78 Art Director jobs in Malaysia

Overview

Art Director role at Accenture Southeast Asia

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• Create comprehensive layouts and visual references to effectively communicate ideas.
• Provide creative feedback and direction to support project teams.
• Assist in delegating creative work to ensure project success.
• Present creative strategies and visual solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct art checks to maintain high-quality standards in all deliverables.

• Expert proficiency in Art Direction.
• Expert proficiency in Visual Design.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in relevant related skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of studies.
• Bonus: Expert proficiency in Graphic Design.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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This job is an Art Director who leads creative projects, guiding a team to craft eye-catching campaigns. You might like this job because you'll shape brand stories and oversee exciting photo and video shoots!

We’re looking for a visionary Art Director who can lead creative concepts from idea to execution, inspire the team, and deliver campaigns that make brands stand out.

What you’ll do:

• Lead creative direction for branding, social media, web, and gamification campaigns.
  
• Oversee and guide designers, copywriters, and external vendors to produce high-quality creative work.
  
• Direct photo and video shoots , ensuring visuals align with brand identity and campaign objectives.
  
• Collaborate with account servicing, digital, and production teams to bring creative concepts to life.
  
• Ensure consistency in brand storytelling across all platforms and touchpoints.

Job Requirements

• Start Date: Immediate or within 1 month.
  
• Education: Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Advertising, or related field.
  
• Experience: 6–10 years in creative/design roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or art direction capacity (agency experience is a plus).
  
• Languages: Proficient in English (Mandarin or Bahasa Malaysia is an added advantage).
  
• Skills: Strong leadership in visual storytelling, campaign ideation, and brand development.
  
• Knowledge: Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), with familiarity in motion graphics and UI/UX considered a plus.
  
• Bonus Skills: Experience in photo/video shoot direction, gamification/interactive design, and overseeing events/activations from a creative perspective.
  
• Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, inspiring, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Creative Direction

Brand Identity

Ideation

Social Media Content

UI/UX Design Patterns

Web Design

Game Design

Photography

Medical and optical claim upon confirmation (limited per year)

Monthly carpark access card provided

Replacement leave for overtime or weekend work

Maroon Studio was established in 2015, a digital advertising agency providing full scale marketing, designing and advertising services. Maroon Studio embrace on team spirit and are looking for dynamic individuals to join this passionate and close knitted team.

Art Director role with emphasis on print and digital communications, developing and executing creative concepts for 360 projects and managing multiple projects from concept to completion.

• Ideate, art direct and execute original and iconic creative concepts in response to client briefs, objectives or goals on 360 projects with team.
• Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors.
• Able to articulate the concept into actual design using Adobe Cloud software like AI / PS / AE.
• Guide design, photography, illustration and motion graphics direction.
• Think and work independently and collaboratively with the Creative Lead.
• Execute projects with junior team members or interns with effective time management.

• Must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree/Post-Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in a related field, with prior experience in a creative digital agency.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment with good time management and the ability to work independently under pressure.
• Strong sense of design, creativity and attention to detail; open to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated passion for staying informed about design trends and emerging technologies.
• Familiarity with videography and photography is an asset; strong oral and interpersonal communication and analytical skills.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Art/Creative, Design, and Marketing

• Advertising Services, Graphic Design, and Marketing Services

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Are you an artistic bear looking for a space to express your creativity? Are you confident in leading a team of creative bears to bring your imagination into reality?

Bike Bear is looking for a lead bear who can take charge of a team of creatives. In your capacity as an Art Director, you will determine which designer elements to use; articulate the vision to the team, review and approve copy, designs, social media campaigns and timelines, and determine how best to represent the Creative Director’s concept.

You need to be highly skilled in Adobe XD, Photoshop and Illustrator. After Effects and 3D animation is a bonus.

This highly talented bear will manage and coordinate all projects for the company while working closely with internal and external resources and managing all projects, overseeing from ideation to final delivery.

• Work on a wider range of items from Web design, Social Media, Branding and Campaigns.
• To conceptualize and create visuals that excite, explain, and entertain across social media, website and beyond.
• Min. 4 years experience in creative/design industry.
• Work closely together with all internal teams to conceptualize and develop
• Capacity to imagine, capture and express a brand’s essence/infographic design/brand story through unique design and styling
• To participate in project creative discussion and proposal and come up with actionable steps to achieve the project brief
• An energetic, self-motivated and detail-oriented person
• Ideate and lead the team towards digital objectives
• Manage the Creative team by guiding and motivating them with thought, ideas, and recommendations

• Photoshop, Illustrator & Adobe XD is a must
• A plus if you are skilled in AE, 3D skill & photoshoot skills
• Can think and design in 2D as well as 3D
• Time management proficiency. Reliably meet deadlines. Understanding where the rabbit holes are and avoiding going down them
• Must be a skilled communicator, capable of collaborating effectively with clients and team members

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Computer-Aided Design

Graphic Design

Project Management

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Job Description

Digital Symphony is driven by innovation and design, the ideal Art Director should be capable of advancing this vision through a mix of artistic, marketing and business expertise. He or she must be able to dissect objectives, develop creative briefs, provide artistic direction and oversee the entire creative process.

