Art Director - Social-First Campaigns & Video

Maker Lab; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker Lab, a Kuala Lumpur-based marketing agency, seeks an experienced Art Director to turn business messages into witty, platform-native ideas and lead visual concepts for social-first content and campaigns. You will art direct shoots with creators, draft storyboards, and guide the Senior Designer while maintaining brand voice across B2B tech audiences.

Strong English communication and a portfolio of short-form video work are essential; collaboration with client teams and production partners is

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of art direction or senior design in a creative, social or digital agency.
• Portfolio showing social-first ideas and executions, including short-form video and B2B/tech brands.
• Experience art directing shoots, creator content or video productions.
• Strong craft in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with a good understanding of motion and editing.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop visual concepts and creative ideas for social-first content and campaigns, from always-on series to festive moments.
• Create ideas and visual treatments for recurring video series, including host-led shows and interview formats.
• Write punchy headlines and on-screen copy to translate product messages into witty visuals.
• Art direct short-form video, photography and design executions with creators and talent.
• Create storyboards, mood boards and visual treatments to align stakeholders before production.
• Guide the Senior Designer and production partners to deliver high-quality, on-brand work.
• Spot social trends and moments across markets to keep content relevant.
• Present ideas to Senior Art Director, Project Manager and client teams, and incorporate feedback.
• Maintain brand consistency while pushing creative boundaries for a B2B audience.

Skills

Art direction expertise

Creative concept development

Presenting and collaborating

English communication

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Motion editing

Job description

Maker Lab, a Kuala Lumpur-based marketing agency, seeks an experienced Art Director to turn business messages into witty, platform-native ideas and lead visual concepts for social-first content and campaigns. You will art direct shoots with creators, draft storyboards, and guide the Senior Designer while maintaining brand voice across B2B tech audiences.

Strong English communication and a portfolio of short-form video work are essential; collaboration with client teams and production partners is