Art Director

Z.O. Advertising; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Art Director to drive creative vision and lead a talented team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in creative leadership with a proven record of successful digital campaigns. Responsibilities include developing and overseeing creative direction, managing a team, and collaborating with other departments to achieve client objectives. This is a full-time position with a focus on innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in digital marketing.
• Proven track record of developing successful marketing campaigns.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a creative team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the creative vision for digital marketing campaigns.
• Mentor and guide a talented team of designers and animators.
• Brainstorm and develop original concepts for various digital platforms.
• Collaborate closely with account managers and marketing teams.
• Ensure brand consistency across all creative outputs.
• Present creative ideas and concepts to clients.
• Review and approve all creative assets for quality.

Skills

Apple Keynote

Graphic Design

Illustration

Photography

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital design

Maya

Web Design

Adobe Dreamweaver

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Overview

Sherbet Agency is a leading digital marketing agency that drives impactful and innovative campaigns for clients across a variety of industries. Were looking for a talented Art Director to join our team and help lead our creative vision to new heights. If youre a visionary who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves bringing ideas to life we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead Creative Direction: Develop and oversee the creative vision for all digital marketing campaigns ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand identity.
• Manage the Creative Team: Mentor and guide a talented team of designers and animators fostering collaboration and innovation. Assign tasks and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Concept Development: Brainstorm and develop original compelling concepts for various digital platforms including social media email marketing display ads and websites.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with account managers strategists and marketing teams to ensure campaigns meet client goals and deliver outstanding results.
• Maintain Brand Consistency: Uphold and ensure brand consistency across all creative outputs by developing and enforcing brand guidelines.
• Client Presentations: Present creative ideas and concepts to clients effectively communicating the rationale behind creative decisions. Handle feedback with professionalism and creativity.
• Quality Control: Review and approve all creative assets ensuring they meet high-quality standards and are optimized for different digital platforms.
• Trend Awareness: Stay on top of the latest trends in digital marketing design and technology to ensure our work remains innovative and relevant.

Key Skills

• Apple Keynote
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Photography
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Digital design
• Maya
• Web Design
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1