Senior Creative Designer

Straits Investment Bank Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Straits Investment Bank is seeking a highly creative, hands-on designer who owns the visual identity across brands, campaigns and client experiences—from concept development through to execution. You’ll work closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications and collaborate with external agencies on larger campaigns while delivering day-to-day collateral in-house.

This role drives creative quality, develops design systems, and ensures brand consistency across digital and print assets, events,

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in graphic design, branding or multidisciplinary creative design.
• Outstanding portfolio showcasing both corporate branding and marketing campaigns.
• Enjoy designing every day and take pride in producing high-quality creative work yourself.
• Are equally comfortable developing creative concepts, executing artwork and directing external agencies.
• Possess excellent typography, layout and visual storytelling skills.
• Have a strong eye for detail and maintain exceptionally high design standards.
• Can manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously.
• Work proactively and independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly.
• Enjoy seeing projects through from concept to final execution.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on design across marketing collateral, print and digital.
• Produce event visuals including invitations, stage visuals, signage and VIP materials.
• Create UI/UX mock-ups and interface designs for websites and digital platforms.
• Design assets for product launches, campaigns and client engagement initiatives.
• Prepare production-ready artwork for digital and print platforms.
• Maintain templates, design systems and creative asset libraries.
• Deliver creative work independently while managing multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Creative direction and brand management in collaboration with the Head of Marketing.
• Coordinate with external agencies and production vendors.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and high creative standards.
• Support marketing campaigns and maintain brand consistency.
• Travel for selected regional events and assist with event set-up where required.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Creative direction

Project management

Typography

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Figma

Motion graphics

Photography basics

Video editing

Job description

Straits Investment Bank is a boutique investment bank serving Asia's leading high net worth individuals, private clients, and corporates. Inspired by the legacy of the Straits of Malacca- a historic confluence of trade, wealth, and enduring partnerships,we are your trusted conduit for capital in today's financial landscape. KC Services, a subsidiary of Straits Investment Bank, is the in-house marketing and communications partner supporting the bank and its affiliated businesses. We specialise in branding, corporate communications, digital experiences, client engagement, and premium events, helping businesses build strong brands and meaningful customer experiences across Asia. Employment for this role will be under KC Services Sdn Bhd, with direct involvement in supporting Straits Investment Bank's growth and market positioning.

Job Description

Overview

We're looking for a highly creative, hands-on designer who enjoys bringing ideas to life.

This role combines creative thinking, hands-on design, creative direction and agency management. Working closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications, you'll take ownership of the visual identity across brands, campaigns and client experiences—from concept development through to execution.

While you'll collaborate with external creative agencies on larger campaigns, videos and specialised productions, you'll also be expected to design a significant portion of our day-to-day marketing collateral in-house. During busy campaign periods and major events, you'll be the driving force behind delivering high-quality creative work at speed.

This is not purely an agency management role. We are looking for someone who enjoys designing every day while leading the overall creative quality of the brand.

What you’ll do

Hands-on Creative Design (Primary Responsibility)

Design high-quality marketing collateral across print and digital, including:

• Pitch decks and presentations
• Annual reports and corporate documents
• EDMs
• Digital advertisements
• Web banners
• Landing pages
• Infographics
• Internal communications

Produce event creative assets including:

• Invitations
• Stage visuals
• Signage
• Backdrops
• Hospitality branding
• VIP experience materials

Create UI/UX mock-ups and interface designs for websites, microsites and digital platforms.

Design creative assets for product launches, campaigns, client acquisition and engagement initiatives.

Prepare production-ready artwork across both digital and print platforms.

Maintain templates, design systems and creative asset libraries.

Deliver creative work independently while managing multiple projects under tight timelines.

Creative Direction & Brand Management

Partner closely with the Head of Marketing to develop campaign concepts and creative direction.

Translate marketing objectives into compelling visual storytelling.

Maintain and evolve brand identity guidelines and design systems.

Ensure consistency across every brand touchpoint, from digital channels to corporate materials and premium events.

Continuously explore new design trends, creative ideas and technologies to enhance the brand experience.

Serve as the primary creative liaison between internal stakeholders and external creative agencies.

Develop clear creative briefs and communicate campaign objectives.

Review agency concepts, artwork and deliverables to ensure alignment with brand standards.

Determine which projects should be executed internally and which should be outsourced.

Coordinate photographers, videographers, production houses, printers and creative vendors.

Manage artwork revisions, approvals and production schedules.

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest creative standard.

Marketing & Campaign Support

Collaborate closely with Marketing, Communications, CRM and Events teams.

Support integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels.

Develop visual assets that strengthen brand awareness and customer engagement.

Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas.

Assist in maintaining consistency across multiple brands managed by KC Services.

Event Support

As we manage a premium calendar of corporate events, hospitality programmes and regional activations, you will also:

• Travel with the team for selected regional events (primarily Singapore).
• Oversee event branding implementation and creative set-up.
• Coordinate with event vendors and production partners.
• Ensure all event collateral meets premium brand standards.
• Support on-site photography, videography and content creation where required.
• Assist with event set-up and teardown where necessary.

Requirement

You’ll fit right in if you

• Have 4-7 years of experience in graphic design, branding or multidisciplinary creative design.
• Have an outstanding portfolio showcasing both corporate branding and marketing campaigns.
• Enjoy designing every day and take pride in producing high-quality creative work yourself.
• Are equally comfortable developing creative concepts, executing artwork and directing external agencies.
• Possess excellent typography, layout and visual storytelling skills.
• Have a strong eye for detail and maintain exceptionally high design standards.
• Can manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously.
• Work proactively and independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly.
• Enjoy seeing projects through from concept to final execution.

Technical Skills

• Adobe Illustrator

Preferred

• Figma
• Basic motion graphics or animation
• Basic photography and photo editing
• Basic video editing

Bonus (nice to have)

• Experience working with financial services, investment, private banking or fintech brands.
• Experience with luxury, hospitality or premium lifestyle brands.
• Experience managing external creative agencies and production vendors.
• Knowledge of print production and fabrication for events.
• Mandarin or Bahasa Malaysia is advantageous. Fluent English is essential.