Mid Art Director

Accenture in South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in South Africa seeks a Mid Art Director passionate about retail advertising. Join a collaborative studio environment where you'll lead the design of innovative campaigns across multiple channels. Ideal candidates possess a strategic mindset, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for experimentation in creative work.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Strong visual and conceptual thinker with a keen eye for design.
• Proactive self-starter with a hunger for industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative concepts for retail campaigns across various channels.
• Execute high-quality designs that drive brand engagement.
• Collaborate with team members to meet both creative and commercial goals.

Skills

Creative thinking

Strategic mindset

Visual thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Proactivity

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We’re looking for a Mid Art Director with a passion for retail advertising, a strong conceptual mindset, and an exceptional eye for developing bold, impactful creative work. This role is perfect for someone who's ready to push creative boundaries across digital, in-store, and beyond-the-shelf concepts.

Our studio manages a diverse portfolio of retail brands that are striving to be more competitive in the market. We operate in a culture of respect, hard work, and collaboration, where bold ideas and fresh thinking are encouraged.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and develop standout creative concepts for retail campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, in-store, social media, and experiential marketing.
• Execute high-quality designs and layouts that elevate retail brands and drive engagement.
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, and senior creatives to produce compelling advertising that meets both creative and commercial objectives.
• Balance speed and quality, understanding the fast turnaround nature of retail while delivering work that is both strategically sound and creatively exciting.
• Bring innovative ideas to the table—this is a space to grow, experiment, and challenge the category.
• Leverage AI and generative AI tools to enhance creativity and workflow efficiency.
• Take ownership of projects, guiding juniors when needed while remaining hands-on with design execution.
• Be a self-starter who continuously seeks out learning opportunities and new ways to push creative boundaries.
• Collaborate with a talented team in a supportive and high-energy studio environment.

What we’re looking for:

• Creative with a strategic mindset - someone who understands the why behind the work and can translate it into compelling creative.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Strong visual and conceptual thinker with a keen eye for design, typography, and branding.
• Team player who’s eager to lead, inspire, and bring fresh ideas to our creative output.
• Proactive self-starter with a hunger for learning and adapting to industry trends.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of AI and generative AI in creative work is a plus.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

If you’re looking for a place to sharpen your skills, step up as a creative leader, and help reshape retail advertising, we’d love to hear from you!