Manager, Creative - Art (Bangkok-Based, Relocation Provided)

Agoda; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online travel brand is seeking a Creative Manager – Art to shape the visual identity of the company. The role involves leading design concepts, mentoring teams, and executing visually compelling campaigns. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience, including 5 years as an Art Director, proficiency in industry-standard tools, and strong presentation and communication skills. Join us to foster a collaborative and innovative creative environment, complemented by a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience, including minimum 5 years as an Art Director.
• Proficient with industry-standard design tools.
• Strong portfolio showcasing varied creative projects.
• Excellent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead art direction in campaigns across various media.
• Manage and mentor a team of visual designers.
• Execute campaigns with hands-on design involvement.
• Present creative concepts and rationales to stakeholders.

Skills

Art Direction

Creative Concept Development

Typography

Layout Design

Team Leadership

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Figma

Job description

Manager, Creative - Art (Bangkok-based, relocation provided)

Join Agoda as a Creative Manager – Art, leading the visual direction for a global online travel brand.

The role is based in Bangkok with relocation support.

About Agoda

Agoda is an online travel booking platform that connects travelers with a network of 4.7M accommodations and many flight & activity options worldwide.

With 7,+ employees across 27 markets, Agoda fosters diversity, creativity, and a culture of experimentation.

About the Role

As a Creative Manager – Art you will develop bold concepts, refine visual storytelling, and mentor designers across touchpoints.

You’ll partner with copy and production teams to deliver visually stunning, culturally resonant work while balancing hands‑on design with team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Creative Managers to lead art direction and design vision across campaigns and creatives.
• Drive development of design concepts for campaigns and creatives including storyboards, online ads, and visual systems.
• Manage a team of visual designers and collaborate with fellow Creative Managers to elevate craftsmanship and pursue excellence.
• Generate fresh, innovative ideas for digital, social, print, and OOH campaigns.
• Execute campaigns and assist with hand‑on art direction and design (50%) while supervising team projects (50%) to ensure craft and detail.
• Direct designers on fundamental design rules for strong visual storytelling.
• Present creative concepts and design rationale confidently to stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Managers, Brand Management, and other stakeholders to align creative solutions with objectives and brand strategy.
• Translate project requirements into visually compelling outcomes, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Provide clear design feedback and guidance on shared projects.
• Assist in the career development and training of designers, fostering a positive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience, including minimum 5 years as an Art Director in an agency or in‑house setting.
• Proficient with industry‑standard tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Figma.
• Significant working knowledge of Gen AI tools for creative production.
• Portfolio showcasing campaigns, digital assets, logos, video ads, and graphic layouts.
• Deep understanding of typography, layout, color, art direction, and emerging design trends.
• Experience across digital, social, and traditional media.
• Strong presentation and communication skills to articulate creative ideas and rationale.
• Excellent listening, question‑asking, and path‑charting abilities to complete projects.
• Resourceful, organized, detail‑oriented, and a self‑starting multi‑tasker capable of meeting deadlines.
• Excellent English language skills.

Nice to Have

• Motion design and animation skills.
• Social media content creation experience.
• Knowledge of UX / UI design.

What we Offer

• Opportunity to shape the visual identity of a global OTA brand.
• Collaborative, creative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment is based solely on merit and qualifications, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Disclaimer

We do not accept unsolicited third‑party or agency submissions. Unsolicited or speculative CVs may be contacted directly without a recruitment fee.