Senior / Art Director (Freelance)

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We’re looking for a highly creative, passionate and detail-oriented senior art director with over 8 years experience working part of a design studio or creative team.

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What you will do: 

• Conceptualise and design for a variety of audiences, brands, and industries, with the ability to move from one client to another without an issue

• Produce creatives in a variety of formats and channels including static and animated content such as: key visuals, illustrations, motion graphics, web design

• Design for a variety of communications touch points including print, social media, digital, OOH, media drops and experiential design

• Participate in group brainstorms and working sessions

• Strategise, manage and execute the visual style of campaigns from art direction, styling, storyboarding, photo shooting and editing

• Support new business by playing an active role in proposal development and pitch presentations

• Coach and support the growth of our junior and mid-weight designers

 

Required skills:

• Possess a deep understanding of layout, typography, photography and art direction

• Confidence to lead the entire creative process of a project or campaign from ideation to execution

• Able to help guide strategy and ideation holistically including conceptual development, design and copy

• Experience in working collaboratively with account management teams, creative directors, photographers, designers and other vendors/ collaborators in bringing ideas to life

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines, often while working independently

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with focus on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe XD is a plus

• Ability to express ideas clearly and confidently

• Strong desire to define the look and feel of what is next in creativity and design and an interest in the latest design trends, technology and social media

 

Personal attributes: 

• Ability to take the lead, set art direction and execute when needed

• Ability to manage time effectively and establish priorities while maintaining a level of flexibility in light of concurrent feedback

• A motivated self-starter, with strong attention to detail and consistent in your approach and execution no matter the size of the project

• Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to develop your skills and perspective

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At the AKA Studio, you will be working alongside a team of individuals who are collaborative and dedicated to delivering exceptional work for exciting brands. We are passionate about people and foster a culture of inspiring creativity.

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While this is a freelance opportunity, there is opportunity for full-time conversion.

 

Please send your portfolio to hireme@aka-asia.com.​

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Senior Designer

 

We’re looking for a highly creative, passionate and detail-oriented senior designer with over 3 years experience working part of a design studio or creative team.

 

What you will do:

• Conceptualise and design for a variety of audiences, brands, and industries, with the ability to move from one client to another

• Produce creatives in a variety of formats and channels including static and animated content such as: key visuals, infographics and motion graphics

• Design for a variety of communications touch points including print, digital, OOH, and experiential design

• Ideate, film and create short form content for social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram

• Participate in group brainstorms and working sessions

• Execute the visual style of campaigns from art direction, styling and storyboarding

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Required skills:

• Possess a deep understanding of layout, typography and art direction

• Confident to execute the entire creative process of a project or campaign from ideation to execution

• Able to articulate ideas clearly and confidently, including conceptual development and design thinking

• Experience in working collaboratively with account management teams, creative directors, photographers, designers and other vendors/ collaborators in bringing ideas to life

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines, while working independently

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with focus on Photoshop, Illustrator.

• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign is a plus.

• Strong desire to define the look and feel of what is next in creativity and design and an interest in the latest design trends, technology and social media

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Personal attributes:

• Ability to manage time effectively and establish priorities while maintaining a level of flexibility in light of concurrent feedback

• A motivated self-starter, with strong attention to detail and consistent in your approach and execution

• Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to develop your skills and perspective

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At the AKA Studio, you will be working alongside a team of individuals who are collaborative and dedicated to delivering exceptional work for exciting brands. We are passionate about people and foster a culture of inspiring creativity.​

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Please send your portfolio to hireme@aka-asia.com.

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Account Director

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Account Director with a strong focus on corporate and consumer storytelling and media relations to join our talented team. If you are a passionate communicator with a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply.

 

About the role: 

As an Account Director at AKA Asia, you will play a pivotal role in leading client accounts, developing and executing strategic communications plans, and building strong relationships with media and key stakeholders. You will be responsible for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences, securing high-impact media coverage, and providing strategic counsel to clients across diverse industries. This role requires a deep understanding of the media landscape, excellent writing and communication skills, and a passion for storytelling.  You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with our in-house design and production teams to bring client campaigns to life across multiple channels.

 

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Counsel: Provide strategic communications counsel to clients, understanding their business objectives and developing tailored communication strategies to achieve their goals.

• Storytelling & Content Development: Develop compelling narratives and content across various platforms, including press releases, media kits, website content, social media posts, and thought leadership pieces.  Focus on crafting stories that resonate with both corporate and consumer audiences.  Collaborate with the creative team to develop integrated campaigns.

• Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and other media contacts.  Proactively pitch stories, secure media coverage, and manage media inquiries.  Demonstrate a strong understanding of different media outlets and their audiences.

• Client Management: Lead client accounts, managing day-to-day communication, providing regular updates, and ensuring client satisfaction.  Develop and manage project budgets and timelines.

• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior team members, providing support and development opportunities.  Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

• New Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to the growth of the agency.  Participate in proposal development and presentations.

• Market Research & Analysis: Stay up-to-date on industry trends, media landscape changes, and competitor activities.  Conduct research to inform communication strategies and identify opportunities for clients.

• Reporting & Analysis: Track and measure the effectiveness of communication campaigns, providing regular reports and analysis to clients.  Use data to refine strategies and demonstrate ROI.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in communications, with a strong focus on corporate and consumer storytelling and media relations.

• Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication campaigns.

• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

• Strong media relations skills and established relationships with journalists.

• Deep understanding of the media landscape and digital communication channels.

• Experience managing client relationships and budgets.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

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Please send your resume to iwantin@aka-asia.com.

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Communications Intern

 

Contribute to day-to-day account implementation, supporting other team members in ensuring the efficient delivery of the communications plan.  The role will see you supporting with account, media and influencer management as well AS contributing to shoots, events and new business pitches. There will be opportunities to flex your creative writing skills for a range of assets and mediums, from press releases to video scripts and social media posts. 

 

What you'll do:

• Client handling 

  • Attend client meetings, draft agendas and contact reports 

  • Keep up-to-date record of forthcoming editorial coverage  

  • Support with compiling monthly or project reports 

  • Proactively put forward suggestions/ideas to account teams  

• Media monitoring 

  • Daily media monitoring 

  • Proactively monitor and flag trends or coverage from clients’ competitors, market, or industry 

• Media and influencer management 

  • Build media/influencer relations skills and pitch stories/partnerships  

  • Update and manage media/influencer databases 

• Copywriting 

  • Research and write press releases and marketing copy i.e. newsletters, advertorials, social media copy 

• Shoots and events 

  • Attend and support at video and/or photoshoots 

  • Support with event coordination including liaising and negotiating with suppliers, assembling media packs, arranging logistics and team diaries, whilst keeping teams and clients up to date 

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Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).   

• Familiarity with social media platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X / Twitter, LinkedIn).   

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn!

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Please send your resume to iwantin@aka-asia.com.