Art Director

At INKA, we build ideas that move — across brands, mediums, and audiences.

From national-level campaigns to cultural initiatives, from strategic branding to immersive digital platforms, our work sits at the intersection of **design, communication, and impact**. We collaborate with leading organizations across sectors including **public infrastructure, urban development, sustainability, finance, education, and the arts** — helping them connect meaningfully with the people they serve.

We're looking for an **Art Director** who can see the big picture, shape compelling visual narratives, and elevate design into something purposeful, beautiful, and sharp.

As **Art Director**, you’ll take the creative lead on brand and visual projects — from **identity design and publication layouts** to **website visuals, video/motion content, and campaign direction**. You’ll guide a team of designers and collaborators to bring big ideas to life, while ensuring craft, concept, and client goals are aligned every step of the way. You know how to work beautifully — and you know how to make it work.

**The Role**
- Lead the **visual concepting and execution** of creative work across print, digital, and experiential platforms
- Translate briefs into **strong visual narratives**, moodboards, and high-impact presentations
- Build and maintain **visual consistency** across touchpoints in large-scale branding and publication projects
- Oversee junior/mid-level designers with thoughtful critique, feedback, and mentoring
- Maintain high standards of aesthetics, layout, typography, colour and storytelling
- Present ideas confidently to internal teams and clients — and defend good creative
- Manage and prioritise multiple project timelines, feedback rounds, and team needs

You'll be reporting to the Creative Director.

**Our Work Touchpoints**
- Corporate & public **brand identity systems**:

- Multi-format **publications** (annual reports, editorial, cultural)
- End-to-end **website and UI/UX design**:

- National or niche **brand & event campaigns**:

- **Motion & animation design direction**:

- Creative support for **exhibitions, wayfinding, and environmental graphics**

**You Should Have**
- Minimum 6 years experience in branding, editorial, or creative agency environments
- Strong portfolio across print and digital (brand identity, layout systems, campaign visuals)
- Solid command of typography, grid systems, composition, and colour
- Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (esp. InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Comfortable with Figma, presentation design, and overseeing creative production
- Hands-on, solutions-driven approach to creative challenges
- A sharp visual instinct, with the ability to connect **design and business objectives**:

- Experience leading design teams and mentoring creatives
- Strong communication and presentation skills (visually and verbally)

**What You Bring to INKA**
- A sharp creative eye and a grounded sense of **commercial design**:

- Natural visual leadership — you inspire by doing
- A commitment to quality, but also know how to **work smart and adapt**:

- Calm under pressure and thrives on collaboration

**Bonus Points**
- Experience with motion or video projects (storyboarding, art direction)
- UI/UX design understanding or basic prototyping
- Familiarity working with public sector, GLCs, or NGO clients
- Multilingual or familiar with local cultures and government tone
- Interested in sustainability, culture, or heritage-based design

**What You’ll Get at INKA**
- Ownership of high-impact, multi-disciplinary creative projects
- A collaborative environment that values both process and polish
- Opportunities to work with major national brands and legacy institutions
- Personal creative growth and mentorship within the team
- Competitive salary with annual reviews and incentives
- Paid leave, public holidays, and creative time-off policies

**To Apply**(optional)

Subject: Art Director - [Your Name]

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM5,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Professional development
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person