Senior Art Director

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency is seeking a passionate Art Director with experience in retail client work. The successful candidate will contribute to campaigns by bringing visual and conceptual skills from brief to final artwork. Ideal candidates should have excellent attention to detail, be able to work under pressure, and possess great communication skills. Leadership qualities are an advantage.

Qualifications

• Experience in Art Direction within an agency environment.
• Ability to meet quick deadlines and manage high work volume.
• Leadership and mentorship qualities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute campaigns based on briefs.
• Present work to clients and senior creatives.
• Maintain high standards for execution and detail.
• Collaborate effectively with team and departments.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Conceptual thinking

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a passionate Art Director with Advertising agency retail client experience, someone with a strong portfolio that showcases the skill set to capture promotional excitement and breakthrough designs for a national retail client.The successful applicant will be tasked to carry visual and conceptual skills from initial brief to final artwork.

Our ideal candidate must have a keen eye for little and big details, work extremely well under pressure with quick deadlines, high work volume and demanding pitches. We want someone who is resourceful, a self-starter and a conceptual thinker. If you are all of the above and then some, have great communication skills, exceptional lay-out skills; know a thing or two about Art Directionin an Agency environment and plays well with others

Responsibilities :

• Working in a team under the leadership of a Group Head and Creative Director to conceptualize and execute campaigns based on both client and internal briefs.
• Present work imaginatively and confidently to clients and senior creatives.
• Be skilled in design and conceptualization.
• Maintain exceptionally high standards for execution and attention to detail.
• Collaborate and communicate well with the team and other departments.
• Have an eternally positive disposition especially when the going gets rough
• Leadership and mentorship qualities are a plus