Job Description

Location: Johannesburg (Bryanston)
Work model: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Salary: R55 000-R70 000 CTC
Why you'd want to work here
18 days leave
Performance-based bonus
Multi-award-winning, fully integrated agency
Ranked among the top independent agencies in South Africa
Idea meritocracy - the best ideas win, not the loudest voices
Genuinely kind, high-performing people with zero ego
A respectful approach to work-life balance
Over 20 years strong and in an exciting creative chapter
About our client
Our client is a mid-to-large, fully integrated agency with over two decades of creative excellence behind them. They're multi-award winners (locally and internationally) and consistently ranked among South Africa's top independent agencies.
They've built a culture around high standards, mutual respect and the belief that great ideas can come from anywhere. It's a space where talented people do their best work -- without ego, politics or unnecessary drama.
What the job involves
Developing strong, original conceptual ideas across campaigns, platforms and content
Translating complex subject matter (especially within financial services) into clear, engaging visual storytelling
Ensuring ideas balance creativity with regulatory and brand governance requirements
Partnering closely with strategy, client service and production teams
Presenting and articulating ideas confidently to internal teams and clients
Maintaining exceptional craft across design, layout, typography and overall visual thinking
Bringing consistency, polish and clarity to every touchpoint
What you need to be considered
5 years+ experience as a conceptual Art Director
Proven experience working within financial services
A strong portfolio that demonstrates conceptual depth across multiple brands and industries
Evidence of both big campaign thinking and considered executional craft
The ability to simplify complexity without losing meaning
Confidence presenting and defending creative thinking
Professional, detail-oriented and collaborative approach
A portfolio link is essential -- we're looking for conceptual campaigns, integrated work and examples that show how you've brought clarity to complex briefs
Bonus points if you
Thrive in an ideas-led, high-performance environment
Enjoy solving complex creative challenges
Are curious, collaborative and not precious about your work
Love the intersection of craft and conceptual thinking

Skills Required