Social Media Art Director (Senior)

Accenture In South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa seeks a creative designer with a passion for social media. The ideal candidate will create engaging content, mentor junior designers, and stay ahead of visual trends. Join a dynamic team that thrives on creativity and impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in social-first design, motion, or art direction.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, with bonus points for motion and video editing.

Responsibilities

• Design bold, eye-catching, and platform-native content.
• Mentor and inspire junior designers.
• Conceptualise and execute campaigns and reactive content.

Skills

Creative Thinking

Social Media Expertise

Visual Design

Mentoring

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Are you the kind of creative who sees a trending moment and immediately thinks, how can we make this bigger, better, and on-brand?

Do you live and breathe social media, spotting design trends before they take off?

If you're a hands-on visual thinker who knows how to turn insights into scroll-stopping content, this role is for you.

What You'll Do :

Create with Purpose – Design bold, eye-catching, and platform-native content that makes people stop, watch, and engage.

Turn Data into Design – Work closely with the insights team to interpret social trends and audience behavior, transforming them into smart, creative work.

Mentor & Guide – Lead and inspire junior designers, helping them level up their craft and conceptual thinking.

Be Hands-On – Whether it's capturing content on the go, editing in real time, or hacking a tiny budget into a big idea, you're not afraid to get your hands dirty.

Engage in Social Listening – Stay ahead of visual trends, memes, and cultural moments to ensure our content is always fresh and relevant.

Think Beyond the Post – Conceptualise and execute campaigns, activations, and reactive content that push the boundaries of social creativity.

Collaborate & Execute – Work closely with copywriters, strategists, and community managers to bring ideas to life in the most impactful way.

What You Bring :

5+ years of experience in social-first design, motion, or art direction.

A portfolio packed with clever, high-impact social content.

A deep understanding of different platforms and what works visually on each.

The ability to balance quick-turn reactive content with high-concept creative work.

A passion for social media—you're always online, always absorbing, and always experimenting.

Experience mentoring and leading junior designers.

A resourceful, "make it happen" attitude—no budget, no problem.

Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (bonus points for motion and video editing skills).

A sharp eye for aesthetics, composition, and storytelling in a social-first world.

Why Join Us?

We're a team that thrives on creativity, speed, and impact.

If you're obsessed with internet culture, love to create, and aren't afraid to jump in and make things happen, we'd love to have you.