Art Manager

Job Purpose We’re looking for a creative leader who can think big, sweat the details, and inspire a team to deliver standout work. This role is about leading designers to craft high-quality, impactful visuals that align seamlessly with brand objectives, business goals, and creative ambition. You’ll oversee the end-to-end design process across platforms while ensuring consistency, innovation, and excellence in execution.

What You’ll Do Brand Stewardship Be the guardian of brand voice, tone, and visual identity across all creative outputs Ensure every piece of work aligns with brand values, guidelines, and long-term vision Creative & Design Strategy Translate business and marketing objectives into strong creative concepts and visual narratives Define design approaches for campaigns, ensuring every asset has a clear purpose and impact Design Leadership & Execution Proactively create and guide the development of compelling designs across formats—visual systems, campaign creatives, infographics, logos, and interactive platforms Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers through clear direction, constructive feedback, and hands-on guidance Ensure consistently high-quality output across all deliverables Collaboration Partner closely with copy, accounts, strategy, and clients to build integrated, effective marketing campaigns Contribute meaningfully to brainstorming, problem-solving, and creative discussions Quality Control & Production Oversight Review artwork for accuracy, clarity, aesthetics, and brand adherence Oversee pre-production and production stages, including attending shoots, recordings, and key creative reviews Market Awareness & Innovation Stay plugged into design trends, emerging formats, new tools, and competitor activity Bring fresh thinking, experimentation, and innovation into everyday creative work Client Engagement Participate in client meetings, presentations, and pitches as a creative representative Offer strategic creative inputs and confidently articulate design decisions Act as the point of contact for creative escalations and relationship strengthening Team Growth & Hiring Identify, hire, and build a strong team of independent, reliable creative talent Ensure new hires can interpret briefs clearly and execute with minimal supervision People & Performance Management Conduct weekly team check-ins to track progress, unblock challenges, and mentor team members Encourage proactive problem-solving and accountability across client and internal work Time & Operations Management Ensure adherence to internal TATs, task prioritisation, and timely delivery Follow and reinforce documented SOPs and creative processes