Art Director

Gravity Global is the world’s most awarded marketing consultancy specialising in brands operating in complex markets. Led by strategy, innovation, technology, data and creativity, we create brand-and-demand marketing programmes that drive transformational growth for our clients.

With 14 wholly owned offices across the US, Europe, and APAC, you can develop a truly global career in a rapidly scaling organisation.

About the Role

We're seeking a visionary Art Director to join our creative team and lead the development of compelling visual storytelling across integrated marketing and advertising campaigns. This role plays a key part in translating strategic ideas into high-impact creative that engages audiences and elevates our clients' brands. You'll collaborate closely with strategy, copy, and production partners to bring concepts to life across digital, print, and experiential channels.

The ideal candidate is conceptually strong, detail-oriented, and comfortable guiding creative from ideation through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and direct creative concepts with the project team, adhering to client briefs and communicating brands effectively through visual design.

• Lead and inspire a team of graphic designers, illustrators, and other creative personnel in the development of artwork, layout, and visual standards.

• Manage multiple projects from concept through completion, providing direction, feedback, and support throughout the process.

• Work closely with the marketing and strategy departments to ensure that the visual design communicates the desired message and is consistent with the overall brand strategy.

• Stay up to date on industry trends and tools, and be ready to apply modern design techniques to client projects.

• Present or oversee the presentation of final concepts and coordinate production and dissemination for cross-media placements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role within an agency environment.

• Strong portfolio showcasing high-end digital design skills and a clean aesthetic.

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with HTML and CSS.

• Exceptional ability to conceptualise and articulate creative visions clearly.

• Solid understanding of branding, marketing, and media communications.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with various teams.

• Ability to lead and mentor a team, driving projects to timely completion.

What we can offer:

While specific benefits may vary by region due to cultural norms, all team members at Gravity Global can expect a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding environment designed to help you do your best work and grow your career.

Key aspects of being part of the Gravity Global community:

• 💰 Competitive Reward & Pay – we recognise and value your contribution with fair and competitive rewards aligned to local market practices, designed to celebrate excellence and support long-term success.

• 🚀 Career Growth & Development – we believe development is ongoing, not annual. Through our Continuous Performance Management (CPM) process, which includes regular feedback and coaching, we help you refine your skills, celebrate your achievements, and plan for future success enabling you to reach your full potential.

• 🤝 Collaboration – be part of a cross-functional, global team that values sharing insights, ideas, and best practices to drive collective success.

• 🎓 Professional Development – we invest in you through ongoing training and learning programmes designed to expand your expertise and confidence.

• 🌴 Work-Life Balance – while we expect dedication to client success, we also value your wellbeing, offering flexible working arrangements and plentiful paid time off.

• 🎉 Community & Recognition – we celebrate our people through social and team-building events, recognise length of service and life milestones, and appreciate individual contributions through our Gravity Gratitude ‘kudos’ recognition programme.

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Support – we understand family matters and our people benefit from family-friendly policies such as parental leave, and access to wellbeing resources to help you balance work and family life.

• 🌱 Purpose & Belonging – we are committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, fostering a workplace where positive impact matters. Our people are encouraged to get involved in employee resource groups that champion wellbeing, sustainability and culture.

Important Disclosure:
At Gravity Global, we believe in recognising every team member’s contribution. Your total rewards package – including salary and benefits – will align with country specific labor laws and our company policies. We’ll walk you through all the details during the offer stage.

Gravity Global is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, sexuality, disability and other protected status as required by applicable law.

If your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job criteria, but you meet some of the criteria and are excited about the role and Gravity, please don't be put off applying! We would encourage you to apply for the role as you may be just the right person for this role or other roles.

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