The Junior Art Director is responsible for developing creative concepts and producing high-quality visual designs for clients’ integrated marketing and advertising campaigns. Working under the guidance of the Creative Director and in close collaboration with copywriters, account managers, and digital teams, this role turns client briefs into impactful visual solutions across digital, social media, print, OOH, and below-the-line channels for brands in Cambodia.

1.  Creative Concept & Ideation

• Develop creative concepts and visual ideas for campaigns across digital, social media, print, OOH, and brand activations.
• Collaborate with copywriters to translate client briefs and strategies into compelling big ideas.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh, culturally relevant ideas for the Cambodian market.
• Prepare mood boards, sketches, and visual references to present creative direction.

2.  Design & Visual Execution

• Design key visuals, social media content, digital banners, print materials, packaging, and POSM.
• Ensure all creative outputs align with client brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Work confidently with both Khmer and English typography to deliver balanced, high-quality layouts.
• Prepare final artwork and print-ready/production-ready files with accuracy and attention to detail.

3.  Campaign & Production Support

• Support the development of video, motion graphics, and photo shoot concepts, including storyboards and shot lists.
• Coordinate with photographers, videographers, printers, and production vendors to ensure quality execution.
• Attend shoots and production sessions to ensure visuals match the approved creative direction.
• Adapt master creative assets into multiple formats for platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Telegram.

4.  Client & Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Account Services, Strategy, and Digital teams to understand client needs and deliverables.
• Present design concepts internally and, when required, to clients with a clear creative rationale.
• Incorporate feedback from the Creative Director and clients efficiently and professionally.

5.  Quality, Timelines & Brand Consistency

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver work on time and on brief.
• Review own work and that of junior designers for errors, consistency, and visual quality.
• Maintain organized design files, asset libraries, and project archives.
• Follow agency creative processes, timelines, and approval workflows.

6.  Creative Growth & Mentoring

• Stay up to date with design, advertising, social media, and pop-culture trends locally and globally.
• Guide and support Graphic Designers and interns on daily design tasks.
• Contribute to agency credentials, award entries, and new business pitches.

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Multimedia, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Graphic Designer, Senior Designer, or Junior Art Director, preferably in an advertising or creative agency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, layout, typography, and campaign work (portfolio required with application).
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; knowledge of After Effects, Premiere Pro, or Figma is a plus.
• Solid understanding of design principles, color theory, composition, and Khmer/English typography.
• Good understanding of digital and social media platforms popular in Cambodia.
• Creative, detail-oriented, proactive, and open to feedback.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a team.
• Good command of Khmer and English (spoken and written).