Total 13 Director/C-Level communications engineer job vacancies in Art / Design / Entertainment category in Malaysia

Level: Director/Sr Principal Engr

We are looking for an experienced leader for high performance SOCs/MCUs, for the SOC Architecture organization working closely with business, product marketing, system architects, SOC design architects and designers, software architects and developers.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to 

• Drive Architecture that will define the SOC/MCU architecture and detailed technical specifications from product requirements provided by business and product marketing organizations.
• Define-Own-Deliver the chip implementation that meet KPI & product requirement, including the specification compliance – ensuring coverage from verification, validation, characterization and test. Then reviewing the outcomes to make sure the product is compliant.
• Experience leading advanced automotive high performance SOCs/vehicle computers/SDVs/MCUs highly desired.
• Drive paradigm shifts in SOC/MCU execution including team structures, tool usage, methods, processes for high quality tape-out.
• IP selection and make/buy decisions are a key factor for this role.
• Need to work with peers across the business to drive change throughout Renesas to have common methods that work across the whole organization in partnership and collaboration with stakeholders and influence the direction taken.
• Role will involve external stakeholder engagement such as: supplier management, technical conference participation, technical standards engagement/awareness.
• Involve training program definition and roll out, lessons learned proliferation and best practice sharing.

Level: Director/Sr Principal Engr

We are looking for an experienced leader for high performance SOCs/MCUs, for the SOC Architecture organization working closely with business, product marketing, system architects, SOC design architects and designers, software architects and developers.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to 

• Drive Architecture that will define the SOC/MCU architecture and detailed technical specifications from product requirements provided by business and product marketing organizations.
• Define-Own-Deliver the chip implementation that meet KPI & product requirement, including the specification compliance – ensuring coverage from verification, validation, characterization and test. Then reviewing the outcomes to make sure the product is compliant.
• Experience leading advanced automotive high performance SOCs/vehicle computers/SDVs/MCUs highly desired.
• Drive paradigm shifts in SOC/MCU execution including team structures, tool usage, methods, processes for high quality tape-out.
• IP selection and make/buy decisions are a key factor for this role.
• Need to work with peers across the business to drive change throughout Renesas to have common methods that work across the whole organization in partnership and collaboration with stakeholders and influence the direction taken.
• Role will involve external stakeholder engagement such as: supplier management, technical conference participation, technical standards engagement/awareness.
• Involve training program definition and roll out, lessons learned proliferation and best practice sharing.

ROLE
The Associate Creative Director is responsible for concept creation of advertising campaigns from traditional to experiential to digital. You lead and inspire the interpretation of client briefs into award winning creative concepts and ideas. The Associate Creative Director will need to be in touch with the latest cultural and digital trends. You provide guidance from ideation to production and will have to work well with teams, under pressure and tight deadlines. Craft should be of the highest priority, with the ability to bring to life creative concepts to their fullest potential. You are a partner to the business leadership and strategy functions, fronting client relationships.

EXPERIENCE
We are looking for a digitally minded, wickedly talented, conceptual creative with:
- Relevant experience working on regional/international campaigns
- International experience is ideal
- Proven track record with award winning ideas on an international level
- Media agnostic thinking and execution
- Strong communications skills
- Flawless presentation skills

SKILLS
The candidate must possess/be:
- An independent conceptual thinker with a strong flair for storytelling
- A leader fronting and motivating the junior teams on initiatives for new and existing clients
- Passion to drive, inspire and be able to challenge briefs
- Flawless presentation skills
- A digital native
- Comfortable with social platforms and content production

DEPARTMENT
As an integral member of the core Creative Department there is an expectation to contribute to the discipline, team and culture in a number of ways;
- Mentor, share knowledge, experience, offer guidance and expertise among junior members with the aim of growing talent and elevating the craft of the department
- Help contribute to and develop BBH IP and agency process when appropriate
- Contribute to creative and effectiveness awards at an international level
- Get involved with departmental initiatives such as learning and industry events

CLIENTS
Client responsibilities vary over time with a mix of retained relationships and project-based assignments.

