Art Director at OLIVER Agency

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Advertising, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years in design at / across top-level agencies
Excellent client engagement skills with the ability to proactively organize and influence clients
Worked on at least 1 large-scale multi-national brand in the past
Previous experience with a Banking or Finance brand is optional but good to have
Ability to manage and filter workflow as well as organize and prioritize workloads to maximize productivity
Strong Adobe CS skills (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
Basic After Effects experience or any other digital animation software and video editing tool
Working knowledge of print and digital design and its requirements
Understanding of how to integrate with a client-side team whilst maintaining a top tier agency service
Fully proficient in English
Includes both video & basic motion / editing skills

Responsibilities

Act as the Creative Team Lead for the account and take projects from brief to completion
Provide new ideas and creativity whilst working closely with the client’s brand guidelines
Produce engaging & relevant creative concepts and content that meets the client brief and OLIVER’s standards whilst positively influencing clients
Develop a deep understanding of target audiences and the clients marketing strategy to deliver high quality results
Pitch new pro-active creative concepts
Work closely with the creative team to create engaging print and digital content across platforms
Ensure all work created by the team is as per guidelines and meets the best practices of the platform
Provide leadership and direction to the designers who will report into you
Foster a culture of creativity whilst keeping client-centricity at the core
Oversee and manage the preparation of all finished artwork files that comply with the correct output specifications
Stay up to date with the latest category & creative trends and consistently implement into creative product
Handle types of work including: New Campaign Ideation, Social Media (posts, reels, carousels, GIFs, etc.), E-Commerce (Hero images, supplementary images, etc.), Digital (Banners, E-Mailers, etc.), Print & Outdoor (Press, Magazine, Brochures, OOH / Digital OOH, etc.), Basic Video Assets (GIFs, Post Animations, Cut-Downs for Social, etc.)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Art DirectionCreative ConceptsGraphic DesignPrint DesignDigital ContentBrand GuidelinesTeam LeadershipTrend ForecastingArtwork PreparationClient Pitching

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Art Director role?

The position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

What experience is required for the Art Director position?

A minimum of 8 years in design at top-level agencies is required, along with experience working on at least one large-scale multi-national brand. Previous experience with a Banking or Finance brand is optional but preferred.

What skills are needed for this role?

Strong Adobe CS skills (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), basic After Effects experience, and video and basic motion/editing skills are required. Excellent client engagement skills and the ability to manage workflow are also essential.

What types of projects will the Art Director work on?

Projects include new campaign ideation, social media content (posts, reels, carousels, GIFs), e-commerce images, digital banners and emailers, print and outdoor materials, and basic video assets.

What makes a strong candidate for the Art Director role?

Candidates with 8+ years at top agencies, experience with multi-national brands, strong Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, basic motion graphics skills, and proven client engagement abilities will stand out.

OLIVER Agency

Creates customized in-house marketing agencies

About OLIVER Agency

OLIVER specializes in creating and managing customized in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands, achieving an average of 30% savings on marketing spend. They leverage the Oliver Marketing Gateway technology and collaborate with The Brandtech Group to integrate external capabilities into clients' operations.

151 Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4AB, UKHeadquarters

2004Year Founded

M_AND_ACompany Stage

ConsultingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees