Creative Group Lead

RPG Commerce; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading omnichannel consumer goods company in Malaysia is seeking a Creative Group Lead to drive exceptional campaigns and inspire a creative team. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in the creative industry, with a strong background in branding and design. This role involves mentoring art directors, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring strategic project execution. A robust portfolio is required for application consideration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the creative industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in branding, design, and campaign development.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to inspire a team and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Portfolio required for application.

Responsibilities

• Lead brainstorming sessions for creative and design execution.
• Collaborate with brand and marketing teams on creative campaigns.
• Mentor art directors and designers to foster development.
• Make branding and strategic positioning decisions.
• Manage project timelines and ensure timely execution.
• Plan and manage project budgets to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Creative leadership

Branding expertise

Collaboration skills

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Job description

About The Job

Founded in 2017, RPG Commerce is a leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) omnichannel company dedicated to building cutting-edge everyday essentials. With an in-house portfolio ranging from innovative active wear to home and living products, RPG currently carries an in-house brands, including Montigo and Cosmic Cookware.

Recently securing a Series B funding round of RM127 million, RPG Commerce has over 100 employees who work everyday to develop, design and produce high-quality products all over the world. To find out more, please visit https://www.rpg.ventures/.

Role Overview

Are you a visionary creative leader with a passion for branding and design? As a Creative Group Lead, you will be at the forefront of crafting exceptional campaigns that inspire and engage. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and shape the creative direction of diverse projects.

Responsibilities

Creative Leadership: Lead brainstorming sessions and offer guidance on creative and design execution for projects. Collaborate with your team on multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong leadership skills while taking accountability for the creative development produced by your team.

Collaborate with Team: Work closely with cross functional teams - especially key leaders from brand & marketing team to understand their vision, objectives and requirements for creative campaigns.

Team Development: Mentor and manage art directors and designers, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality work while maintaining a healthy and productive team culture.

Strategic Branding: Make decisions by understanding brand direction, business strategy, marketing objectives, strategic positioning and target audience.

Time & Process Management: Manage project timelines, guide the process from initial ideas to final execution, ensuring that all work is completed on schedule with the required deliverables.

Budget Optimization: Plan budgets for your assigned projects to ensure optimal outcomes while maintaining controlled spending.

What You Need To Have

At least 10 years of creative industry experience, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership experience

Strong background in branding, design, and campaign development.

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to manage and inspire a creative team while delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Strategic thinking with attention to detail and a knack for balancing creativity with practicality.

As this is a creative role, we require a portfolio to assess your suitability - applications without one will not be considered.

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