Art Director – High-Impact Ad Campaigns

ninety9cents; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

ninety9cents is seeking a passionate Junior Art Director with agency experience to carry visual and conceptual work from briefs to final artwork. You will join a dynamic team to concept and execute campaigns for a national retail client, maintaining high standards and tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate shows a strong portfolio, excellent layout skills, and the ability to work well under pressure while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as an art director in a large/integrated Advertising Agency.
• Experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong skills in design software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Demonstrated experience with social media design across various social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and execute campaigns under leadership of Group Head and Creative Director.
• Present work imaginatively and confidently to clients and senior creatives.
• Be skilled in design and conceptualisation.
• Maintain high standards for execution and attention to detail.
• Collaborate and communicate well with the team and other departments.

Skills

Creative portfolio

Communication skills

Team player

Independent initiative

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

ninety9cents is seeking a passionate Junior Art Director with agency experience to carry visual and conceptual work from briefs to final artwork. You will join a dynamic team to concept and execute campaigns for a national retail client, maintaining high standards and tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate shows a strong portfolio, excellent layout skills, and the ability to work well under pressure while collaborating across departments.