Senior Designer
TEAM LEWIS
- Kuala Lumpur
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Designs and develops original creative web and digital content, including animations, motion graphics and interactive elements using the latest technologies
- Delivers high quality graphic design for both print and digital channels
- Leads video projects including scripting, storyboarding and directing the interviewee on what to say and how to say it
- Fully manages client projects from pricing/storyboarding/wireframing through to delivery
- Offers consultancy to clients proactively to highlight our creative experience
- Stays up to date on best practices and current trends
- Partners 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
- Take clear notes and affirms actions during briefing sessions
- Provides strategic design support for pitches and internal communications
- Refines and communicates methodologies in creative project management
- Supports clients in all aspects of nurturing and growing their brands and products using inventive creative ideas, developing innovative solutions
- Works closely with the client to regularly review account performance, identifying and communicating opportunities for additional PR, marketing and digital tools and services
- Plays an integral role in the new business process, taking an instrumental role in generating content and presentation preparation, in addition to attendance
- Ensures regular contact with the client is maintained by direct reports and other team members
- Develops strong relationships with existing agency clients within TEAM LEWIS, in addition to supporting new business, by demonstrating the value, benefits and capabilities of the creative team
- Assists with pricing and selling projects
- Proactively approaches teams and clients with ideas for creative campaigns
- Maximises opportunities and outreach to external brands, as well as existing and past contacts, to build new business leads
- Works with the Creative Director APAC to monetise and introduce new interactive technology and experimental design that can be packaged into new offerings
- Acts as a respected manager, working closely with junior team to maximise strengths, improve weaknesses and support career development
- Sets project objectives on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
- Defines and positions deliverable client objectives with the team
- Monitors team activity levels against budget, suggesting changes to individual allocations where possible
- Provides guidance to colleagues on how to best manage projects, including answering general new business requests
- Maintains a high degree of visibility around the office, speaking regularly to account leads
- Runs and supports training sessions, with a view to maximising opportunities to expand team skills and grow revenues
- Takes a proactive role in promoting the TEAM LEWIS brand, its identity, values and work
- Supports the HR / talent team by promoting both internal and external opportunities at TEAM LEWIS across social media and via the referral scheme
- Maintains a detailed and up-to-date knowledge of competitors activities
- Overall, be a guardian of best marketing practice
- Competent in all four fields: Print, Digital, Web and Motion
- Software skills:
- Print/Digital: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Web: Dreamweaver, Edge, Muse
- Motion: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Cinema 4D
- Good video skills: video filming, editing, post-production and motion graphics
- Good knowledge of HTML/CSS and WordPress
- General understanding of coding practices and ability to hand code HTML mailers and webpages from scratch if required
- Creative and contemporary design skills
- Continue to develop core design skills through training in new design techniques
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- A keen eye for detail
- Flexible attitude and enthusiastic approach
- Multi-skilled across creative channels
- Photography skills are a bonus
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent project management skills