Manager, Creative

Manager, Creative - Art (Bangkok-based, relocation provided) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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, holiday properties, flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,+ 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 the world. Our Purpose Bridging the World Through Travel. We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness. We are a skilled, driven and diverse team united by a passion to make an impact, harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone. Get to know our team Agoda's Brand team is a diverse group of brand managers, media planners, creative managers, and visual designers. We act as an internal agency, driving development for the full spectrum of Agoda's marketing collateral, including digital assets, brand and performance ads, sales decks and more. We work with creative, media, and research agencies to execute advertising campaigns across various touchpoints and leverage data and consumer insights to define our value proposition and brand identity. 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 leadership responsibility while staying close to the work. You’ll develop bold concepts, refine visual storytelling, and mentor designers across multiple touchpoints to ensure consistency, professionalism, and impact. You will help shape and evolve our brand's visual identity through 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 to ensure projects meet or exceed stakeholder expectations. Responsibilities Creative Leadership : Partner with Creative Managers to lead the art direction and design vision across multiple project types. Help drive the development of design concepts for campaigns and creatives (e.g., storyboards, online ads, visual systems). Manage a team of visual designers and collaborate with fellow Creative Managers to elevate our 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%), ensuring craft and attention to detail. Direct designers on adherence to fundamental design rules to ensure strong visual storytelling. Confidently present creative concepts and design rationale to stakeholders. Collaboration : Partner with Creative Managers (copy and production) to develop unified campaign ideas. Work with Brand Management to align creative solutions with objectives and brand strategy. Translate project requirements into visually compelling work. Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Team Leadership : Provide design feedback on projects you lead and offer guidance on shared projects. Assist in the career development and training of designers. Contribute to a positive, collaborative, design‑driven culture. What You'll Need To Succeed 8+ years' experience, including at least 5 years as an Art Director in an agency or in‑house setting. Proficiency with industry‑standard 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 emerging design trends. Experience working across digital, social, and traditional media. Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas and rationale. Excellent listening skills and the ability to chart a path forward to complete projects; resourceful, organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage workload and deadlines. 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 Agoda is committed to 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, or other legally protected characteristics. We will keep your application on file unless you request removal. For details, read our privacy policy. Disclaimer We do not accept unsolicited third‑party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without a recruitment fee. #J- #J-18808-Ljbffr