Lead Multimedia Designer

Responsibilities:

Team Management and Development

• Lead and mentor a team of multimedia designers, cultivating a collaborative, creative, and inclusive environment.

• Assign tasks based on team strengths, provide regular feedback through one-on-one sessions, and support ongoing professional development.

• Oversee workflows from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to creative standards.

• Manage team operations including SOP development, leave approvals, and participation in recruitment and onboarding.

• Serve as the key point of contact between the design team and other departments, ensuring cross-functional alignment.

Creative Strategy and Content Development

• Provide creative direction for multimedia campaigns that align with brand goals and client objectives.

• Lead ideation sessions and workshops to drive innovative thinking and visual storytelling.

• Analyze client briefs, market trends, and audience insights to translate strategic goals into creative solutions.

• Manage brand design execution for high-profile clients, ensuring visual consistency across all digital and offline channels.

• Guide research on brand identity, industry trends, and competitors to develop data-informed creative strategies.

Creative Direction

• Direct the design, illustration, editing, and animation of multimedia content that reflects brand tone and quality.

• Approve and review all creative output, maintaining consistency and excellence across assets and campaigns.

• Foster open communication with stakeholders to align creative output with project goals.

• Ensure multimedia assets meet optimal file specifications and follow best practices in format and compression.

Software Proficiency

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Canva, and other design tools.

• Leverage the latest design technologies and tools to create engaging multimedia content.

• Ensure the team remains up-to-date on software innovations and uses current tools to optimize project execution.

Pitches and Presentations

• Lead creative pitches and present strategic design solutions to clients and stakeholders.

• Develop presentation materials and articulate the rationale behind design decisions.

• Address complex client expectations with visually impactful, business-aligned creative concepts.

Industry Knowledge

• Stay informed on developments in advertising, marketing, digital media, and design trends.

• Participate in workshops, trainings, and cross-team knowledge sharing to improve creative operations and workflows.

• Encourage continuous learning and contribute to a culture of creative and professional growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Arts or a related field.

• Proven experience in Multimedia Design, with at least 5 years in a creative or design role.

• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work across different formats (static, motion, branding, digital assets, etc.)

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and familiar with Canva or similar tools.

• Proven ability to lead and mentor a creative team, manage workflows, and oversee end-to-end project delivery.

• Strong creative vision with experience in brand development, campaign ideation, and visual storytelling.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; confident in pitching ideas and presenting to clients.

• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and capable of handling multiple projects.

• Up to date with design trends, tools, and best practices