Group Art Director & Creative Studio Lead

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications firm is looking for a Creative Group Head specializing in Art Direction in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the agency setting and at least 2 years in a senior role, leading innovative creative projects. You will mentor junior team members, develop visual concepts, and work collaboratively across disciplines to drive brand success. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong design portfolio are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in an agency setting.
• At least 2 years in a senior art direction role.
• Proven track record of leading successful creative projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of visual concepts for advertising campaigns.
• Mentor junior creatives and designers.
• Collaborate with copywriters and designers for cohesive storytelling.

Skills

Art direction

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Art Direction, Fine Arts or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading global communications firm is looking for a Creative Group Head specializing in Art Direction in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the agency setting and at least 2 years in a senior role, leading innovative creative projects. You will mentor junior team members, develop visual concepts, and work collaboratively across disciplines to drive brand success. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong design portfolio are essential for this role.