Associate Creative Director

Bjak Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Malaysia is seeking an Associate Creative Director to drive creative strategy and elevate brand storytelling. The role involves leading integrated campaigns, optimizing social media content, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in creative direction or advertising, a strong portfolio, and excellent project leadership skills. This position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and hybrid work flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in creative direction, advertising, or content strategy in high-growth environments.
• Strong portfolio showcasing campaign ideation, storytelling, and integrated brand work.
• Proven ability to lead creative teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end creative development of integrated campaigns.
• Elevate brand identity and ensure a unified creative voice.
• Oversee social media creative direction and content strategy.

Skills

Creative direction

Advertising knowledge

Digital content strategy

Campaign ideation

Project leadership

Job description

Drive Creative Vision. Elevate Brand Impact. Shape Regional Growth.

At BJAK, we’re redefining how millions across Southeast Asia access financial protection-through technology, clarity, and powerful communication. As we scale, we’re looking for an Associate Creative Director (ACD) who can elevate our creative output, strengthen brand storytelling, and lead cross-channel creative strategy that moves both hearts and numbers.

This role is ideal for a creative leader who’s hands‑on, strategically sharp, and capable of driving high‑performing work across digital, social, brand, and product touchpoints.

What You’ll Lead & Own

Creative Direction & Campaign Leadership

• Lead the end-to‑end creative development of integrated campaigns—from concepting to execution—ensuring ideas are fresh, effective, and aligned with business objectives.
• Translate insights, data, and customer behavior into compelling creative strategies that drive traffic, quote generation, and conversions.
• Guide internal creative teams (design, copy, video) and external agencies to deliver world‑class creative work with consistency and speed.

Brand Stewardship

• Elevate BJAK’s brand identity and ensure a unified creative voice across social media, performance ads, landing pages, CRM, and product experiences.
• Develop creative frameworks, visual guidelines, and tone‑of‑voice directions that strengthen brand recognition across markets (Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan).

Content & Social Strategy

• Oversee and optimize social media creative direction and content strategy across platforms (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn).
• Shape KOL/influencer creative guidelines to maximize authenticity, engagement, and impact.

Cross‑Functional Creative Leadership

• Partner closely with Growth, Product, Data, and Leadership to align creative direction with business objectives, market opportunities, and campaign performance trends.
• Provide clear, actionable creative feedback that enhances quality and drives measurable results.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure all creative deliverables are on‑brief, on‑brand, and on‑time, managing timelines, reviews, and execution across teams.
• Maintain high creative standards while enabling speed—balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution when needed.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in creative direction, advertising, digital creative, or content strategy within agency, tech, fintech, or high‑growth environments.
• Strong portfolio showcasing campaign ideation, storytelling, social content, performance creatives, and integrated brand work.
• Proven ability to lead creative teams and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of social media behavior, digital trends, content performance, and user‑centric creative.
• Excellent creative judgment—able to assess concepts, messaging, and visual direction through both brand and performance lenses.
• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines in a fast‑moving environment.

Why BJAK

• Competitive salary + performance bonuses.
• High‑impact role with influence on regional brand direction.
• Opportunity to shape creative vision for a rapidly scaling fintech leader.
• Hybrid work flexibility with meaningful ownership.
• A culture that values speed, clarity, creativity, and outcomes—not hierarchy.

Our Team & Culture

We move fast. We think boldly. We execute relentlessly.

At BJAK, creative work isn’t decoration—it’s a growth engine. As Associate Creative Director, you’ll lead impactful work that shapes how millions discover, trust, and engage with financial protection. If you thrive in environments where your ideas and execution make a measurable difference, you’ll feel right at home.

About BJAK

BJAK is Southeast Asia’s leading digital insurance platform with operations across Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan. We empower millions to access smarter, more affordable financial protection through automation, AI, and innovative technology.