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We are currently partnering with a Phnom Penh–based real estate and lifestyle development firm that designs and delivers community-focused residential, commercial, and urban living solutions aimed at addressing rapid urbanisation and enhancing quality of life, in their search for a Senior Designer & Art Director to be based in Cambodia.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the creative team by giving effective direction and ensuring work is produced on time, on brand and on brief, with best in class standards for both ULS and Factory projects.
- Ensure that projects are briefed accurately, with enough details and directions for the creative team to develop each material timely and with quality.
- Guide and motivate your team, giving them support and direction but also building their confidence to allow them to make the right decisions.
- Work closely with the Brand Manager and Brand Strategists to ensure an efficient use of the available resources, setting realistic and achievable milestones and deadlines.
- Meet regularly with the Creative Director to review final creative work.
- Work with the Marketing and Communications Manager to develop training programs for the team.
- Work closely with the Design team to propose and select the most relevant communication concepts for each specific project.
- Attend client meetings together with the Brand Manager and/or Brand Strategists, helping to present quality ideas and proposals that are relevant for the client’s needs.
- Always keep an eye on art and cultural trends and happenings that may inspire your team, the wider business and clients ensuring that the company’s reputation of being ahead of the curve is maintained.
- Incorporate user experience planning into the communications strategies and apply modern approaches to interaction design.
Key qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role;
- Demonstrable experience of leading a design team or managing junior creatives;
- Direct experience working with the Cambodian market and designing items that speak to them;
- Experience in the real estate / property development / architecture
industry not required but desirable.
- Proficient in the use of photography and design tools (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Capture One);
- Comfortable with sharing design files with others; ability to organize editorial files so that another Designer can pick up the work if you are not available;
- BA or equivalent in Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, Commercial Art or equivalent;
- Familiarity with design aspects and constraints of web layout, email campaigns, social media design etc.;
- Sound comprehension of content management systems, SEO and other non-design aspects of building websites;
- Experience using Figma, Adobe XD or similar software will be an asset;
- Strong knowledge of typography, photography, editorial layout, video production, motion design, and printing techniques;
- Broad understanding of marketing design and layout;
- Comfortable working in conceptual 3D designs (Vector, not CAD or 3D software);
- Ability to generate a reliable supply of original ideas and visual concepts;
- Abreast of industry, social and cultural trends;
Should you be interested to apply, kindly send your updated cv to adam.cheok@annexion-partners.com
Senior Designer & Art Director - Cambodia Based
| Location: | Phnom Penh |
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| Contact: | Adam Cheok |
| Reference: | 3278 |
| Posted: | about 6 hours ago |
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the creative team by giving effective direction and ensuring work is produced on time, on brand and on brief, with best in class standards for both ULS and Factory projects.
- Ensure that projects are briefed accurately, with enough details and directions for the creative team to develop each material timely and with quality.
- Guide and motivate your team, giving them support and direction but also building their confidence to allow them to make the right decisions.
- Work closely with the Brand Manager and Brand Strategists to ensure an efficient use of the available resources, setting realistic and achievable milestones and deadlines.
- Meet regularly with the Creative Director to review final creative work.
- Work with the Marketing and Communications Manager to develop training programs for the team.
- Work closely with the Design team to propose and select the most relevant communication concepts for each specific project.
- Attend client meetings together with the Brand Manager and/or Brand Strategists, helping to present quality ideas and proposals that are relevant for the client’s needs.
- Always keep an eye on art and cultural trends and happenings that may inspire your team, the wider business and clients ensuring that the company’s reputation of being ahead of the curve is maintained.
- Incorporate user experience planning into the communications strategies and apply modern approaches to interaction design.
Key qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role;
- Demonstrable experience of leading a design team or managing junior creatives;
- Direct experience working with the Cambodian market and designing items that speak to them;
- Experience in the real estate / property development / architecture
industry not required but desirable.
- Proficient in the use of photography and design tools (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Capture One);
- Comfortable with sharing design files with others; ability to organize editorial files so that another Designer can pick up the work if you are not available;
- BA or equivalent in Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, Commercial Art or equivalent;
- Familiarity with design aspects and constraints of web layout, email campaigns, social media design etc.;
- Sound comprehension of content management systems, SEO and other non-design aspects of building websites;
- Experience using Figma, Adobe XD or similar software will be an asset;
- Strong knowledge of typography, photography, editorial layout, video production, motion design, and printing techniques;
- Broad understanding of marketing design and layout;
- Comfortable working in conceptual 3D designs (Vector, not CAD or 3D software);
- Ability to generate a reliable supply of original ideas and visual concepts;
- Abreast of industry, social and cultural trends;
Should you be interested to apply, kindly send your updated cv to adam.cheok@annexion-partners.com