Senior Art Director

Company DescriptionLeo Burnett is part of Publicis Communications, a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore and Asia. At Leo Burnett Singapore, we believe that our Humankind philosophy allows our creativity to transform human behavior.We believe in effecting positive change through creativity, always.And while we seek out the most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we’re also passionate about nurturing the best talent from within. Which is why when you join us, your journey can be one of continuous evolution.We’re a community of experts that hail from every discipline.We’re activists who embrace challenges with agility and dynamism.We’re idealists who thrive on inspiration.We’re romantics who believe that an idea can change the world, but also that the idea can come from anyone and anywhere.We’re all that, but we don’t stop at that.Because we’re committed to becoming better versions of ourselves, every. single. day.OverviewWe’re seeking a talented and strategic Senior Art Director to lead the creative vision and execution of high-impact campaigns across multiple platforms.ResponsibilitiesExpectations of a Senior Art DirectorIdeate, craft and execute original and iconic creative concepts in response to client briefs, objectives or goalsIs responsible for the proper placement, context and meaning of every image and graphic element within a creative assignmentDevelop creative ideas that meets both our clients’ objectives as well as our business objectives, maintaining the company’s expected levels of creative excellence and professionalismPresent, share and review creative work with Executive Creative Director/s, Account Management and Planning Leads as well as members of the Management TeamManage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendorsCollaborate effectively with Account Management, Planning and the broader creative team to develop disruptive and iconic workManage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendorsParticipates in, and leads brainstorming sessionsExpectations as a member of our communityYou 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 goalYour ideas and your voice will be heard, respected and protected with passion. Ideas are not disposable commodities here, they are our most precious assetsYou 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 otherQualificationsYou 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’tYou’re a keen student of life, open and curious, always willing to learn and devoted to your artYou’re an artist. Every surface, every channel, every medium, social or otherwise, is your canvas. You’re just where people areYou’ve won a few of the awards that matter. Or you’re very hungry to. Winning isn’t everything, but excellence isStrong grasp of social media space and online media jargon and technologyAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environmentAbility to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers at a variety of levels, across many disciplinesUnderstands and uses the latest in computer design softwareAfter hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions requiredNaturally well organised and unfazed when working towards deadlinesAdditional InformationYou should be comfortable working across both traditional and digital platforms—including Film, OOH, Digital OOH, Display, Activations, and Social Media. The ideal candidate can lead and supervise a small creative team, manage both origination and adaptation projects independently, and serve as the creative point of view in collaborative settings. You’ll be expected to maintain high-quality standards through hands-on oversight and present compelling, well-crafted narratives to clients and stakeholders. You should be comfortable to work on traditional and digital work.