Creative Director, Art

Company Description

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Job Description

Get to Know the Team

"Strategic work is rarely creative."

If this statement sounds ridiculous to you, join the club.

We're Looking For a Creative Director Who

• Has magical thinking and masterful craftsmanship, which he/she/they use to solve real business problems…and maybe win some awards.
• Champions doing what's right for the brand.
• Can turn the team into magical thinkers and masterful crafters.
• Has relentless optimism.
• Believes that good enough is not good enough.
• Can already think of 20 different ways to make this recruitment ad better.
  
  

Get to Know the Role

First, Let Us Introduce You To Grab Creative Studio

• Grab Creative Studio is spread across the markets in which we operate. The Singapore Creative Team is based in Malaysia, alongside the Regional and Malaysia teams, which means you'll be part of a big, sometimes noisy bunch :)
• We're responsible for building the Grab brand and maintaining its integrity across the region.
• Our mission is to build brand love in everything we do and create memorable experiences for our users through purposeful creative work.
• You will report into the Executive Creative Director, Regional and be based in Petaling Jaya, working onsite.
  
  

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• You will be co-leading the Singapore Creative Team with a copy-based CD, working directly with the Regional ECD and Country Marketing Leads.
• You will also have the opportunity to work on Regional projects on occasions.
• You will be responsible for setting and pushing the standards of the Creative team, ensuring that only the highest quality of visuals/copy that are on brand leave the door.
• You will be working and aligning with Marketing to develop strategies, tactics, and ideas that don't just meet the numbers, but also build the brand.
• As Grab is a fast-paced company, you will be managing multiple projects at any given time and working with Creative Producers to ensure the team is productive, motivated, and delivering work that meets your high standards.
• You will be leading the design and development of effective communications and brand campaigns, which include digital creative work such as online display ads and in-app comms as well as customer experience design.
• You will be providing guidance for the juniors, together with other senior Creatives in the Regional Creative team.
  
  

Qualifications

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• You have at least 12 years of agency experience, where you have led and executed large integrated campaigns (including for digital marketing).
• You must submit a portfolio that showcases your excellent visual design and conceptualisation skills.
• You have strong technical knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• You have formal design training in art or other design disciplines, plus a working knowledge of copywriting.
• You have strong communication skills in managing stakeholders from all levels.
• You have experience not just in managing art directors and copywriters but also in guiding the team to produce excellent creative work consistently.
• You have experience in managing workflow for the development of multiple creative assets.
  
  

Additional Information

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours
  
  

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.