Freelance Designer [pool]

LEWIS Communications GmbH; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marketing agency is seeking a Designer to join their Kuala Lumpur team. The role involves creating compelling visuals for both B2B and B2C campaigns, developing original digital content, and collaborating with internal teams. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of experience in a similar role, strong skills in graphic design and illustration, and a proactive, independent mindset.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years experience in a similar role within advertising/branding/marketing agencies.
• Creative thinker with attention to detail and good project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Create visually captivating designs and graphics that align with clients' brand identities.
• Develop original web and digital content, collaborating with other teams to ensure alignment with campaign strategies.
• Support planning and execution of creative projects and ad hoc initiatives.

Skills

Graphic Design

Illustration

Project Management

Video Skills

WordPress

Job description

We are a global marketing agency that has gone from start-up to multi-national in little over two decades. Our success is due to a combination of factors. Talented people delivering award winning campaigns. Expanding client relationships into new markets or services. Making strategic acquisitions. TEAM LEWIS has won many prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, Global Digital Excellence.

At the heart of the business is TEAM LEWIS Foundation. In January2021, there was a need to respond to the challenges the COVID pandemic broughtto communities and charitable organisations. TEAM LEWIS saw that support wascrucial and change was needed to make that happen. Our local causes scheme waslaunched. Every member of TEAM LEWIS can nominate a local cause close to theirheart to receive a cash donation. In addition, nominated causes can alsobenefit from a donation in kind of expertise, time, and resources. In the pastyear TEAM LEWIS has donated almost $2million to 445 causes around the world.

The Designer plays a supportive role in supporting the creation of deliverables that include digital video/photo for social media and visual web content that ranges from graphic design, illustration to infographics for a B2C and B2B scope. This person will provide support to the team on a range of digital media campaigns as well as working across the wider TEAM LEWIS business on internal projects.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Creative services and project management

• Create aesthetically compelling visuals that align with clients' brand identities and messaging.
• Create visually captivating decks and mood boards that effectively communicate creative concepts and ideas to clients.
• Design and develop original creative web and digital content with expertise in graphic design and illustration.
• Provide design support for pitches and internal communications
• Deliver high quality graphic design for both print and digital channels
• Partner with other departments to develop compelling and imaginative creative solutions (e.g. video, infographics, web design) for both TEAM LEWIS and current and prospective clients.
• Collaborate with other teams within the agency (such as copywriting and strategy) to ensure that all creative deliverables align with the overall campaign strategy and messaging.
• Stay up to date on best practices and current trends.
• Experience in 2D animation, motion graphics, 3D animation will be a plus

Digital and social media

• Partner with client servicing team to develop impactful content and integrated campaigns for current and prospective clients.
• Contribute to client growth and impact across the full spectrum of social media channels including, but not limited to, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.

Client Management

• Support with planning and implementing of creative projects and campaigns for TEAM LEWIS clients, developing innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with account managers and other internal stakeholders to develop and execute creative briefs, ensuring alignment with client goals and objectives.

Team working and development

• Ensure personal and client objectives are met on an on-going basis.
• Accurately report activity levels and regularly complete timesheets to ensure correct allocation of client duties.
• Work closely with line manager to maximise own strengths, improve weaknesses and support individual and team career development.
• Regularly attend TEAM LEWIS training sessions to enhance skills and develop knowledge.

General

• Support the digital and account servicing team on ad hoc initiatives and projects.
• Take a proactive role in promoting the TEAM LEWIS brand, its identity, values and work.
• Support the HR / talent team by promoting both internal and external opportunities at TEAM LEWIS across social media and via the referral scheme.
• Contribute and support the continuous improvement of systems, practices and policies.

About You

• At least 2-4 years experience in a similar role within advertising / branding / marketing agencies
• Strength across graphic design, illustration and branding
• Independent, self-motivated and proactive personality
• Creative thinker, attention to details and good project management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Creative and enthusiastic approach
• WordPress web skills
• Video skills across different levels of production that include: video filming, editing, post-production and motion graphics (a plus)

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.

TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on equality, empowerment and respect. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. We continue to invest in our efforts to ensure that TEAM LEWIS is a place where everyone can thrive.