Creative Strategist

Our client is one of Malaysia’s most decorated independent agencies – an integrated powerhouse that has redefined what it means to be a full-service shop in Southeast Asia. With creative, media, PR, and data all living under one roof, they don’t just talk integration; they live it. The proof is in the trophy cabinet: over 470 awards in under a decade, back-to-back Agency of the Year titles, and a reputation as the go-to challenger agency for brands that want work that actually moves the needle.

This is a rare opportunity to join as a Creative Strategist-sitting at the intersection of insight, strategy, and creative thinking. You’ll be the connective tissue between data and ideas, translating real consumer and market intelligence into sharp strategic briefs that send the creative team in bold, purposeful directions. Expect to lead and contribute to two to three pitches a month, owning the process end-to-end from research and audience mapping through to the final deck presented to the client.

You’ll thrive here if you’re someone who gets genuinely excited about cracking a brief – someone who digs into tools like GWI and YouGov, finds the insight hiding in the numbers, and then builds a narrative around it that’s as compelling visually as it is strategically sound. Strong PowerPoint skills and a real eye for how a deck flows and feels are just as important as the thinking behind it. This agency works across industries and across disciplines, so breadth of curiosity matters more than a narrow specialism.

What makes this role stand out is the culture. Strategy here is not siloed – it works hand in glove with creative and account teams, with every piece of work ultimately signed off by senior leadership who care deeply about the quality of thinking. You’ll be stretched, you’ll be challenged, and you’ll be working on some of the most ambitious integrated briefs in the Malaysian market. Access to a wide suite of research tools, AI capabilities, and a team that genuinely invests in your growth makes this a genuine launchpad for a strategist who wants to level up fast.

If you’re naturally curious, love the messy process of turning insight into inspiration, and want to do your best strategic work alongside some of the sharpest minds in the industry – this is the role for you.

For a confidential chat or to discuss other Creative roles in Kuala Lumpur, please contact Amreen Rahman on +65 8123 7609.

CEI No: CEI-25-09-1219 / EA No: 07C3147

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