Job Description

Graphic Designer (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

OUR CLIENT IS OPEN TO APPLICANTS FROM OVERSEAS

Our client is a dynamic, fast moving organization that specializes in providing services for trading in the financial markets. With 1000+ employees, they have grown fast since their formation in 2008.

They are seeking a smart, inspired, and strategic Graphic Designer. This visual storyteller will be working on developing online educational material with a singular mission -- advancing our client's position as an industry leader in trading services. This qualified individual will create graphics for educational purposes that can be published on different platforms while collaborating with international and in-house experts. The graphic designer will conceive, develop, and execute graphics for informational purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and create enticing assets for educational videos deliverables (corporate standard videos for eLearning, etc.).

• Execute graphic design tasks such as banners, infographics, logos and any related visual materials.

• Create cover designs for Articles and insights

• Create digital editorial designs for eBooks and outlooks for monthly, quarterly and annual content.

• Collaborate closely with the training team and other internal departments to help facilitate the creation of multimedia educational content.

• Design courses/presentation templates for the training team

• Prepare design plan, concept and layout for motion graphic and video projects.

• Create models, assets, drawings and illustrations by hand or electronically according to our client's concepts.

• Work with creative teams to understand project scope and objectives.

• Work with internal and external editors, producers and other designers to complete projects.

• Edit images and photos, add effects/elements to enhance graphics.

• Research and analyze best design techniques and solutions to create graphic assets.

• Assist in designing and creating storyboards

• Ability to demonstrate basic UX principles via the web, app, or wireframe samples.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas.

• Maintain and follow best practices for versioning control, naming convention and organization of graphic files.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about the latest graphic design techniques.

• Ensure compliance with company guidelines and design standards.

• Strong understanding of colour theory, typography, and design principles.

• Undergraduate degree in Digital Media Production or equivalent with formal training in art and graphic design.

• Must have experience in graphic and editorial designs.

• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and any other related production/multimedia tools; Microsoft Office).

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience required in graphic design.

• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and high level of administrative skills.

• Creative thinking skills and ability to address issues proactively.

• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

• Ability to organize, multitask and meet very distinct deadlines while expressing a high degree of creativity.

• Ability to consistently exercise discretion and judgment in creative endeavors.

• Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds; possess strong coaching skills and high attention to detail.

• Ability to accommodate various interpersonal and communication styles.

• Inspired aesthetic and robust samples of smart conceptually led work

• Commanding presentation skills to show your work and sell it

• Hunger for what's next and new

• Great attitude | How we get the work done is as important as the work we do; positivity and a can-do attitude required

• Well versed in visual trends and digital media best practices