Art Director: Poetry Brand & Visual Storytelling

Cape Union Mart Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company seeks an experienced Art Director to join their marketing team in South Africa, Wes-Kaap. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in art direction or graphic design and a strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This role focuses on creating compelling visual stories and executing seasonal campaigns that align with the company's brand. The candidate should be comfortable in a collaborative environment and have a portfolio that demonstrates strong creative work. The company values diversity and encourages applicants who align with their employment equity plan.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in art direction and/or graphic design.
• Strong conceptual and visual storytelling ability.
• Portfolio demonstrating a balance of idea-led creative work.

Responsibilities

• Develop campaign concepts aligning with seasonal themes.
• Support the Creative Lead in refining visual directions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams during campaign rollout.

Skills

Art direction and graphic design

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Visual storytelling ability

Experience in photographic and video shoot direction

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Job description

A prominent retail company seeks an experienced Art Director to join their marketing team in South Africa, Wes-Kaap. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in art direction or graphic design and a strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This role focuses on creating compelling visual stories and executing seasonal campaigns that align with the company's brand. The candidate should be comfortable in a collaborative environment and have a portfolio that demonstrates strong creative work. The company values diversity and encourages applicants who align with their employment equity plan.