Art Director

AB InBev Africa; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking an experienced Art Director to join their creative team in Randburg, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing original and compelling visual concepts for digital and integrated campaigns. With a focus on brand strategy, this role requires strong leadership and collaboration skills alongside a rich portfolio in digital work. Candidates should have 5–7 years of relevant experience and proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ proven experience as an Art Director in a digital or integrated agency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital-first and integrated campaign work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop original creative concepts in collaboration with Copywriters.
• Translate ideas into clear visual narratives.
• Lead and oversee high-quality visual execution.
• Interpret briefs with deep understanding of brand strategy.
• Manage and mentor junior designers.

Skills

Strong conceptual and visual thinking

Digital-first mindset

Ability to balance creativity with strategic objectives

Clear communicator

Collaborative leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant creative field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Key Purpose

The key purpose of this role is to be responsible for the conception, design, and delivery of compelling visual ideas across digital, social, and integrated platforms. Working closely with Copywriters and in support of the Creative Director, the Art Director plays a critical role in shaping ideas that are not only visually striking but strategically sound and culturally relevant.

This role requires a strong eye for craft, a deep understanding of digital-first thinking, and the ability to translate brand strategy into intuitive, beautifully executed creative work across web, mobile, social media, and beyond.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop strong, original creative concepts in close collaboration with Copywriters
• Translate ideas into clear visual narratives through storyboards, mock-ups, and design systems
• Lead and oversee high-quality visual execution across digital, social, and integrated campaigns
• Interpret briefs with a deep understanding of brand strategy, marketing objectives, and target audiences
• Take creative work from concept through to final execution, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Strategy, Digital, Production, and Business Support teams
• Guide, manage, and mentor junior designers, providing clear creative direction and constructive feedback
• Confidently present creative ideas and final work to internal stakeholders and clients
• Stay ahead of digital, design, and cultural trends, applying best practices to elevate creative output
• Ensure accurate time logging, proper asset management, and adherence to agency processes

Key Attributes & Competencies

• Strong conceptual and visual thinking with a refined eye for craft
• Digital-first mindset with deep understanding of social and integrated platforms
• Ability to balance creativity with strategic and commercial objectives
• Clear, confident communicator with strong presentation skills
• High attention to detail and quality
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire and develop others
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant creative field (e.g. Design, Visual Communication, Advertising)
• 5–7 years’ proven experience as an Art Director, preferably in a digital or integrated agency environment
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital-first and integrated campaign work
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (Adobe Creative Suite and related tools)
• Solid understanding of social media platforms and digital ecosystems
• Experience presenting work to senior stakeholders or clients

Additional Information

• Band: VII

SAB/AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.