Art Director (Digital & Social)

About the company

Chun Tsubaki is a boutique creative production studio specialising in food, lifestyle, hospitality and brand storytelling. We work with local and regional brands across commercial photography, advertising campaigns, social media content, branding and video production.

Your tasks

Beyond developing concepts, you should be comfortable executing designs independently, collaborating with production teams and taking ownership of creative projects from ideation through final delivery.

Art Direction & Creative Conceptualisation

• Develop creative concepts, visual directions and treatments for commercial photography, video campaigns and social media content.
• Translate client briefs into compelling creative ideas, moodboards, visual references and presentation decks.
• Work closely with photographers, videographers, stylists and producers to execute creative concepts.
• Provide art direction during photography and video productions, ensuring visual consistency and creative quality.
• Oversee the visual development of campaigns from conceptualisation through post-production.
• Maintain high creative standards across all client deliverables.

Graphic Design & Visual Communication

• Design social media assets, digital advertisements, campaign key visuals, carousels and other marketing collateral.
• Develop layouts, typography, visual compositions and graphic treatments aligned with brand identities.
• Create and adapt designs across various digital and print formats.
• Support photo retouching, image manipulation, compositing and colour adjustments where required.
• Prepare production-ready artwork and ensure consistency across final deliverables.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Creative Content Strategy & Social Media

• Develop creative content strategies and social-first concepts aligned with client objectives, target audiences and brand positioning.
• Establish content pillars, creative themes and storytelling directions for monthly social media retainers.
• Work with producers and account teams to develop monthly content calendars and campaign ideas.
• Conceptualise engaging content formats for Instagram, TikTok and other relevant digital platforms.
• Identify emerging content trends and translate them into relevant, brand-appropriate creative executions.
• Review content performance insights and refine creative approaches to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Ensure creative concepts are both visually compelling and practical for production.

Branding & Brand Development

• Support brand identity development, including visual research, moodboards, logo exploration, typography, colour palettes and graphic systems.
• Assist in developing brand guidelines and visual identity applications.
• Translate brand positioning and strategy into cohesive visual expressions.
• Develop creative directions for brand launches, campaigns and brand refreshes.
• Ensure consistency in brand identity across photography, social media, digital and print touchpoints.

Creative Collaboration & Project Management

• Collaborate with creative directors, producers, photographers, videographers and external partners.
• Present creative concepts and design proposals to internal teams and clients.
• Manage multiple creative projects while meeting production schedules and deadlines.
• Provide creative feedback and guidance to junior designers and production team members where required.
• Work closely with the Creative Director to develop and elevate the studio's overall creative output.

Requirements

We are looking for a creative, versatile and hands-on Art Director who can bridge visual storytelling, graphic design, content strategy and brand development.

This role sits at the intersection of creative direction, design and digital content. The ideal candidate is someone who can conceptualise strong creative ideas, translate them into compelling visual executions and understand how creativity connects with brand objectives and social media audiences.

• Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Advertising, Multimedia Design or a related creative discipline.
• Preferably 3–5 years of relevant experience in an advertising agency, creative studio, design agency or production house.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating art direction, graphic design, digital content and visual storytelling capabilities.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, colour theory, composition and visual identity systems.
• Experience developing creative concepts and content for social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
• Ability to translate brand objectives into creative strategies and engaging visual executions.
• Good understanding of photography, video production and post-production workflows.
• Strong presentation, communication and conceptual thinking skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Resourceful, detail-oriented and receptive to creative feedback.

Additional Advantages

• Experience in food, lifestyle, hospitality or FMCG brands.
• Experience in brand identity development and brand guideline creation.
• Proficiency in Figma, After Effects or motion graphics.
• Strong photo retouching and compositing skills.
• Experience directing commercial photography or video productions.
• Familiarity with social media analytics and content performance evaluation.

What we offer

• Opportunities to work with established local and regional brands across food, lifestyle, hospitality and FMCG.
• Exposure to diverse creative projects spanning branding, advertising, photography, video and digital content.
• Opportunities to lead creative concepts from ideation through execution.
• A collaborative environment working alongside photographers, videographers, stylists and producers.
• Room for creative ownership, professional development and career progression within a growing creative studio.

How to apply

Interested candidates may submit their CV and portfolio to:

cr.tan@chuntsubaki.com

Please indicate Application for Art Director in your email subject line.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a creative assessment as part of the selection process.