Senior Art Director

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a passionate Art Director with Advertising agency retail client experience, someone with a strong portfolio that showcases the skill set to capture promotional excitement and breakthrough designs for a national retail client. The successful applicant will be tasked to carry visual and conceptual skills from initial brief to final artwork.

Our ideal candidate must have a keen eye for little and big details, work extremely well under pressure with quick deadlines, high work volume and demanding pitches. We want someone who is resourceful, a self-starter and a conceptual thinker. If you are all of the above and then some, have great communication skills, exceptional lay-out skills; know a thing or two about Art Direction in an Agency environment and plays well with others



Responsibilities:



Working in a team under the leadership of a Group Head and Creative Director to conceptualize and execute campaigns based on both client and internal briefs.

Present work imaginatively and confidently to clients and senior creatives.

Be skilled in design and conceptualization.

Maintain exceptionally high standards for execution and attention to detail.

Collaborate and communicate well with the team and other departments.

Have an eternally positive disposition especially when the going gets rough



Leadership and mentorship qualities are a plus

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications



Relevant tertiary qualification

Experience

At least 2-4 years' experience as an art director in a large/integrated Advertising Agency



At least 2-4 years' previous experience in a high-volume environment

Desired skills

Demonstrated experience with social media design across various social media platforms

Strong skills in design software such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premier Pro non-negotiable

Experience in digital and experiential advertising advantageous

Strong interpersonal skills; a team player, persuasive negotiator, positive and innovative thinker

Maintain high standards for execution and attention to detail



Highly motivated and a high level of initiative; ability to work independently, in support of the agency's creative goals and the client's business objectives

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1434074
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned