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Job Summary

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand what makes GREAT creative ideas.
• Work on projects from start-to-finish.
• Translate clientsxe2x80x99 marketing objectives into clear, compelling, brand-appropriate ideas.
• Produce creative concepts with a clear rationale to accompany the work.
• Demonstrate great layout principles and an eye for good aesthetic design and visual communication.
• Act as a brand guardian for the client following guidelines and tone of voice documents.
• Understand what makes GREAT creative ideas and execute accordingly.
• Participate in the development of creative materials, from concept to execution.
• Translate clientsxe2x80x99 marketing objectives into clear, compelling, brand-appropriate ideas.
• Ensure that all work meets or exceeds the quality standards of the agency.
• Undertake internal work for the business as and when itxe2x80x99s required.
• Mentoring of junior creatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Work closely with the wider client team and subject experts, to ensure consistency and accuracy across all messaging.
• Make proactive recommendations for the direction of client projects.
• Undertake research and develop an understanding of the client's target audience and competitor products.
• Have an appreciation for metrics and can make recommendations on how to measure the success of campaigns.
• Form close relationships with the team to source product information and product selling points.
• Create original ideas across a variety of channels to a high standard, meeting tight deadlines.
• Be able to work independently but also as a team with the other art directors.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Creating original, impactful and engaging work across categories that stands out from the crowd.
• The ability to conceptualise and execute concepts that motivates and sells.
• The ability to plan and work out strategies for high-profile projects.
• An excellent team player: collaborative and adept at building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Must work well under pressure and manage workloads and multiple projects effectively.
• Be self-motivated, proactive and collaborative, with a can-do attitude.
• Great layout principles and an eye for good aesthetic design and visual communication.
• Attention to detail.
• All-round organisational skills.
• Competent Mac user with relevant tech skills to be able to produce work electronically, and present online.

10+ YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• Conceptual through the line campaigns.
• Strong experience working with and presenting to clients.
• Expert understanding of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
• Client sensitivity: understanding problems from a client perspective.
• Time management: planning and executing work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Communication skills: ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing.
• Team and leadership skills: ability to work collaboratively and lead in presentations.
• Able to think strategically and ideate from a strategic brief.
• Multimedia skills will be a huge bonus.
• Illustration skills are always a bonus (but not mandatory).

PACKAGE & REMUNERATION:

• Will be agreed based on qualifications, applicable experience, and previous earnings.

SPECD (Pty) Ltd

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