Job Description
The Senior Creative Specialist will be responsible for design and visual communication, translating briefs into compelling visuals with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite. The role requires strong conceptual thinking, balancing business objectives with creative execution. Responsibilities include production and art direction for photo and video shoots, managing creative teams, and ensuring quality across all visual assets. The specialist will also handle print production, collaborate with stakeholders, present creative ideas, and understand branding and marketing fundamentals. Additionally, the role involves mentoring junior designers and adapting to fast-paced environments with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Good To Have:
- Proficiency in Mandarin
- Familiarity with motion/video tools
- Experience with digital cameras and gear
- Knowledge of export settings
- Familiar with print production processes
- Experience working with external vendors
- Experience mentoring junior designers
Must Have:
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong foundation in design principles
- Ability to translate briefs into compelling visuals
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects
- Strong knowledge of design principles
- Strong project management skills
- Able to work independently within tight deadlines
- Good communication skills
- Proficiency in English and Bahasa
Job Responsibilities
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
- Strong foundation in design principles: typography, layout, composition, colour theory, and branding
- Ability to translate briefs into compelling visuals and conceptual directions
- Eye for detail and consistency across all visual assets
- Capable of turning abstract ideas or loose briefs into clear creative directions
- Able to balance business objectives with creative execution
- Has the experience in planning and leading photo and video shoots, from pre-production to post-production
- Ability to brief and manage photographers, videographers, stylists, and production crews
- Understanding of framing, lighting, scene composition, and storytelling in both stills and video
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro and other relevant motion/video tools
- Experience handling digital cameras(e.g. Sony, Canon, Panasonic)
- Understanding of framing, lighting, and audio capture
- Familiarity with basic gear: tripods, gimbals, lights, external mics
- Knowledge of export settings for different platforms (social, web, broadcast)
- Familiar with print production processes
- Understanding of materials, print specs, and final artwork requirements
- Experience working with external vendors and ensuring accurate production delivery
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to manage diverse personalities and difficult conversations with professionalism
- Experienced in managing stakeholder expectations and aligning teams toward a shared creative vision
- Able to present creative ideas clearly and confidently to both internal teams and external clients
- Good grasp of branding, marketing, and advertising fundamentals
- Able to understand business goals and adapt creative work to meet strategic needs
- Keeps up-to-date with creative trends, especially in digital, social, and commercial design
- Experience mentoring or guiding junior designers and freelancers
- Comfortable giving constructive feedback and reviewing creative work to maintain quality
- Able to work under pressure with urgent requests and shifting priorities
- Works with a strong sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability
- Quick to adapt and find solutions when dealing with last-minute changes or unclear briefs
Design & Visual Communication
Creative & Conceptual Thinking
Production & Art Direction
Print & Production Knowledge
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Business & Brand Understanding
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Pace, Adaptability & Ownership
Job Requirements
- Candidate must possess a Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design/Multimedia/Visual Communication or equivalent
- 5 to 8 years of professional experience in a graphic environment organization
- Design software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
- Proficiency in using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other relevant motion/video tools
- Strong knowledge of design principles, including typography, layout, colour theory, and visual art direction
- Strong project management skills
- Able to work independently within tight deadlines and can adapt well in a fast paced environment
- Good communication skills, discipline, hardworking, detail oriented, high dedication and care for the business
- Proficiency in English and Bahasa. Proficiency in Mandarin will be added advantage
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