Digital Art Direction Lead

99 Cents; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

99 Cents is seeking a Senior Art Director to lead a team of talented art directors in Cape Town. You will shape visual concepts across channels, drive innovative campaigns, and ensure brand consistency.

You will mentor, collaborate with copywriters, and integrate AI-powered tools to streamline workflows and elevate creative output. You will manage day-to-day operations, oversee shoots, and present concepts to clients, aiming for first-time approvals while delivering high-quality results for

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of art directors in a creative agency.
• Strong understanding of retail marketing and brand identity.
• Proven ability to translate client briefs into visual concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of art directors across channels.
• Develop innovative creative concepts aligned with client objectives.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in new business pitches.
• Oversee production from concept to final sign-off.
• Integrate AI-powered design tools to improve workflows.
• Present concepts to clients and manage feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Creative direction

Client presentation

AI tools proficiency

Tools

AI design tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Brand guidelines

Job description

99 Cents is seeking a Senior Art Director to lead a team of talented art directors in Cape Town. You will shape visual concepts across channels, drive innovative campaigns, and ensure brand consistency.

You will mentor, collaborate with copywriters, and integrate AI-powered tools to streamline workflows and elevate creative output. You will manage day-to-day operations, oversee shoots, and present concepts to clients, aiming for first-time approvals while delivering high-quality results for