad-hoc duties as directed

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s degree in Art / Graphic Design / Marketing & Communications / Journalism or other related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Creative / Advertising industry or within the industry in a media agency
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and polished visual design across multiple mediums
• Hands-on experience with typography, colour, web layout design, and print production. Familiarity with video is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure and on tight deadlines
• Able to work independently and work as a team player
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills