Creative Media Specialist

Collaborate with a dynamic team, gain hands-on experience, and bring your imaginative ideas to life. For this position, you will be primarily working in our digital marketing brand, shakalakaa (https://shakalakaa.my).

Job Overview

Working Days: Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays

Working Hours: Flexible on remote days, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on physical days

Working Location (if required to be in office): Cheras Business Centre, Kuala Lumpur

• Conceptualize and design eye-catching social media graphics, including posts, banners, videos and ads, to effectively convey brand messages and engage the target audience.
• Collaborate with colleagues of the Social Media Team to develop visually appealing and on-brand content for various social media platforms.
• Initiate contact, communicate, and continuously follow up with clients on content direction, content strategies, and content requirements for their brands.
• Create and adapt designs and videos for different formats and platforms, optimizing visuals for mobile and desktop viewing.
• Stay up to date with design and video editing trends, social media best practices, and emerging platforms to continually innovate and enhance content strategy.
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of social media content, ensuring timely and relevant delivery of visuals in alignment with campaigns and promotions.
• Source and manipulate high-quality images, illustrations, and other visual elements to enhance the overall impact of social media content.
• Support in storyboard planning and conceptualization, video editing and motion graphics creation for dynamic and engaging social media content.
• Support in photography and videography for social media content.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas to evolve social media presence and user engagement.
• Monitor and analyse the performance of social media content, using insights to iterate and optimize future design strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain a cohesive brand identity and storytelling across all social media channels.
• Provide support and guidance to interns involved in design, photography, videography, or any creative-related activities.

• Work on a diverse range of projects across various industries.
• Cross-industry experience that enhances your adaptability and broadens your skill set.
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects overseas (Singapore and Australia), broadening your perspective and skillset. All travel-related costs will be fully borne by the company.
• Work in a dynamic environment that values creativity and innovation. Your ideas and input towards success of social media strategies will be encouraged and celebrated.
• Build a professional network by interacting with clients, industry professionals and influencers.
• Create a robust portfolio showcasing your creative work with reputable brands and businesses.
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work for focused tasks and personal needs, while benefiting from in-office collaboration and team connection.
• Receive recognition and rewards for outstanding performance with monthly performance bonuses.
• Monthly transport and medical allowance.
• Paid, medical and birthday leaves entitlement.
• Benefit from opportunities for career growth, with the potential to move into senior or leadership roles.
• Knowledge, skills and hands-on experience on photography and videography are required.
• Knowledge, skills and hands-on experience on photo editing and video editing are required. Knowledge and skills on graphics design, as well as the use of Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop are added advantages.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with no relevant working experience are welcome. Hands-on experience on social media management, specifically on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Xiaohongshu, or any creative-related industries is an added advantage.
• Minimum SPM holder. Graduates in Arts, Creative, Graphics Design, or Media disciplines have an added advantage.
• Creativity and a keen eye for design.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with a cross-functional team.
• Able to consistently meet deadlines, multi-tasking and problem-solving with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferably to be able to travel to other states, including overseas (Singapore and Australia).
• Proficient in both spoken and written English AND Mandarin. Malay is an added advantage.
• Able to start work immediately or with short notice is preferrable.