Manager, Creative - APAC (Fixed Term Contract)

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global, luxury hotel management company. We manage over 130 hotels and resorts and 50 private residences in 47 countries around the world and growing. Central to Four Seasons employee experience and social impact programming is the company’s commitment to supporting cancer research, and the advancement of diversity, inclusion, equality and belonging at Four Seasons corporate offices and properties worldwide. At Four Seasons, we are powered by people and our culture enables everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Creative Strategy

• Develop and execute regional creative strategies aligned with the brand's global vision.

• Integrate brand messaging, aesthetics, and storytelling within the APAC market.

• Adapt creative concepts to resonate with local relevancy while maintaining brand integrity.

Regional and Local Cultural Understanding

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of APAC region's diverse cultures, trends, and consumer behaviors.

• Customize creative concepts and campaigns to resonate with local preferences.

Team Leadership

• Build, lead and inspire a small team of creatives, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Support the growth and development of team members.

Art Direction and Design

• Provide clear direction to deliver high-quality visual and written content across various mediums.

• Ensure consistency and alignment with brand guidelines.

• Hands-on graphic design with elevated aesthetics and taste.

Collaboration and Alignment

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders.

• Align creative strategies with business objectives and market-specific requirements.

Travel

• As required

Professional Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and other relevant design software.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders globally and regionally.

• Possess strong sense of aesthetics and design sensibility. 

• Demonstrated understanding of APAC cultural nuances, market trends, and consumer preferences.

• Proven leadership and team management skills, inspiring creative teams to deliver outstanding results.

• Strategic mindset and ability to develop and execute creative strategies aligned with business objectives and regional requirements.

• Track record of managing creative projects from concept to execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables within timelines and budgets.

• Budget management experience, including resource allocation and vendor management.

• Analytical mindset, leveraging performance metrics and consumer insights to inform creative decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or relevant field preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a creative management role, with a focus on the APAC region.