Total 4 Director/C-Level art designer job vacancies in D07 Golden Mile, Middle Road

You will lead the work on some of the most popular consumer brands in the world, impacting the daily lives of nearly 2 billion people in the fastest growing region in the world. You will work for clients who not only care about success in the marketplace, but are passionate about the role of brands in helping bring about social change.

Expectations of an Associate Creative Director

• Help lead and inspire creative teams to develop innovative design solutions, from broad concept development through implementation
• Ideate, write and execute original and iconic creative concepts in response to client briefs, objectives or goals
• Is responsible for the proper placement, context and meaning of every image and graphic element within a creative assignment
• Extend client relationships and explore new ways to deliver value
• Develop creative ideas that meets both our clients’ objectives as well as our business objectives, maintaining the company’s expected levels of creative excellence and professionalism
• Present, share and review creative work with Executive Creative Director/s, Account Management and Planning Leads as well as members of the Management Team
• Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors
• Collaborate effectively with Account Management, Planning and the broader creative team to develop disruptive and iconic work
• Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors
• Participants in, and leads brainstorming sessions
• You will report into a Creative Director-level and above

Expectations as a member of our community

• You believe passionately in the power of creativity to bring change to the world. But you’re realistic and have a clear-eyed view of what it will take to get there: not a path you walk alone, but with a group of people putting a diverse range of skills and perspectives to work, towards a common goal
• Your ideas and your voice will be heard, respected and protected with passion. Ideas are not disposable commodities here, they are our most precious assets
• You will be tested, you will be challenged and you will be pushed beyond your comfort zone, but you will equally be supported, encouraged and celebrated. Because the true value of a community is that we bring out the best in each other

Expectations as a team leader

You will learn that we prefer not to hire our leaders, but to grow them. As your own leadership journey evolves, your primary goal will be to nurture the next generation of leaders. You will reflect our “People First” ethos, where we believe that the best work can only come from a team that feels happy, secure and motivated, with a clarity of purpose. You understand that humility and kindness are equal in importance to daring and initiative. You value diversity, equality and inclusivity, not because it’s fashionable but because it’s obvious.

In your role, you will specifically be expected to:

• Provide leadership and professional development to department staff.
• Mentor and train team members, write performance reviews, and allocate work
• Monitor teams to deliver beyond client’s expectations
• Motivate your team, and be the glue that keeps teams going
• Set goals and KPIs for each team member, and works with them to achieve these

Special requirements

• You have about 10-12 years of work experience and a book brimming with brave ideas that have made an impact, big or small, on the world we live in
• You’re a keen student of life, open and curious, always learning
• As a communicator, every surface, every channel, every medium, social or otherwise, is your canvas. You’re just where people are
• You’ve won a few of the awards that matter. Winning isn’t everything, but excellence is
• Strong grasp of social media space and online media jargon and technology
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Ability to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers at a variety of levels, across many disciplines
• Understands and uses the latest in computer design software
• After hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions required
• Naturally well organised and unfazed when working towards deadlines

For some of the most popular consumer brands in the world, your ideas, solutions and art will reach and impact the daily lives of nearly 2 billion people in the fastest growing region in the world. You will work for clients who not only care about success in the marketplace, but are passionate about the role of brands in helping bring about social change.

Expectations of a Senior Art Director

• Ideate, craft and execute original and iconic creative concepts in response to client briefs, objectives or goals
• Is responsible for the proper placement, context and meaning of every image and graphic element within a creative assignment
• Develop creative ideas that meets both our clients’ objectives as well as our business objectives, maintaining the company’s expected levels of creative excellence and professionalism
• Present, share and review creative work with Executive Creative Director/s, Account Management and Planning Leads as well as members of the Management Team
• Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors
• Collaborate effectively with Account Management, Planning and the broader creative team to develop disruptive and iconic work
• Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors
• Participates in, and leads brainstorming sessions

Expectations as a member of our community

• You believe passionately in the power of creativity to bring change to the world. But you’re realistic and have a clear-eyed view of what it will take to get there: not a path you walk alone, but with a group of people putting a diverse range of skills and perspectives to work, towards a common goal
• Your ideas and your voice will be heard, respected and protected with passion. Ideas are not disposable commodities here, they are our most precious assets
• You will be tested, you will be challenged and you will be pushed beyond your comfort zone, but you will equally be supported, encouraged and celebrated. Because the true value of a community is that we bring out the best in each other

Special requirements

• You have about 6-9 years of work experience and a book brimming with brave ideas and outstanding craft, some that saw the light of day, and maybe some that didn’t
• You’re a keen student of life, open and curious, always willing to learn and devoted to your art
• You’re an artist. Every surface, every channel, every medium, social or otherwise, is your canvas. You’re just where people are
• You’ve won a few of the awards that matter. Or you’re very hungry to. Winning isn’t everything, but excellence is
• Strong grasp of social media space and online media jargon and technology
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Ability to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers at a variety of levels, across many disciplines
• Understands and uses the latest in computer design software
• After hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions required
• Naturally well organised and unfazed when working towards deadlines

