Senior Art Director

SUMMARY:
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR – R60k/month – Johannesburg – Permanent – Immediate start - Open to all

POSITION INFO:

Our well-established client in the advertising sector is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Art Director to join their team.   Have you won awards for your hard work (Leories, Pendorings, etc)? 

Purpose of the role:

Your will be responsible for generating conceptual and creative communication

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Day to day:

• To produce and craft original and usable concepts 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

Leadership

• 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 your goals
• Actively support and involve team members at the appropriate time to resolve issues
• Encouraged all members to look for collaborative ways to make a great place to work

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualifications: Degree or diploma in art Direction

(Or a degree in communication / design / fine art etc. that shows competent visual skills)

• Minimum years’ experience: +9 years in art directing
• A passion to be an art director
• A sound knowledge of the relevant structures and processes in the agency
• Excellent computer skills
• Confident communication skills

Computer literacy:

• MS Word, MS PowerPoint or Keynote, MS Outlook, Chase, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, iMovie
• And any other programmes or presentation tools necessary in order to perform job

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