Art Director

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Profit sharing potential

Ongoing professional development

Creative work culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks an experienced Art Director to lead visual direction for projects in the arts and entertainment sector. You will guide designers and artists, translating strategic goals into compelling concepts that captivate audiences.

The role requires a refined design sensibility, proven leadership, and a track record managing complex creative initiatives from concept to delivery. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related creative field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in art direction or senior design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse projects in arts and entertainment.
• Proven leadership experience managing creative teams and projects.
• Expertise in design principles, typography, color theory, and visual communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the visual style and creative direction for all projects, ensuring brand consistency and impact.
• Lead and mentor a team of graphic designers, illustrators, and other creative professionals.
• Collaborate with marketing, production, and content teams to align visual concepts with project goals.
• Present creative concepts and final designs to stakeholders, communicating the vision and rationale.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient delivery of creative assets.

Skills

Art Direction

Leadership

Graphic Design

Typography

Branding

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an visionary and experienced Art Director to lead the visual direction for their projects in Sandton . This role is paramount in shaping the aesthetic and conceptual integrity of our creative output within the arts and entertainment sphere. You will guide a team of designers and artists, translating strategic objectives into compelling visual concepts that captivate audiences. The ideal candidate possesses a sophisticated design sensibility, strong leadership qualities, and a proven ability to manage complex creative projects from inception to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the visual style and creative direction for all projects, ensuring brand consistency and impact.
• Lead and mentor a team of graphic designers, illustrators, and other creative professionals.
• Collaborate with marketing, production, and content teams to align visual concepts with project goals.
• Present creative concepts and final designs to stakeholders, effectively communicating the vision and rationale.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient delivery of creative assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related creative field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in art direction or a senior design role, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse projects in the arts and entertainment industry .
• Proven leadership experience managing creative teams and projects.
• Expertise in design principles, typography, color theory, and visual communication.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software and a strong understanding of production processes.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for profit sharing.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunity to shape the creative vision for a leading arts and entertainment organization in Sandton .
• Access to ongoing professional development and creative training.
• A stimulating, collaborative, and innovative work culture.