Job Description

Senior Art Director
Location: TBWA South Africa | Work Hours: CAT with EST overlap required (10:30am - 6:30pm)
Reports to: SA Creative Director, with dotted-line to Atlanta-based CD
Work structure: Contracted by TBWA HL but deployed to BBDO Atlanta.
About Dobbino:
Dobbino an anagram for BBDO + Innovation, bringing together a team of multi-hyphenated creators developing interest led, platform first content at the speed and scale of culture. We are algorithm obsessed, collaborating with platforms and guiding brands through the ever-changing social shifts. Powered by technology from proprietary intelligent automation to industry leading AI partnerships.
Atlanta is our hub, a cultural mecca of emerging talent, coupled with offshore teams and our 16k strong global creator marketplace.
The Role:
As Senior Art Director, you'll push the boundaries of visual storytelling across every platform. You'll collaborate closely with Atlanta and South African teams, translating insights into scroll-stopping visuals and mentoring up-and-coming talent.
Responsibilities:

• Lead art direction for high-impact, multi-platform campaigns.
• Concept, design, and execute platform-first visuals across social and digital.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and producers to bring ideas to life.
• Stay plugged into design, social, and cultural trends--anticipating what comes next.
• Mentor junior creatives and nurture a spirit of experimentation and growth.
• Present work to clients and internal teams with clarity and confidence.

• 5+ years' experience in art direction for digital/social/advertising.
• Strong design capabilities.
• Portfolio packed with bold, original, digital-first work.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator; After Effects a plus).
• Deep knowledge of social content trends, formats, and best practices.
• Comfortable shooting and editing for social media.
• Strong collaboration, presentation, and mentorship skills.
• Agile, detail-oriented, and ready to thrive in a global, fast-moving team.
• Beauty categories experience a must.