To effectively lead this symphony, you’ll establish standards for production, quality, and productivity; thus, ensuring timely delivery of creative deliverables without compromising artistic quality. You must identify with our organisation’s culture of continuous improvement, innovation and excellence. Knowledge of the digital space would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the art department by managing resources, hiring, training and mentoring the team.
• Guide, direct, and mentor both senior and junior designers to ensure their professional growth and alignment with the team's objectives.
• Establish standards for productions, quality, productivity and client servicing.
• Ensure the team adheres to the established processes, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, new tools, and develop new processes to support design operations.
• Collaborate with marketing, content and sales teams to ensure all creative deliverables are produced to the highest standards and quality in a timely fashion.
• Conceptualise campaign visions, harnessing original ideas for visual content, websites, social media and other marketing materials.
• Develop creative briefs based on concepts established during brainstorming sessions along with direction, schedules and expected deliverables.
• Analyse market trends, consumer needs, the competitive landscape, and track performance.
• Develop new approaches, styles and techniques for the team to implement that will resonate with the audience.

This job is for an Art Director who crafts creative concepts for pitches and projects. You might like this job because you'll inspire your team, work closely with clients, and shape visual styles that make ideas come to life!

• Produce creative concepts and deliver creative ideas across all platforms for briefs and new business pitches
• Establish art direction, style, and tone of digital concepts and/or communications
• Ensure materials are clear, concise, and persuasive to help bring the program strategy to life
• Ensure that project deliverables meet the needs of the client
• Work closely with the design and copywriting teams, internal account teams, and external clients to participate in all stages of the creative process, from brainstorming to conceptual development
• Manage production processes and archiving for projects
• Help communicate creative ideas in presentations to clients
• Inspire teammates and other agency associates with your creativity, personality, and work ethic
• Understand the concept behind creative work and how it achieves client and business goals
• Stay on top of trends through industry monitoring and outside resources (e.g., research bodies, academics, industry gurus)

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in English or a related major
• Excellent writing and editing skills with demonstrated experience in conceptual writing in marketing or advertising, web, product, brand messaging, and promotional copy
• Experience in an agency environment working with marketing, advertising, or PR campaigns, including TV, print, and social media preferred
• Ability to think strategically and conceptualize creatively
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
• Experience working on new business presentations and preparing creative themes and taglines
• Ability to work cross-functionally and with a fast-paced team
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to own projects, demonstrate good judgment when working with team members and client contacts, and take initiative
• Experience managing day-to-day changes at every level of detail

Overview

OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As part of The Brandtech Group, we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Art Director

What you will be doing:

As the Art Director, you will be the Creative Team Lead for the account. In this role, you will be responsible for taking projects from brief to completion, providing 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 exacting internal standards whilst positively influencing clients with your creative input.
• Develop a deep understanding of target audiences and the client’s marketing strategy to deliver high quality results.
• 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 of all we do.
• Oversee and manage the preparation of all finished artwork files that will comply with the correct output specifications.
• Stay up to date with the latest category & creative trends and consistently implement into our creative product.
• The types of work will include:
  • 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.)

• This role includes both video & basic motion / editing skills .
• A minimum of 8 years in design at / across top-level agencies.
• Excellent client engagement skills with the ability to proactively organize and influence clients and build
• Worked on at least 1 large-scale multi-national brands in the past.
• Previous experience with a Banking or Finance brand is optional but good to have.
• The ability to manage and filter workflow as well as organize and prioritize workloads to maximize productivity.
• Creative ability with strong Adobe CS (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 is a must.
• Understanding of how to integrate with a client-side team whilst maintaining a top tier agency service.
• Languages: Must be fully proficient in English.

Our values shape everything we do:

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be always learning and listening to understand

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

Company Description

At Magna Digital Agency, we don't just create campaigns—we forge industry leaders. We're next-generation artists and strategists who transform ambitious brands through end-to-end creative solutions: strategy, design, and production.

Based in PJ and operating with hybrid working arrangements, our award-winning team combines innovative thinking with meticulous craftsmanship to elevate businesses from ordinary to extraordinary. We deliver big-agency creative expertise proven through our work with industry-leading clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time Art Director role at Magna Digital Agency located in Petaling Jaya, with the flexibility of remote work. The Art Director will be responsible for overseeing creative projects, providing artistic direction, leading branding initiatives, and creating engaging graphics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or related field
• 5+ years of proven agency experience with art direction and creative leadership
• Strong portfolio showcasing work across digital and traditional media
• Expertise in branding and creative direction
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and motion graphics (After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Experience managing creative teams and presenting to clients
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple campaigns simultaneously
• Understanding of the Malaysian market and current digital marketing trends
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into creative solutions
• Proven agency experience and track record

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world's top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today's content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities.
Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.
WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
A Hybrid working model
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
What does an Art Director do at Hogarth?
As an Art Director, you will help curate and design content in the print, digital and social function - predominantly in the retail industry. You should have a strong understanding of print, digital and social space, the design and production requirements.

Requirements

• Design strong, effective design for high frequency, multi platform content
• Brand guardianship, ownership of the client's identity and brand voice
• Hands-on design, follow through to the production of the deliverables, with a deep understanding of the working processes

Essential Experience & Skills Required

• A minimum of 2-4 years working within Design role, ideally within advertising, design agencies or in-house creative team
• An ability to communicate with consumers via compelling, creative story telling
• Broad background in design and creative that spans across all mediums
• Strong craft and problem solving skills
• Presentation skills will be a good to have
• You should be an enthusiastic collaborator, and be open to other people's ideas. But at the same time, you need to show initiative and have accountability for the stories you're telling
• Have a keen understanding of local market creative and cultural nuances
• Strong communicator with excellent English skills

Our Hogarth Values:
Hands on
No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners.

Honesty
We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It's not always easy but it's always worth it.

Heart & Soul
We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond "good enough" ––because we care deeply about our craft, and we're always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.

Happy Family
Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.

Hungry
Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what's next. We never settle, and we never stop learning.

Inclusion and Impact
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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