Manager, Brand and Design (Art Director)

About the role

GFTN, a not-for-profit organisation established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore in 2024, is looking for an Art Director to lead brand and event design. The role develops key visuals, shapes brand systems and drives creative projects from idea to delivery, combining creativity with management: mentoring designers, reviewing work and working with stakeholders. It suits someone who enjoys a fast pace, can juggle several priorities and applies AI and generative tools to spark ideas.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the creation of key visuals, brand systems and event identities across print, digital and experiential platforms
• Translate event themes into clear visual narratives for stages, campaigns and communications
• Mentor and manage designers, set creative standards and guide junior team members
• Review creative work critically and ensure polish, brand alignment and consistency
• Work with internal stakeholders and clients to present concepts
• Stay hands-on with design execution, including layouts, campaigns, motion pieces and website prototypes
• Incorporate AI and generative tools into the design process
• Deliver motion work, build website prototypes in Figma, create EDMs and webpages in CMS platforms, and design presentation decks in PowerPoint
• Contribute to video projects from pre-production to post, and use HTML and CSS knowledge to troubleshoot design issues
• Manage multiple projects at once and develop design systems that let the brand scale

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Multimedia or a related field
• At least 6 years of professional design experience with a strong portfolio covering brand identity, event key visuals and cross-platform campaigns
• Proven ability to lead creative initiatives, manage stakeholders and mentor junior designers
• Highly organised, dependable and able to handle multiple fast-paced projects
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting ideas to diverse stakeholders

Required skills

• Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere Pro
• Figma for prototyping and developer handover
• CMS platforms for EDMs and webpages
• PowerPoint; familiarity with AI and generative tools such as MidJourney and Runway ML
• HTML and CSS knowledge is an advantage