Senior / Art Director (Freelance)
Who We Are
AKA is a creative communications agency based in Singapore, supporting our clients locally, regionally and globally by conceptualising and bringing to life compelling creative campaigns. Part of our offering is design and production support - from creating on-point infographics for an infant formula brand, through to shooting stylish cinema ads for a travel destination.
Everyone at AKA is forward-thinking, collaborative, and passionate about delivering great work for our clients (plus we're a friendly bunch). We enjoy a flat hierarchy and expect everyone - no matter what level - to bring ideas to work every day, speak their mind, and positively contribute to the culture.
We're proud to work with some of the world's leading brands - the likes of Meta, Jetstar Asia, Tefal,Tourism New Zealand, and Levi's to name just a few.
AKA Asia is part of the Publicis Groupe.
Job Description
We’re looking for a highly creative, passionate and detail-oriented senior art director with over 8 years experience working part of a design studio or creative team.
What you will do:
- Conceptualise and design for a variety of audiences, brands, and industries, with the ability to move from one client to another without an issue
- Produce creatives in a variety of formats and channels including static and animated content such as: key visuals, illustrations, motion graphics, web design
- Design for a variety of communications touch points including print, social media, digital, OOH, media drops and experiential design
- Participate in group brainstorms and working sessions
- Strategise, manage and execute the visual style of campaigns from art direction, styling, storyboarding, photo shooting and editing
- Support new business by playing an active role in proposal development and pitch presentations
- Coach and support the growth of our junior and mid-weight designers
Required skills:
- Possess a deep understanding of layout, typography, photography and art direction
- Confidence to lead the entire creative process of a project or campaign from ideation to execution
- Able to help guide strategy and ideation holistically including conceptual development, design and copy
- Experience in working collaboratively with account management teams, creative directors, photographers, designers and other vendors/ collaborators in bringing ideas to life
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines, often while working independently
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with focus on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe XD is a plus
- Ability to express ideas clearly and confidently
- Strong desire to define the look and feel of what is next in creativity and design and an interest in the latest design trends, technology and social media
Personal attributes:
- Ability to take the lead, set art direction and execute when needed
- Ability to manage time effectively and establish priorities while maintaining a level of flexibility in light of concurrent feedback
- A motivated self-starter, with strong attention to detail and consistent in your approach and execution no matter the size of the project
- Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to develop your skills and perspective
At the AKA Studio, you will be working alongside a team of individuals who are collaborative and dedicated to delivering exceptional work for exciting brands. We are passionate about people and foster a culture of inspiring creativity.
While this is a freelance opportunity, there is opportunity for full-time conversion.
Please send your portfolio to HireMe@aka-asia.com.
