About the client
Our client is a GWP Expert headquartered in Malaysia where their purpose is to create excitement in the marketplace and inspire joy! As pioneers in Gift With Purchase (GWP) they transcend the ordinary curating unique experiences tailored to their clients promotional visions.
Their team a blend of creative minds operational maestros and marketing enthusiasts is the driving force behind our industry leadership. Join them in a workplace where innovation knows no bounds creativity is celebrated and every day is an opportunity to elevate together.
Job Summary
As the Team Lead for a dedicated Technical Design team reporting to the Creative Director this role is pivotal in ensuring the team achieves its goals.
Responsibilities include determining the technical art direction bridging concept designs with production requirements for accurate product realisation. The focus lies on supervising and aligning the teams vision drawing upon concept art and ideas to execute final artworks within designated timelines requirements and optimal resource utilisation.
A deep understanding of both creative and manufacturing processes is essential emphasising technical aspects and production requirements. Specialising in projects and managing larger scales of productivity the position is committed to enhancing team strength identifying areas for improvement and fostering individual development within the team while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead a compact team of technical designers in executing day-to-day operational tasks ensuring projects are completed successfully with high accuracy effectiveness and efficiency.
- Utilise a profound understanding of production and creative insights to align concepts with manufacturing planning.
- Implement effective tactical time management and strategies to meet deadlines proficiently managing projects and resources within the team or outsourcing tasks as needed.
- Receive or seeking inquiries and translate them into technical briefings or directions defining the appropriate methods and processes to meet manufacturing requirements for high-accuracy production output in product realisation.
- Serve as a prolific problem solver contributing both creatively and technically. Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot anticipate technical difficulties and delegate tasks to the respective designers or within the team.
- Source information for final designs such as materials color and finish or technical aspects and requirements for Technical Design.
- Review and verify drawings mockups and production samples to ensure alignment with client requirements costing and timelines as per production aspect and design development requirements.
- Use team achievements as a key performance indicator.
- Motivate and inspire team members fostering an environment that encourages positive communication and teamwork.
Additional
- Maintain close communication within inter-departmental teams to ensure cooperation in project execution. This includes collaboration and direct communication especially with procurement teams and vendors to ensure clarity and high accuracy in production outcomes.
- Implementing Innovative Solutions: Focus on leveraging technology to drive innovation within the companys creative processes and deliverables. Explore new tools techniques and approaches to enhance the quality and effectiveness of outputs.
- Providing Technical Expertise in the Long Term (to upscale / to upgrade): Emphasise offering technical guidance and consultancy to the organization ensuring the technical team has the necessary skills and resources to provide effective solutions for their projects.
- Analysing Workflow & Internal SOPs for Improvement: Analyse workflow and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency productivity and quality in the technical design process.
Skills Experience & Qualification
- 4 to 7 years of experience in related fields such as graphic design print & production creative agency or product design and development.
- Expertise in both graphic design and product design with proficiency in Artificial Intelligence considered a valuable bonus.
- Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design Product Design Art & Design or equivalent.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator Photoshop etc. or 3D development software and CAD for Product design.
- Demonstrates mentor-ability and well-developed leadership skills guiding and sharing technical knowledge with juniors.
- Strong project and people management abilities.
- Keen eye for the manufacturing process for professional design practice color material and finishing with an awareness of consumer preferences and demands.
- Practices critical thinking creativity innovation and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptable and versatile capable of handling various types of projects.
- Takes ownership and demonstrates high responsibility for projects and team members.
- Embraces a growth mindset staying cutting-edge continuously growing and timeless.
- Fosters good team spirit internally and collaborates effectively within inter-departments showcasing excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates leadership and hands-on skills in design and related work performances.
- Demonstrates the ability to create necessary documentation collect performance data and review team performance.
- Good command in English