Senior Art Director

5 months ago


Durban, South Africa Lewyll Communications Full time

So you are a highly talented, conceptual art director, who has the ability to manage and mentor a creative team of seven permanent committed members - plus the additional team of freelancers as demanded by current projects.
This fully integrated agency is looking for a senior art director to join and lead their creative team.
Ok, so you are currently a native of Durban - but they are open to serious contenders from upcountry looking to break free from freezing winters.
As a senior art director, you need to be comfortable working across all disciplines (TTL including Digital). They are on the hunt for a talented integrated creative to bring their highly conceptual thinking to the studio. This is an opportunity for talented creatives who are driven to create award-winning work.

**Responsibilities**:
To produce and craft original and usable concepts and copy in response to creative briefs
Drive and write clear concise messaging for TTL campaigns with words that will resonate with and inform and engage target audiences
Work with other disciplines (strategies, 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 the craft and art direction and copy of an idea 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 over all aesthetic of campaigns
Ability to attend client briefings, compile presentations and present to clients
Participate in pitches for new clients

**Required**:
Degree or diploma/experience in art direction (or a degree in communications/design/fine art that reflects competent visual skills)
Degree or diploma/experience in Managing a large team - with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

**Minimum years' experience**: eight years in art direction
Integrated experience in ATL and digital - a must
Strong conceptual ability and solid design and Art direction skills with a portfolio that demonstrates strong ATL and digital abilities
An award-winning portfolio is a MUST HAVE
The consistent ability to produce and confidentially communicate fresh ideas, copy and visual concepts


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