ART DIRECTOR

BAND OF GORILLA SDN BHD; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Malaysia is seeking a Design Director to lead visual directions for projects, ensure brand consistency, and manage the design team. The ideal candidate will have experience in concept development, client interaction, and quality control, while keeping up with design trends and collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the overall visual direction of creative projects.
• Develop original design concepts and visual solutions.
• Ensure all designs reflect the brand identity and adhere to brand guidelines.
• Manage the design process from concept to delivery.
• Oversee the production of high-quality design materials.
• Meet with clients to understand their goals.
• Review final designs and provide feedback for quality control.
• Continuously monitor emerging trends in design.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the overall visual direction of creative projects.
• Develop creative concepts that align with the client’s brand, marketing strategy, and goals.
• Set the visual tone and style for campaigns, ensuring consistency across all platforms and mediums.
• Produce art layouts by developing art concepts and providing direction to staff.
• Work closely with other creative professionals, including designers and printing designers, to produce cohesive designs.
• Train, assign, schedule, and coach all designers.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior or senior designers, assisting them in developing their skills and improving the quality of their work.
• Coordinate the activities of the design team ensuring deadlines are met.
• Lead brainstorming sessions with creative teams to develop design solutions.

Concept Development

• Develop original design concepts and visual solutions from initial brainstorming sessions to final execution.
• Present and explain concepts to clients or stakeholders, ensuring alignment with brand vision and objectives.
• Prepare mood boards, style guides, and storyboards for client and team approval.

Brand Consistency

• Ensure all designs reflect the brand identity and adhere to brand guidelines.
• Maintain visual consistency across all creative assets, whether digital, print, or other media.
• Work with Marketing and Sales teams to align visual content with marketing campaigns and strategies.

Project Management

• Manage the design process from concept to delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Oversee timelines and prioritize tasks, balancing multiple projects at once.
• Collaborate with production team and related departments to coordinate the execution of creative deliverables.

Design Execution

• Oversee the production of high-quality design materials, such as advertisements, websites, social media content, packaging, brochures, and more.
• Ensure that all design elements meet industry standards and best practices.

Client and Stakeholder Interaction

• Meet with clients or stakeholders to understand their goals, preferences, and expectations for design projects.
• Present design concepts and make revisions based on client feedback.
• Act as a liaison between the creative team and the client to ensure alignment and satisfaction.

Quality Control

• Review final designs and provide feedback to ensure quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Oversee the refinement and finalization of creative assets before they are delivered or printed.
• Troubleshoot any design issues and make adjustments to ensure the final product meets expectations.

Update on Design Trends

• Continuously monitor emerging trends in design, technology, and culture to keep creative outputs innovative and relevant.
• Experiment with AI, PSP, SketchUp, new software, tools, techniques, and approaches to push the boundaries of creativity.

Collaboration with Other Departments

• Work alongside marketing, product development, and digital teams to ensure that the creative work aligns with overall marketing goals.
• Support content creation teams by providing visual assets that complement written or video content.