ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a Senior Art Director, APAC to lead and elevate regional creatives. This role will oversee end-to-end creative development - from concept through execution across regional adaptation and localization ensuring strong alignment with global brand direction while driving locally relevant, culturally resonant work across APAC markets.
The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, creative excellence, with a strong ability to connect global vision to local execution at scale.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead integrated creative development across campaigns, retail, and e-commerce in APAC, translating global frameworks into locally relevant executions while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and innovation
- Drive scalable creative systems (KV, content frameworks, adaptive assets) and ensure seamless integration across brand, retail, digital, social, and IRL channels
- Oversee creative production and adaptation workflows across APAC markets (Key Markets: Japan, Korea, India, Thailand, GCC and etc.)
- Collaborate closely with production, marketing, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery
- Lead and manage external agencies from briefing through execution, providing clear direction and feedback while building strong, outcome-driven partnerships
- Manage and mentor regional creative partners, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment with clear direction, coaching, and growth opportunities
- Act as a key creative partner to global and regional stakeholders, aligning priorities, communicating creative vision effectively, and navigating complex environments with clarity and influence
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES / EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
- 10+ years of experience in creative roles, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership position
- Proven track record in delivering integrated campaigns across multiple channels and markets
- Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, brand storytelling, and executional excellence
- Experience working within global brand frameworks and adapting for regional markets
- Deep understanding of APAC cultural nuances and consumer behavior
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in retail, sport, fashion, or lifestyle brands is a strong plus
REQUIRED LANGUAGES (BESIDES ENGLISH):
- Proficiency in at least one additional Asian language is preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- You are interested in music, design, fashion, future trends and technology.
- Strategic thinker with strong creative intuition and the ability to translate brand vision into impactful, locally relevant executions
- Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across cross-functional, regional, and global stakeholders
- Ability to balance creative excellence with operational efficiency, managing multiple projects, timelines, and budgets effectively
- High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail, with a strong drive for quality and executional excellence
- Adaptable and solutions-oriented, thriving in a fast-paced, agile, and matrixed organization
- Proven leadership in managing and guiding creative teams and external agencies to deliver against expectations
- Passion for connecting Marshall's music heritage with its premium consumer electronics positioning to create globally consistent, culturally relevant creative experiences
- Proficiency in leveraging AI tools within the creative development process (e.g., concept generation, visual exploration, content adaptation, and workflow automation)
