Onsite Creative Lead & Team Director, 24h Turnaround

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd is seeking a Creative Lead to oversee a team of artists onsite, operating to US hours (3 PM – 12 AM). The role requires leadership and a hands-on approach to design direction.

Based in Sandton, the position demands a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related field, 3–5 years in art director roles, and proficiency in Adobe Suite, CorelDraw, and Photoshop. A car is mandatory for onsite hours; strong communication and time-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in an art director or similar role.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite.
• Proficiency in CorelDraw.
• Proficiency in Photoshop.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of approximately 15 artists.
• Lead the layout artist team.
• Communicate training to the team effectively.
• Manage workflow within the department to ensure efficiency.
• Implement measures to ensure all work is accurate and meets high-quality standards.
• Enforce and maintain high-quality standards consistently.
• Ensure a 24-hour proof turnaround time.
• Pay meticulous attention to detail.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Creative direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related field

Tools

Adobe Suite

CorelDraw

Photoshop

Job description

SavageOne Pty Ltd is seeking a Creative Lead to oversee a team of artists onsite, operating to US hours (3 PM – 12 AM). The role requires leadership and a hands-on approach to design direction.

Based in Sandton, the position demands a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related field, 3–5 years in art director roles, and proficiency in Adobe Suite, CorelDraw, and Photoshop. A car is mandatory for onsite hours; strong communication and time-management skills are essential.