Art Director

Job Description:

Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation, driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the world's most influential brands. Founded in 1901, dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68,000 employees, and boasts a network of world-class brands, including Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect, Merkle, and more. These brands, each with deep expertise in media, creativity, and digital, collaborate to deliver integrated growth solutions that create lasting, meaningful impact.

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network operating in over 120 countries. Launched in June 2022, it combines Dentsu's Japanese heritage in craft, data, and technology with a deep understanding of media and culture. We deliver end-to-end solutions that drive transformative growth, leveraging our expertise in digital experience, earned attention, and entertainment. Dentsu Creative seamlessly integrates with Dentsu’s Media and CXM businesses, applying creativity across every aspect of our clients’ businesses to help them innovate, shape culture, and lead the future. We connect brands with the world through the power of transformative creativity.

As we look toward the future, dentsu is focused on Innovating to impact—fostering collaboration, creativity, and cutting-edge technology to drive real, transformative change.

What your typical day will look like:

As an Art Director, you’ll partner closely with a cross-functional team to lead the visual execution of campaigns across all platforms. Your role is to craft and communicate compelling design ideas that elevate client brands, aligning with strategic and business objectives. You will take creative ownership of projects, guide junior team members, and collaborate with account and project management teams to deliver high-quality campaigns.

You’ll be a key player in pitching big ideas to clients, bringing them to life visually, and ensuring the work maintains a consistent, innovative standard across all touchpoints from digital and social to print, video, OOH or even more!

Core responsibilities include:

• Interpret creative concepts into compelling visual solutions that align with the client’s brand identity and tone. Acting as a brand guardian, ensuring consistent visual execution across all campaign elements.
• Ensure that all creative output meets strategic objectives and enhances the client’s business impact.
• Work cross-functionally with Account Management and Project Management to ensure effective communication and smooth delivery of projects.
• Guide and mentor the design team, setting a high standard for creativity and execution.

A bit about you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or a related field and proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in an advertising agency, with a strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and diverse design work.
• Exceptional visual storytelling and conceptualisation skills across multiple platforms (digital, print, video, experiential).
• A strategic mindset with an ability to translate business goals into effective visual communication.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
• Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero

Innovating to Impact:

At dentsu, our diverse and inclusive culture empowers our employees to bring their whole selves to work, fostering innovation and delivering better outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. This culture is key to driving sustainable, transformative results across the business.

We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. If you want to be part of a global network where opportunities are limitless, we look forward to welcoming you.

Next Step:

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!

Location:

Kuala Lumpur

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent