Job Description

Job Summary

Lead online and offline creative design, develop retail POSM, and source suppliers in China to bring Corkcicle’s brand experience to life.

About the Role

Corkcicle Malaysia is looking for a Creative Design Lead with a strong eye for aesthetics and the practical skills to turn ideas into effective marketing and retail materials.

You will guide our creative direction and deliver designs across e-commerce, social media, campaigns, retail displays, events and business presentations. You will also develop point-of-sale materials (POSM) and work with suppliers in China to manage sourcing, sampling and production.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can maintain a consistent premium brand identity while creating materials that support marketing and sales.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Brand Consistency

• Lead visual concepts and design direction for campaigns, product launches and brand activities.
• Maintain a consistent brand identity across online and offline touchpoints.
• Translate marketing and commercial objectives into clear, effective creative work.
• Review creative assets and provide guidance to colleagues and external creative partners.

Online & Marketing Design

• Design visuals for social media, digital advertisements, e-commerce stores and website campaigns.
• Develop campaign key visuals, product graphics, banners and promotional materials.
• Work with the marketing, content and e-commerce teams to deliver creative assets on schedule.
• Prepare business presentations, partnership proposals and other branded materials.

Offline Design & POSM

• Design retail and event materials, including display stands, signage, posters, brochures, packaging and promotional merchandise.
• Develop POSM that balances brand presentation, product visibility, functionality and production cost.
• Prepare production-ready artwork with accurate dimensions, specifications and finishes.
• Coordinate with retail, event and production partners to ensure designs are executed correctly.

China Supplier Sourcing & Production

• Identify and communicate with suppliers in China for POSM, packaging, displays and promotional merchandise.
• Compare quotations, materials, production capabilities, minimum order quantities and lead times.
• Coordinate samples, review quality and recommend suppliers within approved budgets.
• Follow up on production schedules and work with the relevant team on delivery arrangements.
• Ensure finished materials meet approved artwork, quality standards and specifications.

Creative Project Management

• Manage design priorities and deadlines across multiple projects.
• Maintain an organised library of artwork, brand assets and production files.
• Recommend improvements to design workflows, materials and production methods.

Apply Now

Apply with your updated CV and portfolio. Please include examples of digital campaigns, offline marketing materials and POSM, together with a brief description of your involvement in production or supplier sourcing.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in graphic design, brand design or creative design.
• Experience leading creative projects or providing design direction.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating digital campaigns, branding and print or retail design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, or equivalent design tools.
• A strong understanding of typography, layout, colour, composition and brand consistency.
• Practical knowledge of print production, materials, finishing and artwork preparation.
• Experience designing POSM and coordinating with production suppliers.
• Experience sourcing from China or working directly with Chinese suppliers.
• Strong communication, organisation and project management skills.
• Able to work independently and explain design decisions clearly.
• Mandarin proficiency is an advantage for communicating with suppliers in China.

Added advantages: Experience with premium lifestyle or retail brands, packaging design, 3D display mockups, motion graphics or art direction for product shoots.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the visual identity and customer experience of Corkcicle Malaysia.
• See your work across digital platforms, retail spaces and brand events.
• Work closely with marketing and commercial teams to bring creative ideas into production.
• Take ownership of creative projects from concept to finished execution.

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