Art DirectorNew

Oliver – SEAPAC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative marketing agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead creative teams in producing innovative content for various platforms. Candidates should have at least 8 years of design experience, strong Adobe skills, and excellent client engagement abilities. The ideal individual will thrive in a collaborative environment and stay updated with creative trends. The role emphasizes creativity, client-centricity, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in design at top-level agencies.
• Experience working on a large-scale multinational brand.
• English proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging creative concepts and content.
• Develop understanding of target audiences and marketing strategy.
• Work with creative team to create print and digital content.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Video editing skills

Client engagement skills

Creative ability

Organization and prioritization

Tools

After Effects

Job description

Overview

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role

Art Director

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging and relevant creative concepts and content that meets the client brief and OLIVER’s exacting internal standards while positively influencing clients with your creative input.
• Develop a deep understanding of target audiences and the client's marketing strategy to deliver high quality results.
• Work closely with the creative team to create engaging print and digital content across platforms.
• Ensure all work created by the team adheres to guidelines and best practices of the platform.
• Provide leadership and direction to the designers who report into you.
• Foster a culture of creativity while keeping client-centricity at the core of all activities.
• Oversee and manage the preparation of finished artwork files that comply with correct output specifications.
• Stay up to date with the latest category and creative trends and consistently implement them into our creative product.
• The types of work include:
  • New Campaign Ideation
  • Social Media (posts, reels, carousels, GIFs, etc.)
  • E-Commerce (Hero images, supplementary images, etc.)
  • Digital (Banners, Emailers, etc.)
  • Print & Outdoor (Press, Magazine, Brochures, OOH / Digital OOH, etc.)
  • Basic Video Assets (GIFs, Post Animations, Cut-Downs for Social, etc.)

Qualifications

• This role includes both video and basic motion/editing skills.
• A minimum of 8 years in design at/across top-level agencies.
• Excellent client engagement skills with the ability to proactively organize and influence clients.
• Experience working on at least one large-scale multinational brand.
• Previous experience with a Banking or Finance brand is optional but good to have.
• Ability to manage and filter workflow, organize, and prioritize workloads to maximise productivity.
• Creative ability with strong Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Basic After Effects experience or other digital animation software and video editing tool.
• Working knowledge of print and digital design and its requirements.
• Understanding of how to integrate with a client-side team while maintaining a top-tier agency service.
• Languages: English proficiency is required.

Values

Be imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Be always learning and listening to understand.

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations.

EEO and Sustainability

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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