Lead Graphic Designer

Work location: Mandaluyong

Work type: Full-time

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Work setup: Remote (but must report onsite occasionally as per the client's request)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Qualifications:

• MUST HAVE a minimum of 3 years of experience in a multimedia design role, preferably as a Multimedia Designer or similar, with expertise in creating multimedia content across various platforms.
• MUST HAVE a background in managing a design team.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and editing software. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator) is non-negotiable.
• Knowledge in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Canva is a big plus.
• Proven experience in multimedia design, with demonstrated expertise in conceptualizing, designing, and producing multimedia content across various platforms and mediums.
• Strong understanding of branding, with a track record of maintaining consistency and delivering high-quality creative work under tight deadlines.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects for well-known brands simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of creative professionals to achieve excellence
• Knowledgeable in digital marketing, advertising, creative, and technology industries is preferred.
• Proficient in Google Suite softwares, especially Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
• Highly organized and can utilize digital collaboration tools like Google Drive and ClickUp.
• Exceptional interpersonal, pitch, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Open to constructive feedback and dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach and initiative

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php35, Php40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you amenable to work in a remote setup and with a day shift schedule?
• Are you amenable to RTO occasionally at Mandaluyong (more or less 3x a month) upon the client's request? The company will shoulder transportation expenses.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Team lead: 1 year (Required)
• Adobe Photoshop: 1 year (Required)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Required)
• Multimedia design: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote