Senior Art Director

6 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa SPECD (Pty) Ltd Full time

Gauteng, JHB - Northern Suburbs
- Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable)

**We are looking for a SENIOR ART DIRECTOR**
**with 10+ years' Art Director experience, who is both conceptual and has the ability to execute ideas across**Wants to work more closely with clients and brands, a self-starter who can hold their own in a team and relishes the opportunity to be a part of something dynamic.**Has intellectual rigour and business acumen, but with soft skills including the ability to build rapport quickly.**Is organised enough to take projects and deliver them within the set timeframe in a professional manner.**Is keen to add value to existing briefs and delight the end client.**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Understand what makes GREAT creative ideas.
- Work on projects from start-to-finish.
- Translate clients’ marketing objectives into clear, compelling, brand-appropriate ideas.
- Produce creative concepts with a clear rationale to accompany the work.
- Demonstrate great layout principles and an eye for good aesthetic design and visual communication.
- Act as a brand guardian for the client following guidelines and tone of voice documents.
- Understand what makes GREAT creative ideas and execute accordingly.
- Participate in the development of creative materials, from concept to execution.
- Translate clients’ marketing objectives into clear, compelling, brand-appropriate ideas.
- Ensure that all work meets or exceeds the quality standards of the agency.
- Undertake internal work for the business as and when it’s required.
- Mentoring of junior creatives.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Make proactive recommendations for the direction of client projects.
- Undertake research and develop an understanding of the client's target audience and competitor products.
- Have an appreciation for metrics and can make recommendations on how to measure the success of campaigns.
- Form close relationships with the team to source product information and product selling points.
- Create original ideas across a variety of channels to a high standard, meeting tight deadlines.
- Be able to work independently but also as a team with the other art directors.

**EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS**:

- Creating original, impactful and engaging work across categories that stands out from the crowd.
- The ability to conceptualise and execute concepts that motivates and sells.
- The ability to plan and work out strategies for high-profile projects.
- An excellent team player: collaborative and adept at building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Must work well under pressure and manage workloads and multiple projects effectively.
- Be self-motivated, proactive and collaborative, with a can-do attitude.
- Great layout principles and an eye for good aesthetic design and visual communication.
- Attention to detail.
- All-round organisational skills.
- Competent Mac user with relevant tech skills to be able to produce work electronically, and present online.

**10+ YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE**:

- Conceptual through the line campaigns.
- Strong experience working with and presenting to clients.
- Expert understanding of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
- Client sensitivity: understanding problems from a client perspective.
- Time management: planning and executing work in a timely and efficient manner.
- Communication skills: ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing.
- Team and leadership skills: ability to work collaboratively and lead in presentations.
- Able to think strategically and ideate from a strategic brief.
- Multimedia skills will be a huge bonus.
- Illustration skills are always a bonus (but not mandatory).

**PACKAGE & REMUNERATION**:

- Will be agreed based on qualifications, applicable experience, and previous earnings.

For more information please contact:

- Jaryd Jardien

  • Senior Art Director

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Havas Johannesburg Full time

    The senior art director is responsible for the art direction for all forms of communication including but not limited to: TV, audio visual, print, outdoor, digital, social media, brochures and business collateral. They should be familiar with developing creative communication solutions for brands and products, including all forms of digital content. He or...

  • Art Director

    7 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Cardilogix Full time

    **Job Overview**: **Date Posted**: Posted 4 hours ago- **Location**: Johannesburg, Gauteng- **Job Title**: Art Director- **Education Level**: Bachelors Degree- **Job Level**: Senior- **Minimum Experience**: 5- 7 Years**Art Director job vacancy in Johannesburg.**: **Duties and Responsibilities**: - Your job duties include developing the overall design...

  • Junior Art Director

    4 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Cardilogix Full time

    **Job Overview**: **Date Posted**: Posted 8 hours ago- **Location**: Johannesburg, Gauteng- **Job Title**: Junior Art Director- **Education Level**: Bachelors Degree- **Job Level**: Intermediate- **Minimum Experience**: 3 - 5 Years**Digital Account Manager job vacancy in Johannesburg.**: **Duties and Responsibilities**: - Create visual designs and graphics...

  • Senior Art Director

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa VMLY&R South Africa Full time

    VMLY & R is looking for a senior art director with visionary thinking and dexterous decision-making skills! We require an intensive understanding of the digital landscape: current and emerging trends. You will need to demonstrate an ability to take a seed of an idea and create a digital ecosystem: displaying how the idea works and evolves for each...

  • Senior Creative Art Director

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Ad Talent Full time

    Job Title: Senior Creative Art DirectorWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Creative Art Director to join our team at Ad Talent. As a key member of our creative department, you will be responsible for developing innovative and engaging visual concepts for retail campaigns that drive brand awareness and customer engagement.Key...

