TTL Art Director

ninety9cents; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Ninety9cents in Cape Town is looking for a passionate Art Director to develop campaigns and execute creative concepts for a national retail client. The ideal candidate should have a strong portfolio, at least 3 years of advertising agency experience, and proficiency in design software like InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

This role requires teamwork, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. A positive attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as an art director in a large/integrated Advertising Agency.
• Experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills; a team player, persuasive negotiator.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and execute campaigns.
• Present work to clients and senior creatives.
• Maintain high standards for execution.

Skills

Design software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Social media design

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

MW Art Director

Role Summary

We are looking for a passionate Art Director with Advertising agency experience, someone with a strong creative 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 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 layout skills; know a thing or two about Art Direction in an Agency environment and plays well with others – we want to see your portfolio.

Job Scope Includes (but is not limited to)

• Working in a team under the leadership of a Group Head and Creative Director to conceptualise 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 conceptualisation.
• 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.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 3 years’ experience as an art director in a large/integrated Advertising Agency
• At least 3 years’ previous experience in a high-volume environment
• Demonstrated experience with social media design across various social media platforms
• Strong skills in design software such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator non-negotiable
• Experience in digital and experiential advertising advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills; a team player, persuasive negotiator, positive and innovative thinker
• Maintain high standards for execution and attention to detail
• Highly motivated and a high level of initiative; ability to work independently, in support of the agency’s creative goals and the client’s business objectives

Additional Details

• Work Level: Junior
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: Market Related
• EE Position: No
• Location: Cape Town