Associate Creative Director (Art Based)

Job information:
Internal Title:
Manager - Art
Reports to:
Senior Manager - Art
Team Size:
manage 7 members
What will you do:
Arts Direction
Develop and execute a strategy that aligns with our marketing objectives and brand identity.
Build, maintain and evolve MoMo's visual system.
Provide aesthetic direction for major campaigns.
Ensure all visual outputs meet high-quality standards-clear, consistent, refined, and aligned with the brand personality.
Review concepts, layouts, key visuals, motion storyboards, and 3D/illustration work from internal teams or external vendors.
Collaborate closely with creative marketing, product, and business teams to ensure design assets resonate with our users.
Campaign Conceptualization
Partner with marketing & creative teams to conceptualize and visualize marketing campaigns that tell compelling stories and evoke desired emotions.
Translate complex ideas into visually engaging concepts.
Digital Design Mastery
Oversee the creation of design assets optimized for various digital platforms, including websites, apps, social media, online ads, email marketing, and more.
Prioritize responsive and user-centered design principles.
Brand Tech-Integration
Safeguard and elevate the brand's digital identity by ensuring all design materials align with tech trends, adhere to brand guidelines, and convey the brand's values.
Emerging Technologies
Stay ahead of tech and design trends, emerging tools, and industry best practices. Continuously innovate design approaches to reflect the latest technological advancements.
Demonstrate a strong interest in AI and emerging creative technologies, with curiosity and hands-on experimentation across image generation, video, and creative workflows.
Team Leadership
Lead and mentor a team of graphic designers, illustrators, and other creative professionals within our company.
Provide creative direction, feedback, and guidance to ensure the team delivers high-quality, consistent, and tech-forward design materials.
Project Management
Manage design projects from ideation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables. Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including product managers and developers.
Vendor Partnerships
Cultivate relationships with external design agencies, tech-focused freelancers, and vendors to cater to specialized design needs and tech innovation.
What will you need:
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Visual Communication, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus;
5+ years of Art / design experience in agencies or brand-side, including at least 3 years in team management.
Proven experience in marketing art/design, with a robust portfolio showcasing a range of art/design work across different mediums and campaigns.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of leading creative teams to successful outcomes;
Proficiency in design software, particularly Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign);
Strategic thinking and a deep understanding of marketing principles, consumer behavior, and market trends;
Exceptional creativity, coupled with strong conceptualization and storytelling abilities.