We are hiring!
Head of Creative

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 5 years (preferably 7) in a creative leadership role, with a strong portfolio in branding, direct-to-consumer advertising, packaging and website design.

BENEFITS:

• 12 days of annual paid leave per year (can be taken after first 6 months probation period)
• 5 days of sick paid leave during each calendar year
• Semi-Flexible hours

What we're looking for:

• Creative Vision and Branding Expertise: Ability to conceptualize and bring to life innovative design concepts that resonate with direct-to-consumer brands. This includes crafting compelling brand bibles, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines, and developing advertising campaigns that drive conversions.
• Leadership and Team Development: Strong leadership skills to mentor, inspire, and guide the creative team. The Head of Creative will foster a collaborative environment, encourage creative exploration, and ensure the team’s continuous growth and development.
• Strategic Communication: Exceptional communication skills are crucial for articulating creative visions to clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project objectives, and facilitating effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: The ability to navigate and resolve challenges creatively, adapting to changing project requirements, client needs, and tight deadlines with innovative solutions.
• Project Management: Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the high-quality standards set by the agency.
• Digital Proficiency: A strong understanding of digital tools and platforms, including project management tools like ClickUp and communication tools like Slack to manage, hire, audit team members, and streamline creative processes efficiently.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: A commitment to exploring new creative techniques, staying ahead of industry trends, and leveraging insights to drive continuous improvement in the team’s creative output.

What we're looking for:

• Creative Vision: Ability to develop and execute innovative ideas that align with brand goals.
• Leadership: Proven skills in leading and inspiring a team of designers to achieve excellence.
• Strategic Thinking: Skilled in planning and executing creative strategies that support business objectives.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently using tools like Clickup, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Innovation and Adaptability: Openness to new ideas and flexibility in responding to changing demands, especially with integration of new AI tools.
• Quality and Team Development: Commitment to high standards and fostering team growth.

What we don’t want:

• Poor communication skills, lacking clarity and effectiveness in conveying ideas.
• A solitary approach to work, avoiding collaboration and teamwork.
• Discomfort in a fast-paced, project-driven creative environment.
• Resistance to innovative and dynamic market trends.

Candidate Preference

• Candidates based in Asia
• Candidates who can work day time hours of Asia
• Disinclined to side hustles
• Education: a minimum of HS, Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required
• Fluency in English

How you’ll spend your time:

• 40% Creative Direction and Strategy
• 20% Team Leadership and Development
• 20% Project and Client Management
• 10% Quality Assurance and Compliance
• 10% Innovation and Research:

What we're looking for:

• Client satisfaction and feedback on creative deliverables.
• Team productivity, creative output, and engagement.
• Successful project delivery within timelines and budgets.
• Contribution of the creative department to agency revenue growth.
• Retention rates and job satisfaction levels within the creative team.
• Recognition received for outstanding creative work through industry awards and accolades.