The role and flat organisational structure at BBH provides an opportunity for you to bring your difference to a wide range of BBH brands, which include Samsung, UOB, Singapore Tourism Board, Nike and Income.

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A BLACK SHEEP
Excellence – You aim to be the best at what you do
Black Sheep – You favour the unorthodox, are highly independent-minded and bring a maverick quality to working because outcomes are all that matter
Restless – You are fast learning, agile, and adaptable to change. You bring a founder’s attitude to everything you do
Risky – You push to take bold leaps, even if that means you make mistakes along the way
Hungry – You are voraciously curious and never stop feeding your mind
Generous – You are giving your energy and ideas to continuously improve the work without your ego in the mix
Influential – You know how to build trusted relationships fast and get the best out of people

DIVERSITY
BBH is powered by difference and committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the recruitment and development of talent, so that everyone benefits from an equal opportunity. We challenge prejudice and discrimination inside our business, with our clients, how we select our partners and in our work so that everyone feels welcome and empowered.

Location: Singapore

Elliot James is a leading Interior Design Studio based in Singapore, Dubai and London. With a portfolio spanning across various industries and regions, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional design experiences that resonate with our clients' visions and values.

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Global Design and Communications Director to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design direction and communication strategies of our studio on a global scale. This role requires a combination of creative vision, strategic thinking, and effective leadership to drive our brand presence and design excellence to new heights.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design Leadership: Provide creative direction and strategic guidance to the design team to ensure the delivery of exceptional and innovative design solutions.
   Lead design ideation sessions, review design concepts, and provide constructive feedback to maintain design integrity and quality across projects.
   Stay abreast of emerging design trends, technologies, and materials to inspire and influence the design direction of the studio.
   
2. Global Communication Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of the studio globally.
   Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling brand narratives, marketing materials, and digital content that effectively communicate our design philosophy and portfolio of work.
   Establish and maintain relationships with key media outlets, industry influencers, and strategic partners to amplify our brand presence and secure press coverage.
   
3. Team Leadership and Development: Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to the design and communications team members to foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
   Set clear goals and performance metrics for team members, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide opportunities for professional growth and development.
   
4. Project Management and Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including sales, project management, and client services to ensure alignment between design vision, client expectations, and project deliverables.
   Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgetary and quality standards.
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in interior design, branding, marketing, or communications roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management position.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in design leadership, brand strategy, and communication across diverse mediums.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts effectively.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, fostering creativity and innovation, and driving results.
• Strategic thinker with a keen understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCad, Adobe Creative Suite) and project management tools.

Joining Elliot James offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of interior design on a global scale. If you are passionate about design excellence, strategic communication, and team leadership, we invite you to apply for this position and be part of our dynamic team.

Company Description

3-Sixty Brand Communications is a boutique advertising agency, servicing a variety of major clients from a myriad of industries. Here, you will have the opportunity to experience how campaigns are created and even participate in the creative process, from brief to conception to execution. You can also gain exposure to a wide variety of media, from film, digital to print, DMs to OOH, and more, while learning from highly experienced and awarded creatives. All in a fast-paced but fun environment.

Role Description

Art Directors are visual storytellers, working closely with their copywriter partners to create great campaigns. The Art Director have to possess fluent design skills. Strong understanding in graphic design fundamentals and able to come up with and create key visuals. Self motivated and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• more than 5 years in graphic design/ advertising
• Experience in branding and developing visual concepts
• Proficiency in Graphics and Graphic Design software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design, Advertising, or related field

ROLE

The Group Creative Director is responsible for leading and inspiring the interpretation of client briefs into award winning creative concepts and ideas. The Group Creative Director will need to be in touch with the latest cultural and digital trends. He/She provides guidance from ideation to production and will have to work well with teams, under pressure and tight deadlines. Craft should be of the highest priority, with the ability to bring to life creative concepts to their fullest potential. You are a partner to the business leadership and strategy functions, fronting client relationships.

