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Company Description

A company driven by an experienced team of individuals who are passionate about producing relevant and engaging creative solutions that resonate, whilst at the same time creating leading strategies and powerful ideas that allow its clients’ brands to become unique, irreplaceable, in control and ahead. In a world of accelerated change, the future of a brand and business cannot be predicted precisely, but it can be imagined. Today’s brands compete with new technologies, empowered consumers, shifting public attitudes, brand new contenders and much more. In order to keep their relevance among customers, managing change and uncertainty is a pre-requisite. In more than 80 countries, this company’s agencies work with a wide range of clients and company cultures to help them and their brands to be and remain the leaders they want to be.

Role Description

Looking for a middle-weight art director to join the studio: someone with the ability to create campaigns that consumers love and can’t wait to share. The ideal candidate should be a high energy individual who’s obsessed with culture and willing to work hard and play hard. This role requires one to conceptualise and execute creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate our clients’ brand identities, positioning and messaging through all brand touch points. The candidate should be able to see the whole picture, build client relationships, problem-solve effectively, and communicate exceptionally well.

Salary

R48,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience)

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and execute award winning creative ideas
• Manage visual identity of a brand/ brands
• Interact with other agency teams/ divisions to develop creative concepts
• Create print and editorial layouts and oversee shoots
• Ensure consistency and integration of art direction across all communication channels
• Responsible for seeing the idea through the creative process to final sign off
• Work to brief and show understanding and relevance to the target market
• Develop your professional skills on a daily basis

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• A killer portfolio
• Relevant Degree/Diploma
• Solid technical skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Display a strong sense of initiative
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Pleasant manner
• Ability to take accountability for tasks