Design Director (Branding)

Location: Singapore, with a collaborative hybrid studio model; candidates must be based in Singapore or willing to relocate

Company

hirify.global is a WPP company specializing in brand strategy, design, experience, governance, and measurement, with related companies focused on sonic branding, workplace and architectural design, creative technology, and 3D motion design.

What you will do

• Set creative direction across complex brand transformations, from strategy and conceptual exploration through integrated digital, print, and experiential production.
• Lead high-stakes pitches, client workshops, and senior stakeholder presentations while building trusted client partnerships.
• Drive breakthrough, award-winning work through a modern, digital-first approach.
• Mentor and guide multidisciplinary designers, fostering creative ambition and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with Client Services and Strategy to deliver work on time and within commercial targets.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in a brand-focused creative agency.
• An award-winning portfolio of integrated brand systems.
• Strong strategic rigor, storytelling ability, and hands-on creative craft when required.
• Fluency across modern brand ecosystems, including digital-first experiences, motion, and emerging AI design tools.
• Experience with Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Miro.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with business acumen and client relationship-building expertise.
• Must be based in Singapore or willing to relocate to Singapore for the hybrid studio model.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative studio environment focused on creative excellence, ambition, and continuous learning.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to respect, inclusion, and career progression.