Job Description

Location: Cape Town (Woodstock)
Work model: Hybrid - 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
Salary: R45k-R52k CTC
Why you'd want to work here..
Work at one of South Africa's most highly regarded independent agencies with over 20 years of creative excellence
Join a collaborative, kind, and ambitious team that values ideas and people over ego
Opportunity to work on big, through-the-line campaigns across multiple platforms
Great work-life balance with a high-performing but respectful culture
Earn performance bonuses on top of your salary
About our client..
Our client is a multi-award-winning, mid-to-large integrated creative agency with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. They're known for producing standout work across traditional and digital platforms, and for creating an environment where good people thrive. They're now looking for a traditional, integrated Art Director who can bring big ideas to life, craft them beautifully, and push creative boundaries while keeping client objectives at heart.
What the job involves..
Working on through-the-line campaigns - from TV and print to social and digital
Developing innovative concepts and executing them across multiple platforms
Leading the craft and design of ideas, ensuring top-notch creative output
Collaborating with copywriters, strategists, designers, and account teams
Participating in photoshoots, overseeing execution, and working with suppliers to elevate creative output
Managing multiple projects and deadlines with precision
Presenting ideas internally and to clients with confidence and clarity
Actively contributing to pitches and new business wins
Driving creative innovation within the team
What you need to be considered..
Strong conceptual and design skills with proven experience as an Art Director in an agency environment
A portfolio that shows through-the-line campaigns, with strong craft in both traditional and digital media (portfolio link required - no portfolio, no response)
Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; After Effects a bonus)
Confident presentation and communication skills
Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Solution-driven, accountable, and meticulous attention to detail
Curious, imaginative and passionate about advertising in all its forms
Bonus points if you..
Have experience with large-scale retail or FMCG campaigns
Are confident leading shoots with multiple models or complex setups
Bring fresh, innovative thinking to traditional channels

Skills Required