Senior Art Director

Recruiter:

Specd

Job Ref:

JHB001581/JJ

Date posted:

Monday, October 24, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
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 platforms.. The ideal candidate is someone who:

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 creativeâ¯conceptsâ¯with a clear rationale to accompany the work
Demonstrate great layout principles and an eye for good aesthetic design and visual communication
Act as aâ¯brandâ¯guardian forâ¯the clientâ¯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:

Work closely with the wider client team and subject experts, to ensure consistency and accuracy across all messaging
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)

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