Creative Lead (APAC)

Grounded in a talent-centric mindset, Maker Lab is a marketing agency designed to build decentralised technology-led agency teams, rooted in collaboration with clients from the ground up. Maker Lab’s cross-functional teams of multidisciplinary specialists are embedded into client teams across digital marketing competencies — from measurement & analytics to content production.

Creative Lead - Art

We are looking for an award-winning and experienced creative leader to be a part of our in-house APAC Creative Team for one of the largest video-sharing platforms. We are part of brand marketing, and, as such, we have a seat at the table (or a square in a Meet window). We work closely with our client’s marketing and product teams to find innovative and breakthrough creative solutions. Our goal is simple, to make work that is impossible to ignore.

The Creative Lead - Art leads a talented team of writers, designers, motion, video, and interactive creatives. This role is an experienced creative problem solver who will take the lead in delivering innovative and compelling creative solutions that meet creative briefs. You’ll be deeply engaged in the work, often hands-on, actively supporting the creatives to bring ideas to life when needed. You have a passion for shaping a brand's reputation through outstanding, world-class creativity. You bring optimism and energy to the team, and encourage a culture of curiosity and a can-do mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on art direction and execution of integrated campaigns/projects.
• Lead and inspire a small but mighty creative team, external agencies, and production teams to deliver extraordinary work.
• Directly manage and lead a team of creatives across graphic design, copywriting, photography, motion/film, experiential, editorial, and interactive disciplines.
• Develop quarterly and annual goals and strategic plans for the team, implementing necessary processes and resources to achieve goals.
• Partner with the Head of Creative on the client’s end to ensure the brand’s creative vision is consistent with their broader company vision and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Strategy Lead, Operations Lead, and Exec Producers to guide operations of the team, including planning, recruiting, and resourcing.
• Create a blueprint for the team’s continued regional growth and recruit the best creatives and contract collaborators.
• Foster a respectful and collaborative environment. Mentor discipline leads on the team, ensuring alignment on all projects and both team and individual goals.

You:

• 12-15 years of experience managing a mid to large team, preferably from an agency experience and/or leading in-house teams at global brands.
• An award-winning portfolio that highlights original breakthrough thinking and ideas.
• Understand what it means to pay close attention to the details; they matter.
• Possess a highly strategic mindset to connect with different groups across the organisation and identify marketing opportunities.
• A great partner and strong collaborator who can navigate a matrixed organisation with ease.
• Finger on the pulse of pop culture.
• Excellent management skills and experience inspiring creative teams with a strong vision.
• A strong design process and experience working toward solutions across various media.
• Flexible and dependable with exceptional organisation, communication, prioritisation, and decision-making skills.
• Empathy for users and individuals on a creative team.
• Exceptional verbal and written English communications and presentation skills; ideally fluent in another Asian language to cover projects spanning key regional markets (India, Japan, Korea, Indonesia).

Please note: due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted with a follow-up introduction email. If you do not receive an email from Maker Lab, your application has been unsuccessful this time around. Look out for future roles!