Agoda
Manager, Creative - Art (Bangkok-based, relocation provided)
Agoda, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Manager, Creative - Art (Bangkok-based, relocation provided)
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Manager, Creative - Art (Bangkok-based, relocation provided)
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Agoda .
About Agoda: Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience travel.
About the Role We are looking for a
Creative Manager – Art
to join the Brand Creative team. This role is for an experienced art manager ready to take on more leadership responsibility, while staying close to the work. You’ll help shape bold concepts, refine visual storytelling, and mentor designers across multiple touchpoints, ensuring consistency, professionalism, and impact in all communications. As a Creative Manager, you will help evolve our brand's visual identity through creativity and mastery of design fundamentals.
You’ll partner with copy and production managers to deliver ideas that are visually stunning and culturally resonant. You’ll balance hands-on concepting and design with team leadership, ensuring projects meet and exceed stakeholder expectations.
Responsibilities
Creative Leadership: Partner with Creative Managers to lead the art direction and design vision across many types of projects.
Help drive the development of design concepts for campaigns and creatives, e.g., storyboards, online ads, and visual systems.
Manage a team of visual designers and collaborate with fellow Creative Managers to elevate craft and push for excellence.
Concepting & Execution: Generate fresh, innovative ideas for campaigns and BAU projects (digital, social, print, OOH).
Execute campaigns with hands-on art direction and design (50%) while supervising team projects (50%) to ensure craft and attention to detail in all deliverables.
Direct designers on adherence to fundamental design rules to ensure strong visual storytelling.
Confidently present creative concepts and design rationale to stakeholders.
Collaboration: Partner closely with Creative Managers (copy and production) to develop unified campaign ideas.
Work with Brand Management to align creative solutions with objectives and brand strategy.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate project requirements into visually compelling solutions.
Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Team Leadership: Provide clear design feedback, assist in the career development and training of designers, and contribute to a positive design-driven culture.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
8+ years of experience, including at least 5 years as an Art Director in an agency or client-side environment.
Proficiency with industry-standard design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Figma).
Significant working knowledge of Gen AI tools for creative production.
Portfolio highlighting related works (campaigns, digital assets, logos, video ads, layouts).
Deep understanding of typography, layout, color, art direction, and current design trends.
Experience across digital, social, and traditional media.
Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly.
Excellent listening and collaboration skills with the ability to chart a path forward.
Resourceful, organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent English language skills.
Nice to Have
Motion design and animation skills
Social media content creation
Knowledge of UX/UI Design
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape the visual identity of a global OTA brand.
A collaborative, creative work environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Equal Opportunity Employer At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of diverse backgrounds. Employment is based on merit and qualifications. We provide equal opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. Your application may be kept on file for future vacancies unless you request removal. Please read our privacy policy for more details.
Disclaimer We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. If we receive them, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without a recruitment fee obligation.
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Manager, Creative - Art (Bangkok-based, relocation provided)
role at
Agoda .
About Agoda: Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience travel.
About the Role We are looking for a
Creative Manager – Art
to join the Brand Creative team. This role is for an experienced art manager ready to take on more leadership responsibility, while staying close to the work. You’ll help shape bold concepts, refine visual storytelling, and mentor designers across multiple touchpoints, ensuring consistency, professionalism, and impact in all communications. As a Creative Manager, you will help evolve our brand's visual identity through creativity and mastery of design fundamentals.
You’ll partner with copy and production managers to deliver ideas that are visually stunning and culturally resonant. You’ll balance hands-on concepting and design with team leadership, ensuring projects meet and exceed stakeholder expectations.
Responsibilities
Creative Leadership: Partner with Creative Managers to lead the art direction and design vision across many types of projects.
Help drive the development of design concepts for campaigns and creatives, e.g., storyboards, online ads, and visual systems.
Manage a team of visual designers and collaborate with fellow Creative Managers to elevate craft and push for excellence.
Concepting & Execution: Generate fresh, innovative ideas for campaigns and BAU projects (digital, social, print, OOH).
Execute campaigns with hands-on art direction and design (50%) while supervising team projects (50%) to ensure craft and attention to detail in all deliverables.
Direct designers on adherence to fundamental design rules to ensure strong visual storytelling.
Confidently present creative concepts and design rationale to stakeholders.
Collaboration: Partner closely with Creative Managers (copy and production) to develop unified campaign ideas.
Work with Brand Management to align creative solutions with objectives and brand strategy.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate project requirements into visually compelling solutions.
Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Team Leadership: Provide clear design feedback, assist in the career development and training of designers, and contribute to a positive design-driven culture.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
8+ years of experience, including at least 5 years as an Art Director in an agency or client-side environment.
Proficiency with industry-standard design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Figma).
Significant working knowledge of Gen AI tools for creative production.
Portfolio highlighting related works (campaigns, digital assets, logos, video ads, layouts).
Deep understanding of typography, layout, color, art direction, and current design trends.
Experience across digital, social, and traditional media.
Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly.
Excellent listening and collaboration skills with the ability to chart a path forward.
Resourceful, organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent English language skills.
Nice to Have
Motion design and animation skills
Social media content creation
Knowledge of UX/UI Design
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape the visual identity of a global OTA brand.
A collaborative, creative work environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Equal Opportunity Employer At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of diverse backgrounds. Employment is based on merit and qualifications. We provide equal opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. Your application may be kept on file for future vacancies unless you request removal. Please read our privacy policy for more details.
Disclaimer We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. If we receive them, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without a recruitment fee obligation.
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