Creative Director

The Role

We are looking for an exceptional art-based Creative Director to join our Shanghai office at .monks. Based in Shanghai, this role will spearhead visual innovation, lead high-stakes pitches, and deliver industry-defining 360 campaigns that connect iconic global brands with Chinese and APAC youth audiences.

The successful candidate will report to the Executive Creative Director, and work within the Creative team, guiding multidisciplinary talent and collaborating closely with creative leaders across the regional .monks network. This is a full-time, permanent position.

What You'll Do

Set the visual benchmark and creative vision across all accounts, mentoring art directors and designers while fostering creative ambition and technical craftsmanship.

Own the creative direction and visual execution of complex projects from initial pitch through to final production across digital, social, and physical touchpoints.

Partner seamlessly with copywriters, technologists, data specialists, and producers across the global .monks network to integrate cutting-edge craft with innovative technology.

Translate client objectives into inspiring, visually stunning presentation decks and creative frameworks that challenge industry standards and elevate brand ambition.

Oversee art direction across multiple concurrent briefs, balancing rapid turnarounds with exceptional aesthetic and conceptual standards.

Present and champion groundbreaking creative concepts directly to senior client executives, clearly articulating the visual strategy and commercial impact.

What You'll Bring

12+ years of creative agency experience, with 3–4+ years in a senior creative leadership role (CD/ACD) directing copy-driven teams and campaigns.

Substantial background leading creative campaigns within the Luxury, Lifestyle and FMCG sectors, with a nuanced grasp of youth culture and subcultures across APAC.

Full professional proficiency in both English and Chinese (Mandarin), with the ability to articulate and present creative concepts seamlessly in both languages.

Exceptional ability to craft compelling, beautifully designed pitch decks and independently lead high-pressure client presentations.

Demonstrated strength in inspiring creative teams, establishing clear artistic direction, and fostering accountability across project lifecycles.

Proven track record of directing complex creative work remotely across distributed global teams and varied time zones.

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