Sr. Art Director

Overview

Vero is looking for a Sr. Art Director who can lead creative thinking and visual storytelling across a range of digital, PR, and integrated campaigns. Based in Manila and collaborating closely with our regional teams across ASEAN, this role will shape the look and feel of campaigns for some of the world’s most exciting brands — from concept to execution.

As a Sr. Art Director, you’ll co-create ideas with creative, strategy, and account teams to build meaningful, platform-native work that resonates with local culture, trends, and communities. You’ll also guide junior creatives, contribute to regional projects, and foster an environment that values creativity, collaboration, and curiosity.

• Collaborate with Creative Leads, Designers and Writers to conceptualize and develop campaign ideas across digital, social, PR, and traditional media
• Work closely with Account Managers and Planners to translate strategic insights into compelling visual executions
• Lead the design and direction of assets across various touchpoints — from social posts and digital banners to event branding and content activations
• Push creative boundaries while ensuring client objectives and KPIs are met
• Mentor designers and junior art directors, nurturing their craft and creative thinking
• Stay on top of design trends, visual culture, and emerging platforms to keep the work fresh and relevant
• Occasionally collaborate on regional creative assignments across Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, on-brand creative assets for client and internal projects

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a creative agency as a Sr.Art Director or Sr.Graphic Designer
• Proven portfolio showcasing 360 campaigns with strong digital, social, and PR activations
• Excellent conceptual thinking and visual storytelling skills
• Strong understanding of design principles, motion design (2D animation), typography, branding, and layout
• Collaborative mindset and confidence to work alongside Creative, Strategy, and Account teams
• Able to lead creative discussions, present ideas with clarity, and receive feedback constructively
• Believes that empathy fuels great creativity and that clear, human conversations are at the heart of all communication
• Outstanding communication skills in English and Filipino (written and spoken)
• Curious, creative, proactive, and open to experimentation
• Comfortable working in a young, multicultural environment
• Organized and visionary — able to balance big-picture thinking with pixel-perfect execution
• While not required, experience in video editing or motion graphics will set you apart — especially for dynamic content across social and digital platforms

At Vero, we believe in flexibility and trust. We support both working from home (WFH) and face-to-face interactions in countries where offices are available. Our team leaders decide where their teams will work, whether it’s at the office, from home, or at a third space like a local café. We offer flexible working hours from Monday to Friday, which may vary depending on workload and client needs.

Vero is an award-winning strategic communications consultancy, advising some of Southeast Asia’s leading brands, corporations, and non-profit organizations.

B Corp certified across all its offices, and a signatory of the Clean Creative pledge since 2022, Vero adopts a forward-thinking approach to public relations and marketing, striving to enact meaningful change for clients and society at large.

Vero’s team of over 240 PR, social, digital, influence, and creative professionals in Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, and its partnership in Myanmar, brings unique perspectives to earned media, prioritizing digital technology, creative storytelling, and stakeholder engagement in championing stories of progress. This includes the newest units: Vero IQ, which digs deep for data-driven insights, Vero Xperience, dedicated to redefining brand events in the region and Vero Advocacy, a government-engagement focused strategic advisory.

Listed among the Global Top 250 Agency Ranking by PRovoke Media and winner of numerous Southeast Asia Consultancy of the Year awards, Vero designs integrated marketing and communications strategies that resonate within and across this vibrant region’s digital ecosystems and fast-growing economies.

You will be a member of a multicultural team of communication specialists spread across the region and brought together by their passion for creative and efficient strategies. We pride ourselves on flexible, professional, and inspiring workplaces.

• Unlimited Leave: Your allocated holiday time at Vero is unlimited. We trust our people to use good judgment within guidelines, aiming for an average of 15 days (minimum) per person per year.
• Flexible Office: Teams can choose where to work on any given day—office, home, coffee shop, or another suitable space.
• Home Office Setup: One company laptop, access to relevant industry media, and tools for social sentiment analysis and business intelligence.
• International Travel: Where relevant, teams may travel for events/client work and meet colleagues regionally.
• Thought Leadership and Training: Training tools and resources, both internal and external, sponsored by the company.
• Health Insurance: Private medical insurance as determined by the Company.
• Mental Health Budget: Access to confidential counseling and mental health support.