Art Director

The heart of Hyakunousha (百農社), Group Company of Hana-musubi (華御結) and OMUSUBI is to connect people and in turn shape better neighbourhoods and communities all over the world by cultivating a genuinely caring and people-oriented culture through “omusubi”– the traditional Japanese rice ball that encapsulates the meaning of motherly love and the warmth of family.

To pursue our growth such that our rich culinary culture and values can be reached, shared and embraced globally, we are looking for for a collaborative and passionate Art Director to join our Creative & Design Team.

You will support the development of end-to-end creative concepts, visual storytelling and key visual (KV) drafts across campaigns, product launches, packaging and retail touchpoints. You will translate creative directions into compelling visual solutions while maintaining consistency with our brand identity.

How You Will Contribute

• Concept Development
  Support in developing creative concepts for integrated campaigns, promotions, product launches and brand initiatives.
• Art Direction & KV Development
  Prepare creative directions, mood boards, visual references and initial KV drafts to bring campaign ideas to life.
• Visual Design Execution
  Develop and refine layouts, typography, colour palettes, compositions and other design elements across marketing materials, packaging and in-store communications.
• End-to-End Creative Support
  Follow projects through the creative process, from concept exploration and artwork development to final production, ensuring alignment with the agreed creative direction.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Work closely with designers, photographers, marketing teams, operations teams and external vendors to deliver effective and practical creative solutions.
• Brand Consistency
  Ensure all design outputs remain aligned with brand guidelines while allowing room for fresh, relevant and engaging creative expression.
• Creative Research
  Monitor food, retail and design trends, competitor activities and consumer preferences to inspire relevant creative ideas.
• Quality & Production Control
  Check artwork quality, production specifications and final deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency and readiness for publication or production.
• Project Coordination
  Manage assigned creative deliverables across multiple projects, taking ownership of timelines, revisions and day-to-day coordination while keeping the management informed.

You Will Be a Fit for This Role If You Have

• A tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in art direction, graphic design or visual communication, preferably in food, retail, lifestyle or consumer brands.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating campaign concepts, key visuals, branding, packaging or retail design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or other relevant design software.
• A strong understanding of typography, colour theory, composition, layout and visual hierarchy.
• The ability to turn creative ideas and brand objectives into clear visual proposals.
• Good presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• A collaborative, proactive and adaptable mindset.
• An understanding of food culture, consumer behaviour and retail environments will be an advantage.

At Hyakunousha, we pride ourselves as “one team”. We strive to maintain a working environment that is people-oriented, fuelled by care, respect, and transparency. We encourage our staff to think outside the box and we believe in supporting one another to do their best work and thrive, and building a diverse, non-hierarchical, equitable workplace.

WE PUT VALUES AND PASSION OVER TECHNICAL ABILITY. If you share our values and are genuinely passionate about sharing your skills and knowledge with our growing team, we want to hear from you and Hyakunousha might just be the place for you.

Interested parties, please click APPLY NOW to submit your full resume with current and expected salary to us.