Senior Art Director: Lead Visuals for Arts & Entertainment

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role

Professional development

Creative projects

Supportive culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead the visual development for Arts & Entertainment projects in Paarl. This senior role demands a strong aesthetic sense, leadership, and expertise in visual storytelling across media.

You will oversee design direction, mentor designers, collaborate with creative directors and producers, and ensure output aligns with brand identity and project goals in the Paarl area.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Art Director or Senior Designer in Arts & Entertainment.
• Strong portfolio across media showing creative vision and execution.
• Proficiency in design software and visual principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and guide the overall visual style and aesthetic for projects.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers and artists.
• Collaborate with creative directors, writers, and producers to translate concepts into visual strategies.
• Oversee mood boards, storyboards, and visual mock-ups.
• Ensure visual output meets high quality and aligns with brand identity and goals.

Skills

Leadership

Visual storytelling

Typography

Color theory

Design software

Communication

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead the visual development for Arts & Entertainment projects in Paarl. This senior role demands a strong aesthetic sense, leadership, and expertise in visual storytelling across media.

You will oversee design direction, mentor designers, collaborate with creative directors and producers, and ensure output aligns with brand identity and project goals in the Paarl area.