Senior Designer & Art Director

Industry: Real Estate

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Senior Designer & Art Director to lead and inspire their creative team, overseeing high-impact design for them. This role plays a critical part in shaping their brands visual identity and communication strategy, primarily in real estate and lifestyle sectors.

Main Responsibilities:

Team Direction & Leadership (~50%)

• Provide direction to the creative team to ensure work is delivered on-brand, on-time, and at the highest quality standards.
• Ensure briefs are clear and actionable, helping designers develop strong outputs.
• Mentor and guide the creative team, while empowering them to make decisions.
• Collaborate with Brand Manager and Strategists to manage timelines and resources effectively.
• Work closely with the Creative Director to review and refine all creative outputs.
• Contribute to internal training and skills development for the creative team.

Communication Strategy (~35%)

• Collaborate with design and strategy teams to develop impactful creative concepts.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings to present design solutions aligned with brand goals.
• Stay informed on visual, cultural, and digital trends to inspire the team and ensure our design work remains relevant and forward-thinking.
• Integrate user experience and interaction design thinking into communication strategies.
• Uphold brand consistency across all marketing touchpoints, events, and campaigns.
• Support senior leadership with input on overall company creative direction.

Production & Quality Control (~15%)

• Work with Art Director and Production team to review samples and outputs for creative quality.
• Research and pilot new tools and technologies that could enhance design impact.

Main Requirements:

• 10+ years in design roles with at least 3 years leading creative teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor designers and work across departments.
• Experience with the Cambodian market preferred; exposure to real estate or architecture sectors is a plus.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Capture One, and Figma/Adobe XD.
• \Strong grasp of branding, UX/UI design, motion graphics, editorial layout, and print production.
• Comfortable organizing editable files for collaboration and handover.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related creative field.
• Strong aesthetic judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.