Junior Digital Designer

Employment Type: Full-Time Freelance

Duration: 6 or 12 Months (Project-Based Contract)

Location: Remote | Occasional on-site meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, or Singapore. Requires availability for online reviews, design critiques, and collaborative sessions.

Reports To: Creative Director, Art Director, Senior Digital Designers

OVERVIEW

The Freelance Junior Digital Designer supports the development of digital creative output across websites, social media content, brand assets, and campaign executions. This role is suited for a designer who is building strong digital fundamentals and looking to grow in UI/UX, visual communication, and motion design within a structured agency environment.

You will work fully remotely and collaborate closely with Art Directors, Senior Designers, Creative Directors, Strategists, Developers, and Account teams to execute on-brand, well-crafted, and performance-aligned creative work while developing technical skill, creative judgment, and professional confidence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Digital Design Execution + Support

• Support the execution of digital design across websites, landing pages, social media assets, and campaign materials under the guidance of Art Directors and Senior Designers.
• Assist in translating creative direction and visual references set by Art Directors into clean, accurate design executions.
• Create UI/UX layouts in Figma by following established design systems, wireframes, and brand guidelines.
• Produce social media visuals, ad creatives, and digital assets with clear hierarchy and visual consistency.
• Support basic motion graphics or animations (e.g. simple After Effects or Lottie files) with direction from Art Directors or Motion Leads.
• Apply AI tools where appropriate to assist with ideation, visual exploration, or production efficiency.

2. Conceptual Thinking + Problem Solving

• Interpret briefs and creative directions with support from Art Directors, asking clarifying questions to ensure alignment before execution.
• Contribute ideas during brainstorms, reviews, and internal discussions when appropriate.
• Identify execution-level design issues early and flag them to Art Directors or Senior Designers.
• Apply digital-first thinking when refining layouts, typography, and visual systems.

3. Collaboration + Workflow

• Work closely with Art Directors and Senior Designers to iterate, refine, and elevate design work across projects.
• Prepare design files for internal reviews, client presentations, and developer handover following agency standards.
• Adhere to timelines, task scopes, and priorities set by the project lead or Art Director.
• Respond to feedback constructively and implement revisions with accuracy and attention to detail.

SKILLS + COMPETENCIES

4. Technical Skills

• Working proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator; After Effects is a plus).
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Figma for UI/UX layouts and simple prototyping.
• Foundational understanding of motion design principles; experience with Lottie is an advantage.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools (e.g. Firefly, Midjourney, RunwayML) is a plus.
• Understanding of responsive design principles and digital best practices.

5. Creative + Professional Competencies

• Strong foundational eye for layout, typography, colour, and composition.
• Able to follow creative direction while learning to develop independent judgment.
• Receptive to feedback and committed to improving craft through iteration.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and organised in a remote working environment.
• Comfortable working within established brand systems and creative frameworks.

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EXPERIENCE + BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS

• 1–3 years of experience in digital design, visual communication, or a related discipline.
• Portfolio demonstrating digital design work such as social media assets, websites, UI screens, or campaign visuals.
• Agency, studio, or internship experience preferred.
• Comfortable working remotely with structured communication and accountability.

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Why This Role Matters

The Junior Digital Designer is critical to maintaining quality, consistency, and momentum across day-to-day digital execution. While Art Directors set the creative vision, this role ensures that vision is translated accurately, efficiently, and consistently across all digital touchpoints.

In a remote, multi-project environment, this role anchors the creative workflow — ensuring ideas move from direction to delivery with clarity, discipline, and reliability. It is both a production engine today and a talent pipeline for future Art Directors.