EXPERIENCE

We are looking for digitally minded, wickedly talented, conceptual creative with:

- Relevant experience working on regional/international campaigns

- International experience is ideal

- Proven track record with award winning ideas on an international level

- Media agnostic thinking and execution

- Strong communications skills

- Flawless presentation skills

SKILLS

The candidate must possess/be:

1. An independent conceptual thinker with an exceptional flair for storytelling
2. A leader fronting and motivating teams on initiatives for new and existing clients
3. Passion to drive, inspire and be able to challenge briefs
4. Flawless presentation skills
5. A digital native
6. Comfortable with social platforms and content production
7. A knack for managing complex client structures and relationships

DEPARTMENT

As an integral member of the core Creative Department there is an expectation to contribute to the discipline, team and culture in a number of ways;

• Mentor, share knowledge, experience, offer guidance and expertise among all creatives with the aim of growing talent and elevating the craft of the department
• Help contribute to and develop BBH IP and agency process when appropriate
• Contribute to creative and effectiveness awards at an international level
• Get involved with departmental initiatives such as learning and industry events

CLIENTS

Client responsibilities vary over time with a mix of retained relationships and project-based assignments.

The role and flat organisational structure at BBH provides an opportunity for you to bring your difference to a wide range of BBH brands, which include Samsung, UOB, Singapore Tourism Board, Nike and Income.

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A BLACKSHEEP

• Excellence – You aim to be the best at what you do
• Black Sheep – You favour the unorthodox, are highly independent-minded and bring a maverick quality to working because outcomes are all that matter
• Restless – You are fast learning, agile, and adaptable to change. You bring a founder’s attitude to everything you do
• Risky – You push to take bold leaps, even if that means you make mistakes along the way
• Hungry – You are voraciously curious and never stop feeding your mind
• Generous – You are giving your energy and ideas to continuously improve the work without your ego in the mix
• Influential – You know how to build trusted relationships fast and get the best out of people

DIVERSITY

BBH is powered by difference and committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the recruitment and development of talent, so that everyone benefits from an equal opportunity. We challenge prejudice and discrimination inside our business, with our clients, how we select our partners and in our work so that everyone feels welcome and empowered.

OPENING DATE: 01/22/2024

CLOSING DATE: 02/05/2024 EXTENDED UNTIL 04/29/2024 12:00 Midnight

SALARY: $90,895.00 - $145,365.00 ANNUALLY

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

CLASS DEFINITION

Positions in the Operations Officer series contribute to the effective management of an organizational unit, e.g., section, division, or agency by supervising and/or managing staff, problem solving as an individual contributor, or project managing.

The City of Baltimore’s Department of Finance (DOF) is seeking its first-ever Communications Director. Reporting to the DOF Chief of Staff, the Communications Director will be responsible for overseeing all external communications and media requests for the Department and will serve as DOF’s official spokesperson. The Communications Director will create and manage all Department press releases, coordinate with the different DOF bureaus to respond to public inquiries, develop and recommend strategies to improve DOF’s public engagement, manage all Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) requests, and work with other Public Information Officers and communications officials in the mayor’s office and other city agencies.

SELECTION PROCESS:

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have and ten (10) years of progressively increasing responsibilities including four (4) years of supervisory experience is required. · Professional certifications may be required.

OR

NOTES EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration and management, including the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.

• Knowledge of methods and procedures for the collection or organization, interpretation, and presentation of information.

• Knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, budgeting, fiscal controls, and statistics.

• Knowledge of management practices and methods.

• Ability to adapt and apply the concepts and techniques of administrative analysis to the needs of specific projects.

• Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives.

• Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.

• Ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely.

• Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts and reports and statistical and budgetary statements.

• Ability to coordinate the activities of various organizational units.

• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.

• Ability to research and write complex narrative and statistical reports.

