Job Description

Company Description

Saatchi & Saatchi is the xe2x80x9cNothing is Impossiblexe2x80x9d agency, and one of the worldxe2x80x99s most iconic agency brands.

Wexe2x80x99re defined by Big Thinking, Creative Spirit and a Can-Do Culture.

Wexe2x80x99re part of Publicis Groupe, the worldxe2x80x99s 3rd largest communications network that is driving innovation across the world, and leading the change in the brave new world of advertising (Ad Agexe2x80x99s Network of the Year 2022).

Wexe2x80x99re looking for a creative superstar who will lead the charge and grow our business, making work that makes us (and them) famous!



Do you have a passion for great creative ideas? Ideas that arenxe2x80x99t bound into a single channel or discipline? Wexe2x80x99re looking for a MW Conceptual Art Director to join our Cape Town studio. Someone with the ability to create campaigns that consumers love and canxe2x80x99t wait to share. If youxe2x80x99re a high energy individual whoxe2x80x99s obsessed with culture and willing to work hard and play hard, then you might just be who we are looking for.

Scope of the role:

To conceptualize and execute creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate our clientsxe2x80x99 brand identities, positioning and messaging through all brand touchpoints; to be able to edit basic video and create motion graphics.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Conceptualize and execute outstanding creative work.
• Collaborate with other agency members/teams/divisions to develop creative concepts.
• Manage visual identity of brands.
• Ability to edit basic video and create motion graphics.
• Create high-quality print, editorial and digital layouts and oversee shoots.
• Ensure consistency and integration of art direction across all communication channels.
• Responsible for seeing the idea through the creative process to final sign off.
• Work according to the brief - understand the relevance of the target market.
• Develop your professional skills on a daily basis.
• Keep abreast of current trends within the Advertising industry.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Art Direction
• Minimum 4-5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience working as an Art Director in an Advertising Agency
• Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word / PowerPoint etc.)
• Strong experience using Adobe Creative Suite applications (After Effects / Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe XD)
• Experience in video editing and animation is essential
• Experience using InVision would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage key stakeholders
• Strong presentation skills (comfortable presenting internally and externally)
• Strong multi-tasking skills (able to work on multiple briefs at any given time)
• Strong time management skills

Additional Information

Personal Attributes

• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Ability to remain calm in a fast paced environment
• Self-starter
• Solution orientated
• Adaptable
• Resilient
• Assertive
• Accountable
• Creative "out of the box" thinking
• Meticulous with attention to detail
• Other:

• Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime if and when required)
• Willing and comfortable to work on alcohol brands

Candidates must please submit a concise CV and a link to an online portfolio.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Publicis Groupe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan. All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to all candidates from designated groups.

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