Art Director

Publicis Groupe Africa Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Africa in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Art Director to lead creative concepts across digital, print and multimedia. You will mentor designers, collaborate with copywriters and editors, and ensure brand standards are met while delivering high-impact work.

Reporting to the Creative Director, you will manage multiple projects, stay ahead of industry trends, and drive innovation within a fast-paced studio environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior art direction or similar creative leadership role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in digital, print, and multimedia design.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in creative tools and software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for innovation and staying current with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Creative collaboration: Work with the Creative Director to develop, execute and oversee creative concepts.
• Art Direction: Lead and inspire a team of designers and editors, ensuring brand consistency.
• Design Execution: Produce compelling designs and storyboards for digital, print, and multimedia.
• Project Management: Self-manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities.
• Innovation and Trends: Stay updated with industry trends and foster creativity within the team.
• Quality Assurance: Review feedback and ensure final products meet client expectations.

Skills

Senior art direction

Leadership

Communication

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Company Description

Within Publicis Groupe’s Intelligent Creativity business, we specialize in bringing creative ideas to life, and to consumers. By combining 100 years of craft excellence with 6,000 experts across 52 locations of the world’s biggest studio network, we leverage the industry’s richest data, through the power of agentic AI, to radically redefine content production with Intelligent Content. We intuitively deliver this through Marcel Make, the world’s first Intelligent Content agent. The result? Predictively performing content that unlocks business growth in unprecedented ways. No more guesswork. No more waste.

Company Description

Within Publicis Groupe’s Intelligent Creativity business, we specialize in bringing creative ideas to life, and to consumers. By combining 100 years of craft excellence with 6,000 experts across 52 locations of the world’s biggest studio network, we leverage the industry’s richest data, through the power of agentic AI, to radically redefine content production with Intelligent Content. We intuitively deliver this through Marcel Make, the world’s first Intelligent Content agent. The result? Predictively performing content that unlocks business growth in unprecedented ways. No more guesswork. No more waste.

Just content that works, working a lot harder.

Overview

Title: Art Director

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Reporting to: Creative Director

The role will collaborate closely with the Creative Director to conceptualize, execute, and oversee creative projects. This role is crucial in ensuring high-quality and cohesive deliverables that adhere to brand standards. The successful candidate will work with a talented team of designers and multimedia editors & writers, fostering a creative environment that emphasizes innovation and excellence in visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

CREATIVE COLLABORATION:

• Work in partnership with the Creative Director to develop, execute and oversee creative concepts.
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, editors and other team members to ensure cohesive and high-quality deliverables.

Art Direction

• Reporting to the Creative Director – you will lead and inspire a team of designers and editors in creating visually striking and brand-consistent material.
• Align with the Creative Director to oversee the visual development of creative assets, ensuring alignment with the client's & global lead agency’s vision/objectives.

Design Execution

• Produce compelling designs & storyboards for a variety of media, including digital, print, and multimedia.
• Ensure all creative work is executed on-brand and to the high standards expected by Publicis Production

Project Management

• Self-management across multiple projects, timelines, and priorities efficiently.
• Liaise with Creative Director to present ideas, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments on projects.

Innovation And Trends

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new techniques and ideas into projects.
• Encourage a culture of creativity and innovation within the team.

Quality Assurance

• Review, receive and implement feedback from Creative Director on projects, to maintain quality and consistency.
• Ensure final creative products meet client expectations and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior art direction or similar creative leadership role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in digital, print, and multimedia design.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in creative tools and software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for innovation and staying current with industry trends.

Skills

• This role requires a visionary thinker with the ability to inspire and lead creative teams while balancing client needs and brand objectives.
• The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creative excellence.
• Flexibility and adaptability are crucial, as the Art Director will navigate complex projects and dynamic market conditions.

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe Africa is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan. All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.