Art Director - Creative Agency

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Private health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an imaginative Art Director to lead the creative vision for Arts & Entertainment clients. You will guide visual style, campaigns, and product designs, inspiring a team of designers and collaborating with copywriters and account managers.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, 7+ years in art direction, and mastery of branding, typography, and Adobe Creative Suite. This role emphasizes strategic thinking, client presentation, and delivering high-quality work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in art direction or a similar creative leadership role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating success in Arts & Entertainment.
• Expertise in visual storytelling, branding, typography, and design principles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and presenting to clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative strategies for visual campaigns.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers and artists.
• Collaborate with copywriters and marketing teams on integrated campaigns.
• Present concepts and final designs to clients with clear rationale.
• Oversee production, ensure high-quality execution within timelines and budgets.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Branding

Typography

Design principles

Adobe Creative Suite

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art/Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an imaginative and influential Art Director to lead the creative vision for their clients in the Arts & Entertainment sector. Based in Pretoria, you will be responsible for developing and guiding the visual style and images in advertising campaigns, media, and product designs. This role requires a deep understanding of aesthetics, branding, and consumer psychology, coupled with the ability to inspire and manage a team of designers and artists. You will work closely with copywriters and account managers to ensure creative concepts are compelling, strategically sound, and effectively delivered across various media platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative strategies for visual campaigns, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand identities.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of graphic designers, illustrators, and other creative professionals.
• Collaborate with copywriters and marketing teams to conceptualize and execute integrated marketing campaigns.
• Present creative concepts and final designs to clients, effectively articulating the rationale and strategic thinking behind them.
• Oversee the production process, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to project timelines and budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Design, or a related creative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in art direction or a similar creative leadership role, with a robust portfolio demonstrating success in the Arts & Entertainment industry.
• Expertise in visual storytelling, branding, typography, and design principles.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive private health insurance and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including attending industry conferences and workshops.
• A dynamic and innovative remote work culture that values creativity and collaboration.