Art Director: Narrative-Driven Visuals

Cape Union Mart International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Cape Town is seeking a talented Art Director to support the creative team in developing seasonal campaigns. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in art direction, a strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for storytelling. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Creative Lead, executing design work, and overseeing production processes to ensure brand consistency across all channels. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative individual to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in art direction and/or graphic design (retail, fashion, or lifestyle brand experience preferred).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator essential; After Effects a plus).
• Strong conceptual and visual storytelling ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop campaign concepts that align with seasonal themes and overall brand strategy.
• Support in translating campaign concepts into refined visual directions.
• Assist in compiling and preparing creative material for production and shoot execution.

Skills

Art direction

Graphic design

Visual storytelling

Collaborative teamwork

Creative concept development

Production coordination

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Job description

A leading retail company in Cape Town is seeking a talented Art Director to support the creative team in developing seasonal campaigns. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in art direction, a strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for storytelling. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Creative Lead, executing design work, and overseeing production processes to ensure brand consistency across all channels. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative individual to thrive in a dynamic environment.