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the game’s UI & artistic vision with the multiple art teams to set the style and tone for the game

• Create key art pieces that define the game

• Build, and maintain the game's Art approach and philosophy

• Create and manage art pipelines (internal and external) together with department leads

• Conduct regular reviews of in-game content as well as material

• Balance visual quality and technical performance

• Ensure the creation and review of style guides for all visual disciplines

• Lead and improve team rituals to support high quality craft and individual growth

• You will accomplish your mission with complete autonomy if the need arises; you're dedicated in finding creative and effective solutions to vigilantlyeliminate difficult problems

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience in the creation and direction of Art with ideal experience in User Interfaces (UI) within the game industry.

• Excellent eye for graphical quality and knowledge of techniques used to achieve visual targets

• Strong understanding of usability and user experience

• Deep understanding of all departments and phases of game development

• Experience in building a team and managing people

• A strong communicator and able to convey abstract/sophisticated ideas in a concise way

Art Director

Company Background

Maise is an experiential marketing solutions consultancy. We are a startup and do not sugarcoat the realities of life. We look to provide an environment where our people learn to have fun and enjoy the process of getting there. Maise works with reputable clients across different industries in conceptualizing and activating solutions that bring about incremental engagement and conversion.

The Opportunity

As the art director you’re a natural collaborator who loves to partner others with what you know - be they clients, creative peers or business leads. We do need you to be a constant stream of innovation, drive company, customer, and revenue growth across the businesses that will get others excited. You are responsible for presenting and selling the work to senior clients. We do need you to be a constant stream of innovation, story tell brand propositions with relevant consumer centric approach, develop consumer activities that excite others. You are responsible for presenting and selling the work to senior clients. You will lead and execute creative development and strategy, storytelling concepts, and establish the direction of the overall creative being developed for various projects. You carry a professional temperament and gravitas; are a passionate and magnetic presenter and a champion of people and agency initiatives.

The Work

• Ideate, craft and execute original and iconic creative concepts in response to client briefs, objectives or goals
• Is responsible for the proper placement, context and meaning of every image and graphic element within a creative assignment
• Develop creative ideas that meets both our clients’ objectives as well as our business objectives, maintaining the company’s expected levels of creative excellence and professionalism
• Present, share and review creative work with Creative Director/s, Account Management and Strategy Leads as well as members of the Management Team
• Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors
• Collaborate effectively with Client Management, Planning and the broader creative team to develop disruptive and iconic work
• Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors
• Participates in brainstorming sessions

The People & Company

• You believe passionately in the power of creativity to bring change to the world. But you’re realistic and have a clear-eyed view of what it will take to get there. Your ideas and your voice will be heard, respected and protected with passion. Ideas are not disposable commodities here, they are our most precious assets
• You will be tested, you will be challenged and you will be pushed beyond your comfort zone, but you will equally be supported, encouraged and celebrated. Because the true value of a community is that we bring out the best in each other
• Self-starter contributing new business and grow existing accounts

Qualifications

• You have about 2-3 years of work experience and a book brimming with brave ideas and outstanding craft, some that saw the light of day, and maybe some that didn’t
• You’re a keen student of life, open and curious, always willing to learn and devoted to your art
• You’re a designer. Every surface, every channel, every medium, social or otherwise, is your canvas. You’re just where people are
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Ability to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers at a variety of levels, across many disciplines
• Understands and uses the latest in computer design software
• After hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions required
• Naturally well organised and unfazed when working towards deadlines

Our Ideal Candidate

• Ongoing maturity. Puts the team first over their own agenda. Treats others with respect and shows an interest in others’ needs. Truly, actively listens to others. Communicates clearly what is expected from everyone. Wins active support and commitment from others. Encourages the open, honest and respectful exchange of information and viewpoints. Promotes inclusion at all levels and across disciplines.
• Sets high standards of performance for him/herself and others. Puts in extra effort to accomplish goals. Fosters a sense of urgency in others for achieving goals. Creates an environment that motivates others to put forth significant effort to achieve results.
• You need to really get under the skin of our consumers, understanding the attitudes, needs, worries, and desires that underpin their relationship with their categories.
• You will push to find new ways to get closer to consumers, whether that’s through suggesting new research opportunities or planning and running innovative consumer workshops.
• You should be seen as a champion of creativity, working closely with the Creative Directors to deliver inspiring briefings and working closely with creative teams to nurture original creative ideas. You will need to create compelling narratives and presentations.
• Humble to your core with a strong emotional intelligence.
• Synthesize, simplify and smile.
• Be the change you seek.