Mission details
Mazarine is an international creative communications agency dedicated to luxury, fashion, art and culture. Founded in 1993, the Group brings together over 500 talents across its offices in Paris, New York, Shanghai and Dubai. Mazarine specializes in five key areas: Events & Production, Digital & Innovation, Image & Branding, Content & Social, and Design & Packaging.
Since 2014, Mazarine has established a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with a particular focus on digital experiences, brand campaigns, and social content. We’re proud to have supported and assisted the most prestigious maisons in their global and local market expansion.
About the Job
We are looking for a full-time, in-house Creative Director (English and/or French-speaking) to join our Shanghai team as soon as possible.
In this role, you will lead the creation of impactful, cross-platform concepts and ensure the highest level of creative excellence through to flawless execution for Mazarine’s portfolio of luxury clients.
With a passion for craft, deep understanding of luxury codes, and the ability to turn briefs into compelling, brand-aligned ideas, you will play a pivotal role in helping our clients stand out and achieve their goals.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Leadership at the Core
- Lead the development of creative ideas across integrated brand campaigns, spanning digital activations, content creation, and online-to-offline experiences.
- Deliver bold, innovative concepts rooted in local consumer insights and a deep understanding of each brand’s DNA.
- Present storytelling and creative ideas with clarity, confidence, and strategic vision.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including account, strategy, copywriting, production, and tech—to bring ideas to life seamlessly.
- Champion impactful, results-driven solutions and ensure creative excellence from concept through execution.
Talents Management & Development
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the creative team across key disciplines including art direction, storytelling, and content creation.
- Build and continually refine a strong network of creative talent across diverse specialties—graphic and spatial design, 3D, illustration, and visual artistry.
- Develop and maintain a robust creative technology ecosystem, integrating trusted vendors and emerging technologies to support innovative execution.
Required profile
- 8–10+ years of creative experience with a proven track record in the luxury, fashion, beauty, or premium lifestyle sectors; agency background preferred.
- Strong conceptual thinking with excellent creative and strategic vision, and a refined international outlook.
- Solid knowledge of creative intelligence in motion design, with a strong awareness of the latest trends and tools, including GenAI, AR/VR, and other emerging technologies.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills; confident in articulating and selling creative ideas to prospects and clients.
- Passionate and curious, with a strong interest in innovation and cultural intelligence.
- Understanding of the Chinese luxury landscape and its storytelling dynamics would be a significant asset.
- Fluency in English is required, with French proficiency considered a plus.
Location
Mazarine Asia Pacific
2F, Building 5, 570 YongJia Road
Xuhui District, 200031 Shanghai
Contact
Please send your CV and portfolio to:
- morgan.acas@mazarineap.com
- lingrong.hu@mazarinelmiap.com
NB : This position is also open for project-based collaobration.