- Creative
- Damansara Malaysia
Junior Art Director
“Trendsetter, stylist, anarchist. The aesthetic & experiential front line of the C27 collective.”
“Don’t just make content, be discontent”
In the vast, ever-changing world of the internet, one fact has remained since its inception – the internet loves new things. The C27 Content and Community team combines meaningful insights, universal truths, hot topics and a dose of visual artistry to create arresting content and engage with digital communities. They are also responsible for producing content on digital channels and engaging the community in line with a brand’s voice. This is the team that made Netflix one of Malaysia’s favourite brands and levelled up the way McDonald’s engages its biggest fans in the digital age. Our work has been seen more than 7 billion times yearly, which is still growing.
Disclaimer: This position is open… Just not urgent
We are not rushing to fill this spot, but we see potential when it shows up. Drop your application, and we will connect if you make the shortlist.
Requirements
- Min 1 – 2 years of experience serving creative functions in an organisation or equivalent.
- Portfolio composition of T3 majority portfolio OR <RM100k portfolio value.
- Advanced knowledge in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and intermediate knowledge in Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
- Working knowledge of HTML, Figma and CSS is a plus.
PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Creative Excellence
- Ensuring the highest quality of work is produced at all times.
- Inspire intent and delight your audience.
- Keeping up with current events and the latest aesthetic trends.
- Make the most of ideations and work with the team to bring ideas to life.
- To be able to articulate, rationalise and defend conceptual and directional choices.
- Accountable for the final development and production of creative assets
- Time allocated will vary, but ensure equal dedication to all bodies of work.
- Championing the rule of “no Lorem Ipsum” in mockups, you must ensure that words & visuals are of equal priority in any piece of work.
- Under promise, over-deliver
Creative Execution
- Creates multiple creative solutions for a given brief; provides a point of view (role-specific, design/copy) and communicates it to a wider team.
- Responsible for gathering all necessary information and materials before a brainstorming session to ensure the team can kick-start projects in a well-informed manner.
- Illustrates concepts by designing rough art and copy layouts, including arrangement, size, type, style, and related aesthetic concepts.
- Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
- Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment to produce mock-ups of final artwork.
- Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops, reviewing publications, and participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Ensure compliance with company guidelines and design standards.
Creative Leadership
- Help organize, maintain, and oversee creative standards and guidelines.
- Offer insight on creative briefs and schedules.
- Mentor and guide your designer(s) – give them the space to explore and fall if necessary, but know that it is your job to intervene and enlighten them.
Project Management & Coordination
- Manage and ensure timely tasks and work closely with the Account Management Team.
- Be able to advise the Account Management Team on realistic hours needed for each task.
Internal Initiatives
- To work closely with others to execute & drive internal special projects as initiated by the CEO.
- Keep an eye out for awards/case study work across the C27 portfolio of clients.
- To ensure the brand image (visually) of C27 is consistent throughout while working with the internal branding team.
Other Responsibilities
General Responsibilities
- Collaborate with others – Encourage discourse and critical thinking in collaboration with others.
- Ensure effective interdepartmental collaboration.
- To adhere to the superior’s directions, instructions, & recommendations.
- Ensure all works produced are of high quality with little to no errors.
- Ensure all projects are submitted promptly, with precise contents and clean format.
Responsibilities towards the Company
To be responsible for the safekeeping and general usage of the Company’s assets in employee possession and the usage of Company facilities provided.
To be dressed presentably and to maintain professionalism during client meetings.
To uphold C27’s brand image at all times, during working hours and non-working hours, in-office grounds or out of office grounds.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities
- You constantly observe C27’s culture and practices, working to uplift the Company’s good name.
Purpose