• Ability to speak and testify effectively before governmental and legal bodies and commissions, the media and community and business groups.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, community, and business groups.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of media relations strategies, public relations, communication techniques, and social media.

• Knowledge of a wide range of communications’ print and online practices including press releases, fact sheets, and newsletters.

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Ability to maintain records and write reports.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and peers.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates, who are under final consideration for appointment, will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. 

BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

Who We Are

At Initiative, we believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued.

Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and

maybe even a better world.

We make a promise to our people that we double down on seeing, celebrating & elevating all the

things that make you, uniquely you. And just as we do for our brands and clients, we connect our

people to the journeys that matter in building a meaningful career.

The Opportunity

The Senior Communications Design Director reports into the Chief Strategy Office and will be based out of our Singapore office.

• Develop regional media best practices based on industry case studies, established marketing

academia

• Facilitate and support data analysis and insight discovery and application for consumers using propriety tools across the region, as well as 3rd party data and research

• Drive the roll out of propriety tools and systems across APAC region, including inductions and training

• Accountable for the global and regional planning capability and adoption the markets,

• Identify new media partnerships and strategic opportunities from data integration to local

trends, partners and products to drive growth for client

• Partner with our econometrics leads to understand, interpret, and present back leading media

contributors to growth through our “Accelerator” programme

• Consolidate and review local Annual Media Investment plans and share with APAC

Marketing, highlighting any untapped opportunities, or by contrast, red flags, if any

• Have a clear view and understanding of market-by-market budgeting and the potential growth

impact of set budgets

• Conduct internal training

• Maintain strong relationships with key vendors

• Proactively keep track of changes in media tech landscape, identify implications and deploy

appropriate response actions

• In conjunction with the analytics and performance teams, set up consistent standards for

media metrics reporting, update in line with media platforms change.

• Lead QBRs/HBRs and other key client meetings

Join new business pitch teams, bringing Media Planning innovation to proposals

• Assist with existing clients occasionally with brainstorms, innovation sessions etc

• Represent Initiative in Industry functions/ events such as Panels, Round Tables, Awards

Juries

Qualities to succeed in this role

• Promote a positive, open working environment where opinions, views and ideas can be

shared.

• Astute listener and drive the right solutions.

• Play the agitator / driver with clients - push them to innovate rather than stagnate and professionally push back on clients when needed.

• Drive client confidence in your team across all areas of discipline - Strategy, Design,

Partnerships and SBUs

• Apply a client business lens to all areas of product.

• Deliver best in class work, not “just good enough” work.

• Keep leadership and team updated on client business/ developments and involve them in key client meetings.

• Partner with the discipline leaders (e.g., Strategy, Investment, Analytics) to provide team

members with well-rounded performance goals, evaluations and career paths.

Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. People with disabilities and all historically excluded or under-represented people are encouraged to apply.

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a HRIS Solution Architect/Chief Engineer to join a high performing Agile team in designing and deploying Workday at Veterans Affairs. Working as part of a dynamic team, the Solution Architect’s role will be to ensure Workday is configured in line with the customer’s needs and requirements to enable a great user experience for all users. This role will plan, design, set-up, implement, and work with others on system design, configuration and ongoing support.

This position requires the ability to obtain a National Agency Clearance and Inquiries (NACI) clearance.

