Creative Designer Head

QLIC Solution; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design agency in Malaysia is seeking an experienced creative lead to oversee their design and creative team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of professional design experience, particularly in event management, and possess advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite. Responsibilities include leading the creative team to produce high-quality visuals, developing event concepts, and driving the visual brand strategy across platforms. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for mentoring team members effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design, especially in event management or advertising.
• Proven leadership experience in a creative capacity.
• Ability to mentor and guide team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative team to produce high-quality visuals.
• Develop concepts for events and digital content.
• Drive the visual brand strategy for the company.
• Collaborate with teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills

Leadership in creative roles

Strong communication abilities

Portfolio of creative work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field

Job description

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Creative Media, or related field. 5+ years of professional design experience, preferably within event management, marketing, advertising, or agency settings.
• Proven experience in a leadership or senior creative role.

Design & Technical Skills

• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and/or similar professional design tools.
• Experience with motion graphics, animation, or 3D design is an advantage.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence and strategic visual thinking.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Excellent creative direction and project leadership skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to mentor and guide team members, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Strong understanding of brand identity, visual storytelling, and creative strategy.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Preferred Attributes

• Client‑facing experience with confidence in presenting and defending creative work.
• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with high ownership of deliverables.
• Experience in event design or exhibition branding.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the creative & design team to produce high‑quality visuals.
• Develop and oversee creative concepts for events, campaigns, booths, fabrication, advertising collateral, and digital content.
• Drive the visual brand strategy for Qlic Solution and its clients across online and on‑ground platforms.
• Collaborate with project managers, marketing, and production teams to ensure creative output meets deadlines and quality standards.
• Engage in client presentations and creative pitches, clearly communicating design concepts and ideas.
• Conduct creative market research to identify trends and insights that enhance visual storytelling and engagement.
• Maintain design systems, brand guidelines, and internal creative standards.
• Coordinate with external vendors and stakeholders for production needs and materials.
• Monitor and evaluate design performance, iterating on creative solutions to improve campaign impact.
• Represent the design department in strategic planning meetings.