Creative Director
Monks
Creative Director
Monks
Integrated global marketing, content, data services
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We are looking for an exceptional art-based Creative Director to join our Shanghai office at .monks. Based in Shanghai, this role will spearhead visual innovation, lead high-stakes pitches, and deliver industry-defining 360 campaigns that connect iconic global brands with Chinese and APAC youth audiences.
The successful candidate will report to the Executive Creative Director, and work within the Creative team, guiding multidisciplinary talent and collaborating closely with creative leaders across the regional .monks network. This is a full-time, permanent position.
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About Monks
Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.
This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.
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.
Media.Monks is a digital-first partner for global brands offering end-to-end marketing and advertising services across content creation, data analytics, digital media, and technology. It operates with a unified cross-disciplinary team of creative, data, and tech specialists who collaborate on client projects, delivering campaigns within one integrated team. It differentiates itself through digital craftsmanship, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a global, scalable footprint that serves major clients like Google, Meta, and Netflix. Its goal is to help brands grow their online presence and optimize advertising spend by delivering agile, tailored campaigns across multiple channels.
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