**Contingent upon Award**

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the definition, configuration, development and delivery of a successful Workday HR solution.
• Lead the creation of solution architecture documentation including future state process, configuration dictionaries, etc.
• Build an in-depth understanding of the customer’s current and future business needs and the relationship of interdependent project work streams.
• Develop and maintain the necessary plans for solutioning workshops, business process definition, configuration, testing and training support - including key tasks, milestones, and deliverables – aligned with delivering the overall solution.
• Assist with the definition of system processes and standards.
• Facilitate conversations with the customer to gather and provide recommendations on target business requirements in line with the Workday capabilities and the functional roadmap.
• Map stated customer requirements to standard Workday business processes, forming the basis of subsequent process-based discussions.
• Develop plans for Workday configuration for requirements that cannot be accommodated by standard, out-of-the-box functionality.
• Work with the Technical Lead and the Integration Lead to drive execution of planned activities to ensure solutioning is delivered on-time and in line with interdependent project workstreams.
• Provide the information and documentation needed for change orders.
• Support the project issue and risk identification, troubleshooting, decision-making, mitigation, and escalation processes to ensure quick and effective problem resolution.
• Support the transfer of relevant Workday product knowledge to target customer resources.
• Participate in the VA’s authorization and approval process (ATO, ATC, MOU, & etc.) for solutions and services.
• Provide support for the maintenance of system interfaces.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or other related field and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years or prior relevant experience.
• 7+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• 5+ years of experience in solution architecture and data architecture, working with highly scalable systems.
• 2+ years of experience configuring Workday implementations, including the integration with strong knowledge of Agile development processes.
• Prior experience leading system engineering and/or solution architecture efforts at Veterans Affairs.
• Hands-on experience deploying cloud-based SaaS solutions (Azure and AWS)
• Ability to identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency with solution diagramming and modeling, process modeling, data modeling using various modeling tools.
• Experience documenting solution architectures using standard templates, and summarizing the architectures for non-technical users in PowerPoint and MS Word documents.
• Experience with DODAF Framework.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writing.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and frameworks
• Strong communication skills.
• Certifications: CSM, Scaled Agile Framework certification (SAFe Agilist or other), cloud certifications, Workday certifications (HCM).

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

We are looking for a creative Art Director who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and loves the challenge of discovering what makes consumers “click”. You will cooperate with a design-savvy team to devise an overall concept. The goal is to translate marketing and branding strategies into innovative and impressive campaigns that stimulate targeted audiences.

Responsibilities

• Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the copywriter
• Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs to visualize ideas
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience
• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
• Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions
• Present completed ideas to clients/team members
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices

• Proven working experience as Art Director
• Hands on experience with logo design, typography, color, web layout design, print production, image selection and package design
• Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills
• Relevant education or training

The Digital Art Director or Digital Designer is a digital-first thinker who is a subject matter expert in social media and highly intuitive storytelling on digital platforms, with a proven ability to use emerging technology to create disruptive and exciting creatives.

This role will focus on developing strong, concept-driven creative assets for social and digital platforms, creating cohesive and immersive storytelling. He/she must be a multi-faceted creative native with in-depth experience in creative conceptualization, art direction, expert knowledge of social and digital platforms, and the proven ability to apply digital-first design principles to the final creative output.

He/she must be a highly creative individual with extremely strong execution skills, the ability to work independently, must be responsible, proactive, flexible, driven, and a team player who embodies passion and a positive attitude.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ownership of all digital creative assets released, ensuring that creative solutions meet our clients’ creative and brand standards, support strategic brand priorities, and key business needs.
• Conceptualization and content creation across social and digital platforms, ensuring accurate visual expression of campaign launch strategy and brand representation: concept, art direction, pre-, production, and post-production of still and moving assets, infographics, web banners, on-model and product, motion graphics, animation, moving typographic treatments, etc.
• Short-form video content for social (eg TikTok / IG Reels): creating relevant, engaging, and on-brand short-form videos from start to finish that feels native to the platform; experience and comfortable with photo shoot and video shoot to create assets for the social platforms.
• Quality assurance in the design application and output of all creative assets in partnership with internal and/or external teams/vendors.
• Management of team workflows; ensuring that deliverables are on-time.
• Ownership of delivering exceptional creative work on time, and on budget.
• Knowledge and experience in basic HTML, design UI/UX for web and mobile applications is good to have but not critical.

