Job Description

About DDB Group Singapore - DDB Group is one of the biggest global advertising networks with offices in over 90 countries. Singapore is the regional hub for global, regional and local clients such as Exxon, Unilever, OPPO, Samsung, Tencent and DBS Bank. It comprises DDB and its specialist T-divisions in digital, data, e-commerce and brand research. We combine market intelligence with human insights to produce exceptional marketing for our clients' business advantage. We are the regional headquarters for the network across Asia.Scope: The Art Director is responsible for the visual creation of advertising campaigns, including print, TV and collateral material. This includes establishing the conceptual and stylistic direction for clients' projects and orchestrating the work of production artists, photographers, illustrators, pre-press technicians, printers and anyone else who is involved in the development of a project. You need to have the imagination, drive and enthusiasm for producing industry-leading work.Key Responsibilities: Work closely with the Copywriter to generate creative ideas and concepts to fulfil clients' brief. Produce sketches or 'storyboards' (television) or 'scamps' (print) to communicate ideas to the clients. Gain an understanding of the target audience and business that the advertisement is aimed at. Meet with the Creative Director and Account Manager before the presentation of ideas to clients. Pitch ideas to clients. Brief other members of the team. Commission photographers, artists or film-makers to work on projects. Visit and assess locations for potential shoots. Work on location. Attend meetings at production houses and with other directors. Work in editing suites to oversee the finished product.Required Skills & Preferred Qualifications: Proven ability to communicate creative solutions with confidence, ease and clarity and the ability to express abstract ideas visually. Creation and implementation of the visual design elements associated with brand positioning, public relations and strategic marketing for conveying clients' unique message. Understanding of clients' vision and ensuring its development by the team. Creation and administration of project schedules and budgets. Ability to maximize the financial resources and earnings of both clients and company. Thorough knowledge of design software such as PhotoShop and Illustrator. Good to know software for video editing. At least 3-5 years experience in art director Able to liaise with Chinese speaking client(s) Have experience with electronic brands. Will be ideal if you have experience with mobile brand. Well versed in animation software such as AE. Very good design sense and art direction.
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