Associate Creative Director, Art

Shanghai.monks is looking for an art-based Associate Creative Director to create integrated creative campaign concepts. You understand Chinese youth audiences, digital and social trends, and inspire our clients with smart creativity. You thrive in a creative agency where you get your hands dirty and stretch far to make work that is remembered beyond today.

• You’ll spearhead the creation of breakthrough integrated concept decks spanning IMC, social, digital, film, and experiential.
• You’ll take the lead on pitching and selling high‑stakes campaign concepts to senior‑level clients with confidence and clarity.
• You’ll set the overarching visual direction for the brand, ensuring the team delivers pixel‑perfect craft across every touchpoint.
• By leading from the front, you’ll infuse your team with creative ambition and actively foster top‑tier talent.
• You’ll own the creative execution of projects, overseeing everything from the initial pitch through final production and delivery.
• You’ll partner with extraordinary copywriters, creative technologists, and producers across the global Monks network to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

• 8+ years in art‑based and conceptual roles within top‑tier creative agencies.
• At least 5 years of experience in Mainland China, paired with a deep understanding of the local social landscape and youth culture.
• Full professional fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese is mandatory.
• You have a proven ability to manage, inspire, and grow diverse teams of creatives.
• You’re a genuine sports fan who is as skilled at elevated product storytelling as you are at driving social and community engagement around athletes.
• A body of work that demonstrates mastery across everything from high‑end TVC and KV production to innovative social‑first campaigns.
• Exceptional presentation skills with a track record of winning pitches and building strong client relationships.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.