Requirements

• At least 5 years related experience with minimum 1 years of that experience at an Art Director or Senior Digital Designer level at a creative agency with a focus on digital design and social media conceptualisation.
• A strong multi-disciplinary background in art direction, motion & animation, social platforms, and design.
• Fluent in existing and emerging social and digital platforms with the ability to execute using new technologies.
• Strong vision, skills, and comprehensive understanding of integrated storytelling.
• Strategic, big-picture thinker with the ability to produce highly conceptual work
• Demonstrates the skills to present creative concepts, find common-ground solutions, manage expectations, and execute ideas as aligned with cross-functional teammates or partners.
• Equally comfortable and able to provide effective oversight or be hands-on and execute projects independently.
• Consistently deliver high-quality work on time and with attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to be reactive, flexible, and resourceful under tight deadlines; thrive in a fast-paced environment; anticipate needs to quickly identify solutions.
• Highly organized, responsible, passionate, collaborative, energetic, positive, and a self-starter, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A desire to connect people, tell stories, and share experiences in new ways through interactive design.

If you have a cheerful and approachable disposition. Savvy and resourceful when it comes to solving problems. Reliable and most importantly, enjoys doing great work! We want you.

Kindly submit your job application to us directly. Alternatively, you may send your latest CV to talent@preciouscomms.com with your expected salary and interview availability for the week / following week. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Staffordshire is an innovative, ambitious and sustainable county with a proud heritage and bright hopes for the future – well positioned at the heart of the thriving West Midlands to create jobs, growth and prosperity for local people.

Much has been achieved in recent years – a better quality of life for local people, major programmes delivered to secure future growth and jobs, and substantial changes to how we operate, ensuring we can continue to deliver what local people need at a cost we can afford.

We are immensely proud of our county and of the work we do, and the way in which they are presented to our residents, colleagues and the wider world is vitally important to our continued success.

Our businesses and residents look to us to promote the county on a national and international stage and to act as a trusted voice in times of crisis and challenge.

As our new Assistant Director for Communications, you will offer creativity and advice around our branding and messaging, dealing with the here and now whilst also looking ahead to the future.

As well as managing our external communications, you will also take the lead on managing key messages for our workforce as we move into the next phase of our evolution as an organisation.

Whilst local government experience would be beneficial, we welcome applications from experienced communications professionals from any sector. Most important to us will be your ability to offer creativity and constructive challenge, and your commitment to building on the outstanding work our communications team currently do as you help lead up into the future.

For further information, visit Staffordshire County Council | (staffordshire-leaders.com) or contact our executive search partners Gatenby Sanderson: Duncan Collins (07586 705475) or Seb Lowe (07464 543442).

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Zoo Group:

We’re an advertising agency made up of an eclectic bunch of curious beasts, all with different interests, skills, and abilities. That curiosity that got us all in to this business in the first place, is also what drove us to leave the safety net of the big multinationals to strive for something better.

Something that we could have more of a say in.

Something that could implement all the good things we’ve learnt, and remove all of the bad.

Something that isn’t set in its ways, and is as flexible as what each client deserves every single day.

Something that can innovate and rapidly evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of the consumer of today, and the future.

That something is Zoo Group.

The Role:

We are looking for a junior – mid level Art Director who has a good eye in arts and design. As an Art Director in ZOO Group. You will be part of a nimble, tight-knit, and eclectic bunch of creative team, working on retail, government, education, and lifestyle accounts. You will also be tasked to conceptualise and create engaging ideas for pitches and other exciting accounts.

Requirements:

• Only Singaporeans/PR may apply.
• Possesses a Diploma or Degree in Design in Design/Advertising/Multimedia/Visual Communications or equivalent
• Keen sense of aesthetic design, colour and typography
• Have a strong design portfolio
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premier Pro
• Has basic Photography and Videography skills for creating social content
• Create and produce content/campaigns for social media (GIFs, Motion Graphics, Videos)
• Recommend, research, and develop imagery (e.g., photography, illustration) to support creative strategy and execution

Fresh grads are welcome to send in your portfolio!

Think you're a right fit for the role? Send us your updated resume to hello@zoogroup.com! We'd love to have a chat!