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Advertising Creative Designer

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Advertising Creative Designer develops visually impactful and communicable ad campaigns based on client briefs, covering print, video, and digital media.

Daily work

  • 01Communicate with clients or strategy teams to understand brand needs and objectives.
  • 02Brainstorm and sketch advertising creative concepts, produce visual design proposals.
  • 03Use design software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator) to complete advertising materials.
  • 04Collaborate with copywriters, planners, and media teams to ensure creative execution.
  • 05Participate in pitch presentations, explaining creative concepts to clients.
  • 06Monitor ad performance post-launch, gather feedback, and refine designs.

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Mastery of typography, color theory, and composition in visual design
  • Knowledge of motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere Pro)
  • Familiar with print and digital ad production processes and output specs
  • Ability to sketch or illustrate by hand

Soft skills

  • Creative thinking and insight
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Stress resistance and time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Aesthetic sensitivity

Best suited for

Ideal for individuals with strong creative drive, keen aesthetic sense, a love for new challenges, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those seeking stability, disliking constant change, unable to handle tight deadlines, or lacking strong communication skills.

Salary (monthly)

20KMedian
Bottom 15KTop 30K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Transferability4
Growth3
AI Resistance3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly3
Stability2
Lower is better
Work Intensity4
Competition4
Entry Difficulty3
Education Threshold2
Major Relevance2

MBTI Fit

ENFPINFPENTPISFPESFJISTJINTJ
Mid-high payHigh intensityEasy to transfer

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.