Art Director

Hoorah Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoorah Group in Johannesburg leads an in-house creative studio where an Art Director guides visual direction for integrated campaigns across digital, social, print and experiential platforms.

You will mentor designers, collaborate with copywriters and strategists, and ensure timely delivery while upholding brand standards in financial services. The role offers a hybrid work model in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years' experience as an Art Director in advertising, creative or digital agency (or similar).
• Proven experience working on financial services brands or clients.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong visual storytelling and presentation abilities.
• Ability to lead and mentor designers in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual development and execution of integrated campaigns.
• Develop innovative concepts that align with brand strategy and business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Copywriters to create compelling, integrated creative ideas.
• Provide creative direction across digital, social, print, video, CRM and experiential campaigns.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines and maintains a high standard of design excellence.
• Present creative concepts and campaign ideas to internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide creative guidance to Designers and Junior Creatives where required.
• Work collaboratively with Creative Directors, Strategists and Account Managers throughout the creative process.
• Oversee projects from concept through to final execution, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in design and advertising.
• Ensure creative work complies with financial services regulations and brand requirements where applicable.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Visual storytelling

Presentation skills

Communication

Strong portfolio

Branding understanding

Campaign development

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly creative and conceptual Art Director to join a fast-paced, collaborative in-house creative studio. This role is ideal for an experienced Art Director with a strong background in financial services and the advertising, creative or digital agency environment (or similar).

You will be responsible for leading the visual direction of integrated campaigns, working closely with Copywriters, Designers, Creative Directors, Strategists and Account Managers to deliver exceptional creative work across multiple channels. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with outstanding design execution and a passion for creating impactful brand experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the visual development and execution of integrated creative campaigns.
• Develop innovative concepts that align with brand strategy and business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Copywriters to create compelling, integrated creative ideas.
• Provide creative direction across digital, social, print, video, CRM and experiential campaigns.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines and maintains a high standard of design excellence.
• Present creative concepts and campaign ideas to internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide creative guidance to Designers and Junior Creatives where required.
• Work collaboratively with Creative Directors, Strategists and Account Managers throughout the creative process.
• Oversee projects from concept through to final execution, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in design and advertising.
• Ensure creative work complies with financial services regulations and brand requirements where applicable.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience as an Art Director within an advertising, creative or digital agency (or similar environment).
• Essential: Proven experience working on financial services brands or clients.
• A strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and integrated campaign work across digital and traditional media.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign).
• Strong understanding of digital design, social media content, branding and campaign development.
• Excellent conceptual and visual storytelling skills.
• Strong presentation and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and passion for creative excellence.

Advantageous

• Experience leading integrated campaigns for regulated industries.
• Motion graphics knowledge or experience collaborating with animation teams.
• Understanding of UI/UX design principles.
• Experience working within an in-house agency or dedicated client studio.
• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design best practices.
• Creative leadership
• Visual storytelling
• Strategic thinking
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Why Join Us?

• Join a collaborative and innovative in-house creative studio.
• Work on integrated campaigns across digital, social, print and emerging platforms.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model based in Johannesburg.
• Collaborate with a talented multidisciplinary creative team.
• Be part of an environment that values creativity, innovation and continuous growth.