Creative Manager

- Coordinate the daily operations of the Creative Team in Malaysia. - Cultivate a creative, diligent, and inclusive work environment. - Manage the team's capacity plan, track utilisation, and handle competing priorities to ensure resources are effectively deployed. - Work together with the regional Production and Operations team to clearly define new briefs and build solid working relationships with partners. - Assist Production and Operations by supplying resources. - Collaborate closely with Creative leadership to manage a list of external agencies and freelancers. - Efficiently plan, produce, and deliver content on time and within budget, while proactively addressing potential issues. - Schedule and manage resources for multiple projects concurrently. - Challenge existing methods and continually review technology to improve processes and pipelines. - Stay current with new tools, techniques, and practices in the industry. - Retain and improve a dedicated and efficient team that upholds the highest quality and standards. - Conduct regular one-to-ones, support career development, and ensure team wellbeing in a high-volume, multi-project environment. - Partner with talent acquisition and the Creative Director to interview, evaluate, acquire, and retain top talent. - Guide artists from various fields and set recruiting objectives for HR to ensure a balanced team. - Focus on guiding the team to encourage continuous development and offer both professional and personal support. - Outstanding verbal, visual, and written communication skills. - A well-balanced combination of expertise in business strategy, process management, and people management. - Ability to identify new business opportunities and lead internal business plans to achieve Creative and Malaysia objectives. - At least 5 years of experience in the Creative Design and Production Industry. - Considerable expertise in leading individuals with the capacity to form, arrange, and grow a team. - Proven ability to prioritize effectively when managing multiple projects. - Significant experience in scheduling and budgeting. - Strong communication and presentation abilities with the capacity to work alongside partners. - Understanding of hands-on creative and agile workflows (Marketing, Product UI/UX, and game UI/UX). - Demonstrates initiative, autonomy, and leadership of projects while involving the team. - Well-organized and able to maintain high standards under pressure. - Flexible and adaptable to fast-changing work environments while managing partner expectations. - Must hold a valid passport and be willing to travel regularly.