Agoda
Manager, Creative - Art (Bangkok-based, relocation provided)
Agoda, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Manager, Creative - Art (Bangkok-based, relocation provided)
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About Agoda:
Agoda is an online travel booking platform that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7 million hotels, holiday properties, flights, activities, and more. As part of Booking Holdings, Agoda employs over 7,100 people from more than 95 nationalities across 27 markets. We foster a culture of diversity, creativity, and ownership to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers worldwide.
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 still staying closely involved with the work. You will shape and evolve our brand’s visual identity through creativity and mastery of design fundamentals, partnering with copy and production managers to deliver ideas that are visually stunning and culturally resonant.
Responsibilities
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 our craft and push for excellence.
Generate fresh, innovative ideas for campaigns and BAU projects (digital, social, print, OOH).
Execute campaigns and more 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 the importance of adhering to fundamental design rules to ensure strong visual storytelling.
Confidently present creative concepts and design rationale to stakeholders.
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 understand project requirements and translate them into visually compelling and impactful outputs.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Provide clear and concise design feedback on projects you’re leading, and offer design guidance on shared projects.
Assist in the career development and training of designers.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and design‑driven creative culture.
Qualifications
8+ years’ experience, with a minimum of 5 years as an Art Director in an agency or in‑house (client‑side) environment.
Proficient with industry‑standard design tools (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Figma).
Significant working knowledge of Gen AI tools for creative production.
Portfolio showcasing relevant work, including campaigns, digital marketing assets, logos, video ads, and graphic layouts.
Deep understanding of typography, layout, color, art direction, and emerging design trends.
Experience across digital, social, and traditional media.
Strong presentation and communication skills, able to clearly articulate creative ideas and rationale.
Excellent listening ability, curiosity, and a structured approach to problem solving.
Resourceful, organized, detail‑oriented, a self‑starter who can prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Excellent English language skills.
Nice to Have
Motion design and animation skills.
Social media content creation.
Knowledge of UX/UI design.
Benefits & 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.
Location
Bangkok, Thailand (relocation provided).
Employment Type
Full‑time
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, Information Technology
Equal Opportunity Employer. Agoda is committed to providing equal employment 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. We do not accept unsolicited or speculative CVs. If you require your application details removed from our files, let us know; we will comply with your request and maintain your privacy according to our policy.
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About Agoda:
Agoda is an online travel booking platform that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7 million hotels, holiday properties, flights, activities, and more. As part of Booking Holdings, Agoda employs over 7,100 people from more than 95 nationalities across 27 markets. We foster a culture of diversity, creativity, and ownership to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers worldwide.
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 still staying closely involved with the work. You will shape and evolve our brand’s visual identity through creativity and mastery of design fundamentals, partnering with copy and production managers to deliver ideas that are visually stunning and culturally resonant.
Responsibilities
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 our craft and push for excellence.
Generate fresh, innovative ideas for campaigns and BAU projects (digital, social, print, OOH).
Execute campaigns and more 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 the importance of adhering to fundamental design rules to ensure strong visual storytelling.
Confidently present creative concepts and design rationale to stakeholders.
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 understand project requirements and translate them into visually compelling and impactful outputs.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Provide clear and concise design feedback on projects you’re leading, and offer design guidance on shared projects.
Assist in the career development and training of designers.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and design‑driven creative culture.
Qualifications
8+ years’ experience, with a minimum of 5 years as an Art Director in an agency or in‑house (client‑side) environment.
Proficient with industry‑standard design tools (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Figma).
Significant working knowledge of Gen AI tools for creative production.
Portfolio showcasing relevant work, including campaigns, digital marketing assets, logos, video ads, and graphic layouts.
Deep understanding of typography, layout, color, art direction, and emerging design trends.
Experience across digital, social, and traditional media.
Strong presentation and communication skills, able to clearly articulate creative ideas and rationale.
Excellent listening ability, curiosity, and a structured approach to problem solving.
Resourceful, organized, detail‑oriented, a self‑starter who can prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Excellent English language skills.
Nice to Have
Motion design and animation skills.
Social media content creation.
Knowledge of UX/UI design.
Benefits & 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.
Location
Bangkok, Thailand (relocation provided).
Employment Type
Full‑time
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, Information Technology
Equal Opportunity Employer. Agoda is committed to providing equal employment 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. We do not accept unsolicited or speculative CVs. If you require your application details removed from our files, let us know; we will comply with your request and maintain your privacy according to our policy.
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