Job Description

We're a Malaysian-based recruitment agency posting this job ad on behalf of our client.

Our client is a digital marketing agency, and they are looking for a talented and dynamic Team Lead to lead the creative department. This role combines creative expertise with project management, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality deliverables across our design team and client projects.

This role is also based remotely, but you are required to be based within KL

Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Leadership

• Conceptualise and assign creative tasks and projects to the design team (2–3 members), ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Train and mentor the design team to enhance their technical skills and creative thinking.
• Review all creative output to maintain the highest quality standards.

Project Management

• Act as the "traffic manager" by receiving internal briefs from account managers and assigning tasks to the design team, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Oversee project timelines, task assignments, and workflow to ensure all deadlines are met efficiently.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather project requirements and provide creative solutions.
• Manage freelance designers, where necessary, to supplement the team during peak periods.

Pitches & Ideation

• Lead brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas for pitches and proposals.
• Develop compelling creative concepts for new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with account and strategy teams to present creative proposals to clients.

Design & Execution

• Develop visually impactful designs for social media, marketing collateral (e.g., brochures, presentations), and other creative assets as needed.
• Ensure all designs align with the client’s brand identity and target audience.
• Create animated videos and multimedia assets that engage and captivate.

Communication & Collaboration

• Act as the bridge between account managers and the design team, ensuring clear communication of project briefs and client expectations.
• Provide feedback and constructive critique to foster a culture of growth within the team.
• Maintain strong communication with clients during the creative process to incorporate their feedback effectively.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Art Director with a strong portfolio of social media designs, animations, and marketing collateral.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and inspire a team.
• Strong project management skills, including task assignment, timeline management, and team coordination.
• Proficient in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.).
• Proficient with video editing tools such as Adobe Premier Pro 
• Proficient with CapCut for TikTok videos 
• Exceptional communication skills for client interactions and internal collaboration.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• A creative mindset with the ability to balance innovation and practicality.
• Capability to work from home

Skills