Team Lead, Creative Design

Executive Recruiters; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Creative Team Leader to manage and mentor a design team while overseeing the execution of creative strategies. Responsibilities include developing marketing collateral, coordinating projects, and ensuring alignment with brand identity. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Graphic Design and has 3–5 years of experience, with strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Candidates with retail or consumer brand experience are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of creative design experience, including 1–2 years in a managerial position.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with retail, lifestyle, or consumer-driven brands is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the creative design team.
• Lead the development and execution of creative strategies.
• Oversee project workflows and coordinate with vendors.
• Maintain consistent creative execution across platforms.
• Track performance of campaigns and report on outcomes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Creativity

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design or related discipline

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator

Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Job description

Creative Team Leadership & Management

• Manage and mentor the creative design team by establishing goals, offering feedback, and nurturing their development.
• Oversee resource allocation, task assignment, and project schedules to maintain quality and meet deadlines.

Concept Development & Creative Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of creative strategies across marketing, retail, digital, and brand campaigns.
• Turn brand goals into impactful visual ideas, campaigns, and activations that resonate with the intended audience.

Campaign Strategy & Collateral Management

• Lead the execution of marketing collateral, including POSM, social content, video deliverables, retail displays, and e-commerce visuals.
• Maintain consistent creative execution across platforms and campaigns to uphold brand identity.

Project Management & Vendor Coordination

• Oversee project workflows, scheduling, and budgeting to ensure smooth execution.
• Coordinate with vendors, photographers, and production teams to deliver top-quality results.

Brand Governance, Strategy & Innovation

• Keep brand guidelines up to date and ensure consistent application across every asset.
• Bring in fresh design trends, modern tools, and emerging technologies to elevate creativity and workflow.
• Continuously evaluate creative performance and recommend improvements based on analytics and feedback.

Cross-Functional Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Marketing, Retail, Digital, Product, and Sales teams to align on campaign goals.
• Deliver creative concepts and campaign overviews to internal stakeholders to secure approval.
• Maintain alignment between creative deliverables and overall business goals.

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Track the performance of campaigns, assess design impact, and oversee team productivity levels.
• Deliver clear reports on creative outcomes, project timing, and ROI to help refine future strategies.

Requirements

• Holds a Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia, or any relevant discipline.
• At least 3–5 years of creative design experience, including 1–2 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite — Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, with added advantage in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Proven leadership with excellent project management and cross-team collaboration strengths.
• Sharp design sense with a strong grasp of brand aesthetics and meticulous attention to detail.
• Highly preferred: experience working with retail, lifestyle, or consumer-driven brands.