Junior Art Director

PEP & CO PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Singapore is looking for a talented individual to oversee art direction and manage creative processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in the creative or advertising industry. Responsibilities include designing high-quality visuals, producing written content, and guiding a creative team towards innovative solutions under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee art direction for photo shoots and creative styling.
• Design and develop high-quality visual designs aligned with brand guidelines.
• Produce compelling written content to complement visual materials.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Visual design

Typography

Color theory

Web layout design

Print production

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

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

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, rough 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