Midweight Art Director
2 days ago
In this role, you will report directly to the ECD/CCO and also be responsible for the mentoring of junior writers to help them develop their skills.
Job Title:
Midweight Art Director
**Job Description**:
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the CCO to develop and produce creative concepts / campaigns that meet client objectives and drive business results in response to creative briefs
- To present work internally and externally in a clear and professional manner
- Work closely with relevant account teams, ensuring effective communication and management of team’s expectations
- Work with account teams to understand the client’s brand and manage projects in a way that will support the delivery of the brand
- To manage and take ownership of projects from origination to completion
- Accurate recording of work time
- Disseminate learning through other creative teams and the department
- To develop skills and knowledge within yourself through on-the-job development, active participation in the agency and department
- Provide feedback to your copywriter regarding improvements that could be made to your team, the department and agency
- Create clear goals for yourself and set out to achieve them
- Actively support and involve team members at the appropriate time to resolve issues
- Encourage all members to look for collaborative ways to make this a great place to work.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior art directors, offering constructive feedback and helping them grow their skills and abilities.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to ensure that our work remains fresh, innovative, and effective.
- Have a pro-active mindset to identify opportunities within each brief to develop work that’s clutter-breaking and possibly award-winning
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. - Strong attention to detail and quality assurance
**Requirements**:
- Degree or Diploma in Art Direction (or a Degree in Communication/Design/Fine Art etc. that shows competent visual skills)
- 10 years’ plus experience in art direction
- Mainstream advertising agency experience - a must
- A passionate art director with both ATL and digital experience
- A sound knowledge of the relevant structures and processes in the agency
- Excellent computer skills
- Confident communication skills
- MS Outlook, MSWord, MS PowerPoint and Keynote
- Chase
- InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, iMovie
- And any other programmes or presentation tools necessary in order to perform the job.
- Financial services industry experience is an added advantage
**Location**:
Sandton
Brand:
Foxp2
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
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