Art Director

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role

Professional development

Creative projects

Supportive culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead the visual development for Arts & Entertainment projects in Paarl. This senior role demands a strong aesthetic sense, leadership, and expertise in visual storytelling across media.

You will oversee design direction, mentor designers, collaborate with creative directors and producers, and ensure output aligns with brand identity and project goals in the Paarl area.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Art Director or Senior Designer in Arts & Entertainment.
• Strong portfolio across media showing creative vision and execution.
• Proficiency in design software and visual principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and guide the overall visual style and aesthetic for projects.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers and artists.
• Collaborate with creative directors, writers, and producers to translate concepts into visual strategies.
• Oversee mood boards, storyboards, and visual mock-ups.
• Ensure visual output meets high quality and aligns with brand identity and goals.

Skills

Leadership

Visual storytelling

Typography

Color theory

Design software

Communication

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Art Director to lead the visual development for their exciting Arts & Entertainment projects based in Paarl . This senior role demands a strong aesthetic sensibility, leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of visual storytelling across various media. You will be responsible for overseeing the design direction, guiding teams of artists and designers to create cohesive and impactful visual experiences. The ideal candidate is passionate about art and design, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is committed to pushing creative boundaries in the Paarl area.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and guide the overall visual style and aesthetic for projects, ensuring consistency and impact.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of graphic designers, illustrators, and other visual artists.
• Collaborate closely with creative directors, writers, and producers to translate concepts into compelling visual strategies.
• Oversee the creation of mood boards, storyboards, and visual mock-ups.
• Ensure all visual output meets the highest standards of quality and aligns with brand identity and project goals.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as an Art Director or Senior Designer within the Arts & Entertainment industry.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative vision and execution across various media.
• Proficiency in design software and a solid understanding of visual principles, typography, and color theory.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for articulating creative concepts in Paarl .

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Leadership role on impactful and innovative creative projects.
• Opportunity to shape the visual direction of major productions.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A dynamic, creative, and supportive work culture.