  • Junior Creative Art Director

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Cardilogix Full time

    Job Overview **Date Posted**: Posted 6 hours ago **Location**: Johannesburg, Gauteng **Job Title**: Junior Creative Art Director **Salary**: R36,000 - R45,000 **Salary Type**: Negotiable **Education Level**: Diploma **Job Level**: Intermediate **Required Experience**: 3 - 5 Years Junior Creative Art Director - Johannesburg A Junior Creative Art...

  • Art Director

    7 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa HelloKindred Full time

    Company Description **Who is HelloKindred?** HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid. Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers - connecting...

  • Senior Art Director

    8 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa VIVIDARET Full time

    The Art Director is in charge of spearheading design projects, developing conceptual ideation and delivering a captivating visual message to the reader, viewer, or user. **JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES** - Oversees the day-to-day design workflow and output, work prioritisation and work allocation - Take part in client meetings and lead design projects - Collaborate...

  • Art Director

    8 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Ad Talent Africa Full time

    **Who we are**:We are a consumer-focused activation and experience TTL agency. **What we do**:We create meaningful connections that last. We offer services in strategic consulting, M&A, business intelligence, IoT, SaaS and IT security. **What we are looking for**:An Art Director to deliver incredible campaigns. **What you will do**: - Conceptualise,...

  • Art Director and Copywriter

    4 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Lewyll Communications Full time

    This TTL agency is looking for a senior copywriter and art director team This team needs to be comfortable working across all disciplines. They are on the hunt for a talented integrated team to bring their highly conceptual team to bring their conceptual thinking in the studio. This is an opportunity for talented creatives who are driven to create...

  • Mid-weight Art Director

    9 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Havas Johannesburg Full time

    Wanted! Idea junkie/perfectionist The art director is responsible for the art direction for all forms of communication including but not limited to: TV, audiovisual, print, outdoor, digital, social media, brochures and business collateral. They should be familiar with developing creative communication solutions for brands and products, including all forms of...

  • Art Director and Copywriter

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Lewyll Communications Full time

    This TTL agency is looking for a senior Copywriter and Art Director team This team needs to be comfortable working across all disciplines. They are on the hunt for a talented integrated team to bring their highly conceptual team to bring their conceptual thinking in the studio. This is an opportunity for talented creatives who are driven to create...

  • Junior Art Director

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Publicis Groupe Full time

    Job title : Junior Art Director (Roll out)Job Location : Gauteng, JohannesburgDeadline : December 21, 2024Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Job DescriptionA Junior Art Director is a key role in the creative department of an advertising agency, marketing firm, or design studio. They work closely with senior art directors, copywriters,...

  • Junior Art Director

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Publicis Groupe Full time

    Job title : Junior Art Director (Roll out) Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : December 21, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Job Description A Junior Art Director is a key role in the creative department of an advertising agency, marketing firm, or design studio. They work closely with senior art...

  • Digital Art Director

    7 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Ad Talent Africa Full time

    **Who we are**:We are a strategic creative agency. We build our clients brands to reach their target audiences. **What we do**:We provide compelling creative strategies to our clients. **What we are looking for**:An experienced Art Director to manage the creative team and help shape and direct campaigns across a wide variety of clients. **What you will...

  • Mid-weight Art Director

    8 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa TBWA South Africa Full time

    Primarily non-specialist trough-the-line concept work and rollout. Seasoned Mid-level Art Director with a minimum of three years experience.

  • Art Director

    7 hours ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Migration Full time

    Migration, a globally recognised consultancy and creative studio, is looking for an art director with a proven track record to join our Johannesburg team. We are looking for someone to work closely with our Creative Lead and team of Graphic Designers to conceptualise and execute high quality creative solutions that meet our clients’ needs. What you’ll...

  • Creative Packaging Art Director

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa IntelliStaff Full time

    We are seeking a talented and experienced Art Director with a passion for creative packaging design to join IntelliStaff. As an integral part of our team, you will be responsible for developing innovative and visually appealing packaging solutions that exceed client expectations.

  • Creative Art Director

    3 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Z.O. Advertising Full time

    **Description**: Z.O. Advertising is a leading digital marketing agency that drives impactful and innovative campaigns for clients across a variety of industries. We're looking for a talented Creative Art Director to join our team and help lead our creative vision to new heights. If you're a visionary who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves...

  • Mid-Senior Art Director

    7 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Ad Talent Africa Full time

    DescriptionA medium to large-sized agency focusing on the retail sector is looking for an Art Director to join their team.A space for individuals with great creative ideas. Ideas that are bigger than a single channel or discipline. Ideas that become campaigns that consumers love to share. DUTIESWork closely with a copywriter to conceptualise and execute...