Design Lead (Swedish Speaking)

Our Company

InBold is a brand new strategic, 360º creative communications agency, built from a merger of Essencius and The Color Club. We've joined together to build outstanding narratives for brands and create stories that are truly worth sharing.

We develop brand and communication strategies, provide consultancy, master creativity, and carry out communication activities in the Nordics, Southeast Asia, and globally.

With more than 47 years of combined years in business, we are experienced in all aspects of brand marketing and deeply invested in developing and applying AI and digital tools to scale communication assets.

Our 130+ employees are story hunters, creators and facilitators who help brands and companies bring their stories to life and share them with exactly the right target groups.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Design Lead (Shift Lead) to spearhead our advertising projects. This individual will oversee a talented team of designers, ensuring high-quality, engaging ad designs that meet our clients' needs across different regions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of graphic designers in creating innovative and effective ads.
• Communicate directly with clients to understand their needs and ensure their expectations are met or exceeded.
• Develop and implement creative strategies and design solutions tailored to the medium.
• Oversee the entire design process, from concept development to final production.
• Mentor and provide guidance to all team members, fostering a culture of collaboration.
• Coordinate with sales and editorial teams to integrate ads seamlessly into layouts.
• Stay abreast of design trends and printing techniques.
• Ensure smooth collaboration and project delivery.
• Produce static print and digital ads for the customers.
• Quality assure the design, message, and content of the production.
• Maintain and, if necessary, develop our customers' ad and graphic profiles.
• Translate customer production material into selling campaigns by focusing on message, color, images, and layout.
• Proof and manage customer contact.
• Ensure ad productions are delivered according to deadlines and timeframes, and work proactively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Business, Marketing, Communications, or Management. A master's degree is a plus.
• Nice to have an extensive experience (5+ years) in related fields above as a leading role, with a strong focus on media and advertising.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and inspire a diverse design team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Swedish
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing market needs and client feedback.
• Basic copywriting skills.
• Experience with AI prompting for images and copy.
• Knowledge of marketing rules.
• Deep insight into consumers' culture and preferences is an advantage.
• Proficiency in image editing, image masking, ICC profiles, color management, and image resolution is an advantage.

Working Schedule

You will be working in shifts to engage with our clients around the world who operate in different time zones from ours. Shifts will be rotated weekly, and arranged by team leader:

• Morning shift: 7.00 AM - 3.00 PM
• Evening shift: 3.00 PM - 11.00 PM

Why should you join us?

• Social insurance, annual health check;
• Free daily meal in the pantry with colleagues;
• Pantry station for tea and coffee lovers;
• Happy Friday with fruits or snacks.
• Convenient office with a nice view near the metro station for your daily movement;
• Interesting activities such as team bonding, food day,...
• 14 days of annual leaves per year with one day extra per year, can be moved forward to end of July of the next year;
• Performance review every 6 months with promotion program and relevant trainings for your growth;
• Laptop, software and hardware to be provided.

Worth knowing:

• Report to Production Lead
• Probation period: 2 months
• Job level: Open for Shift Lead L4.1 to L4.2
• Employment type: Full-time
• Working Location: Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh city
• Working Schedule: Monday to Friday; occasional half-day Saturday for training or urgent tasks (not counted as overtime).

Hiring Process at InBold

1. Application Review

2. Online Interview with Talent Acquisition Executive and Communication Consultant

3. Online interview with Head of Production and Production Lead

4. Online interview with our Client side

5. Offer & Onboarding

Would you like to join us on our journey?

If you think that you would be a great fit for the role, please send us your CV and Portfolio to [email protected]

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