Art Director

About the Company

Leo Burnett, part of Publicis Communications, stands as a collective of passionate and progressive creative agencies in Singapore and Asia. The agency champions a "Humankind" philosophy, enabling creativity to influence human behavior positively. Dedicated to fostering talent and continuous evolution, Leo Burnett is a community of experts from diverse disciplines driven by activism, inspiration, and a commitment to impactful ideas.

Job Overview

This role offers the opportunity to craft and execute groundbreaking creative concepts that influence nearly 2 billion people across the fastest growing region globally. You will partner with esteemed consumer brands focused not only on market success but also on leveraging brands as forces for social change.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceive, design, and implement unique and memorable creative ideas aligned with client briefs and goals.
• Ensure meaningful and contextually appropriate placement of every image and graphic element in creative projects.
• Create ideas that satisfy both clients' and business objectives while upholding exceptional creative standards and professionalism.
• Present and discuss creative outputs with Executive Creative Directors, Account Management, Planning Leads, and Management Team members.
• Manage multiple projects from inception to delivery, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
• Collaborate closely with Account Management, Planning, and creative teams to generate disruptive and iconic campaigns.
• Lead and actively participate in brainstorming sessions.

Community Expectations

• Strong belief in creativity’s power to drive change, appreciating the importance of collaboration to achieve shared goals.
• Respect and protect diverse ideas as valuable assets within the creative community.
• Embrace challenges and growth opportunities, supported by a community that encourages and celebrates individual and collective achievements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Approximately 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience with a portfolio showcasing bold ideas and high-quality craftsmanship.
• Curious lifelong learner passionate about artistic expression across all surfaces, channels, and media, including social platforms.
• Recognition through awards is advantageous, or a strong aspiration to achieve excellence in creative endeavors.
• Comprehensive understanding of social media landscapes, terminology, and current online technologies.
• Capability to perform effectively under tight deadlines within a dynamic creative environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills to engage with colleagues across various roles and disciplines.
• Proficiency with the latest computer design software.
• Willingness to work beyond regular hours and travel overnight for shoots and post-production sessions.
• Natural organizational skills and calmness when managing multiple deadlines.