Job Description

Location: Bedfordview
Work model: Fully in-office
Salary: R25 000 - R35 000 CTC
Why you'd want to work here..
Medical aid contribution (+R1800 over and above CTC)
Overtime is paid
15 days annual leave (increases each year, up to 20 days)
Fast-paced, high-learning environment
Well-established agency with big-name retail clients
Solid experience in both BTL and digital
About our client..
Our client is a well-established, mid-sized agency with a strong focus on retail. Their portfolio includes a range of well-known South African brands, and their work spans BTL and digital campaigns. If you're hungry to grow, love fast-paced environments, and want to work on impactful campaigns that live in the real world, this is the place for you.
What the job involves..
Working closely with a copywriter to conceptualise and execute campaigns
Creating ideas that are both creatively excellent and strategically sound
Developing integrated campaigns that stretch across digital, social, video, print and OOH
Selling your ideas to clients confidently and clearly
Managing the rollout of creative work across multiple brand touchpoints
Overseeing and art directing shoots
Keeping visual identity consistent across channels
Mentoring and guiding junior designers
Staying up to date with creative trends and technologies
Reporting into the Creative Director
What you need to be considered..
4-5+ years' experience as an Art Director or Designer in a TTL or digital agency
A strong, well-presented portfolio of campaign and design work -- this is non-negotiable
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and multimedia tools
Experience designing for digital, social, mobile, print
Excellent grasp of typography, layout, and composition
Awareness of UX/UI principles and current design trends
Confident communication and presentation skills
Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple projects
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or similar
Collaborative mindset and a passion for making work that moves the needle
Bonus points if you..
Have experience art directing shoots
Are confident working directly with clients
Enjoy mentoring junior creatives

Skills Required