Senior Art Director

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg seeks a talented senior copywriter and art director to join a dynamic team. The role involves crafting original concepts and clear messaging for TTL campaigns. Ideal candidates will have over six years of experience in integrated advertising with strong design and writing skills. This position requires excellent conceptual abilities and attention to detail. A portfolio showcasing skills in both ATL and digital is essential for applicants.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in art directing and copywriting.
• Integrated experience in ATL and digital required.
• Advertising agency experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and craft original concepts and copy.
• Drive and write clear messaging for TTL campaigns.
• Lead brainstorms and conceptualisation.

Skills

Strong conceptual ability

Solid design skills

Copywriting skills

Acute observation

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in art direction or communication/design/fine art

Degree in copywriting or communication/literature/linguistics

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint or Keynote

MS Outlook

Chase/Workbook

Job description

The company is looking for a talented senior copywriter and art director winning team! This team needs to be comfortable working across disciplines. They are looking for a fully integrated team to bring their highly conceptual thinking to the studio. This is an opportunity for talented creatives who are driven to create award-winning work.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To produce and craft original and usable concepts and copy in response to creative briefs.
• Drive and write clear and concise messaging for TTL campaigns with words that will inform and engage targetaudiences.
• Work with other disciplines (strategists, media, accounts, etc.) to ensure cohesive team integration and alignment with broader business objectives.
• Work with copywriters/strategists/digital to interpret briefs and deliver fresh ideas.
• Lead brainstorms and conceptualisation.
• Lead in the crafting and art direction of copy for ideas across multiple channels.
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines.
• Present completed ideas to clients/team members.
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices.
• Be able to mock‑up creative ideas and define the overall aesthetic of campaigns.
• Ability to attend client briefings, compile presentations and present to clients.
• Participate in pitches for new business.

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree or diploma/experience in art direction (Or a degree in communication/design/fine art etc. that shows competent visual skills)
• Degree or diploma/experience in copywriting (or a degree in communication/literature/linguistics etc)
• Minimum years experience: six+ years in art directing/copywriting.
• Integrated experience (ATL and digital) a must!
• Strong conceptual ability and solid design/writing skills with a portfolio that demonstrates strong ATL and digital.
• Advertising agency experience a must.
• Must have strong conceptual skills.
• FMCG background is an added advantage.
• The consistent ability to produce and confidently communicate fresh ideas, copy, and visual concepts.
• Acute observation and an eye for detail.
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint or Keynote
• MS Outlook
• Chase/Workbook

When applying submit:

• CV
• Portfolio/ Link will be requested once shortlisted