Senior Art Director

We are looking for a passionate s enior art director with retail client experience, someone with the skill set to capture promotional excitement and breakthrough campaigns 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 Direction in an Agency environment and plays well with others – we want to see your portfolio!
Role includes but is not limited to:


Working in a team under the leadership of a 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
Minimum relevant experience and skills/attributes required:


Relevant tertiary qualification


Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as an Art Director in a large/integrated Advertising Agency (with Retail client exposure)


At least 1 years’ previous experience in a high-volume environment


Demonstrated experience with integrated TTL campaigns across various 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


Experience in presenting campaigns to creative heads and clients


Experience working on lower to middle income positioned brands advantageous


Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV and Portfolio (Behance/Wixsite) as part of your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within three weeks after submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We remain committed to the principles of employment equity