Art Director

Thrive Global Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Creative Director to define the visual style and lead a talented design team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of digital design experience, with a strong portfolio and leadership qualities. A passion for using AI tools in design is essential, along with excellent communication skills. Fluency in Mandarin is preferred due to client interactions. Join us to shape impactful visual solutions in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Real creative ownership

AI-friendly environment

Opportunity to build and improve systems

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of experience in digital design, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong portfolio in website or app design, UI/UX understanding.
• Candidates fluent in Mandarin preferred to deal with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain overall visual style of the website.
• Lead and manage a team of designers and assign tasks.
• Proactively propose design improvements and ensure alignment with business goals.

Skills

Digital design experience

Leadership skills

Strong problem-solving

Communication skills

Familiarity with AI tools

Tools

Figma

Adobe Suite

Job description

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Defi ne and maintain the overall visual style, design language, and creative direction of the website of company.

Translate business and marketing requirements into strong visual concepts.

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of designers (UI, graphic, motion if applicable).

Assign tasks, set priorities, and manage deadlines.

Review and approve design outputs to ensure quality and consistency.

Provide constructive feedback and guide team members’ growth.

Build a scalable design workflow so the team can operate efficiently without bottlenecks.

Establish and improve design workflows, guidelines, and SOPs.

Ensure designs are delivered on time and aligned with requirements.

Balance speed, quality, and commercial impact.

Coordinate with Account Manager, Programmer and Operations teams.

Stay updated on AI-driven design tools and trends, such as:

AI image generation (e.g. Midjourney, Stable Diffusion)

AI-assisted design workflows (e.g. Figma AI, Adobe Firefly)

AI tools for rapid prototyping, asset generation, and iteration

Evaluate and adopt AI tools where it able to improve efficiency ,reduce repetitive work and also enhance creative exploration.

Ensure AI usage aligns with brand quality and ethical standards.

Proactively propose design improvements and creative enhancements.

Ensure creative direction aligns with technical feasibility and business goals.

Clearly communicate design decisions and rationale.

Who You Are:-

At least 5+ years of experience in digital design, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or senior role.

Basic understanding of back office systems or workflow tools is an advantage.( (e.g., admin panels, CRM, risk or payment dashboards).

Familiarity with fintech, or SaaS platforms.

Basic understanding of back-office operations or workflow systems is a plus.

Strong portfolio showing on Website or app design , UI/UX understanding and campaign or promotional creatives.

Experience in digital entertainment platforms is a strong advantage.

Strong problem-solving , communication skills and clear communicator.

Able to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Comfortable making decisions and setting direction.

Able to balance creative vision with practical execution.

Experience building workflows and improving team efficiency.

Ability to review and guide work across different design disciplines.

Familiar with current AI tools used in design and creative workflows.

Open-minded and adaptable to new technologies.

Able to distinguish between hype and tools that deliver real value.

Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Candidates fluent in mandarin are preferred as the role requires the candidate to deal with mandarin speaking clients.

Why Join Us?

Real Creative Ownership - You are not here just to execute design requests. You will defi ne the visual direction, set creative standards, and shape how the product looks and feels. Your decisions matter, and your creative judgment will be respected.

AI-Friendly, Future-Focused Environment - We actively encourage the use of AI-powered design tools which improve efficiency , reduce repetitive work and accelerate creative exploration . If AI helps you design better and faster, we want you to use it.

Design That Impacts Real Results - Your work will directly influence user engagement ,retention and also conversion. Design decisions here are tied to business outcomes, not just aesthetics.

Respect for Professional Judgment - We value expertise and experience. No excessive micromanagement , no emotional or arbitrary design changes and clear communication and trust . You are treated as the creative authority.

Opportunity to Build and Improve Systems - You will have the space to establish design guidelines and systems , improve workfl ows and team effi ciency and also raise overall design quality . This is about building something sustainable, not just delivering assets.

Unlock job insights

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as an art director?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Creative Director?
• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?
• Which of the following Adobe products are you experienced with?