Latest Recruitment at Publicis Groupe

Job Description

Do you have a passion for great creative ideas?  

Ideas that aren’t bound into a single channel or discipline?  

We’re looking for a Snr Conceptual Art Director to join our studio: someone with the ability to create campaigns that consumers love and can’t wait to share. If you’re a high energy individual who’s obsessed with culture and willing to work hard and play hard, then you might just be who we are looking for.  

The Role: 

• To conceptualise and execute creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate our clients’ brand identities, positioning and messaging through all brand touchpoints.  
• We’re looking for a person who can see the whole picture, build client relationships, problem-solve effectively, and communicate exceptionally well.  
• If you have 8 years’+  experience, have produced great work, and are looking to grow your skills across a variety of famous clients, keep reading. 

Qualifications

Responsibilities: 

• Conceptualise and execute award-winning and results-driven creative ideas
• Manage visual identity of a brand / multiple brands
• Create print, editorial and digital 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 according to a client brief, showing understanding and relevance of the target market

Business Skills:

• Be well versed in the Adobe Creative Suite software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects).
• Superb inter-personal skills
• Conceptually minded with the ability and agility to switch between multiple brand tones when developing work for different brands.
• Ability to execute quickly and effectively; especially in response to trending topics
• Strong time management and self-management skills – reliability is key!
• Ability to engage directly with client, present ideas, take and implement feedback.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to take on feedback, always looking to improve the work and yourself
• Ability to edit basic videos is a plus and/or basic motion graphics

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Job Description

Do you have a passion for great creative ideas? Ideas that aren’t bound into a single channel or discipline? We’re looking for a middle-weight art director to join our studio: someone with the ability to create campaigns that consumers love and can’t wait to share. If you’re a high energy individual who’s obsessed with culture and willing to work hard and play hard, then you might just be who Machine_ is looking for.  Experience in the FMCG will be advantageous. 

The role:
To conceptualise and execute creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate our clients’ brand identities, positioning and messaging through all brand touchpoints.

We’re looking for a person who can see the whole picture, build relationships both internally and with our clients, problem-solve effectively, and communicate exceptionally well. 

If you have two to four years’ experience, have produced great work, and are looking to grow your skills across a variety of iconic brands, then please keep reading.

Responsibilities: 

• Conceptualise and execute award-winning and results-driven creative ideas
• Manage visual identity of a brand / multiple brands
• Create print, editorial and digital 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 according to a client brief, showing understanding and relevance of the target market
• Develop your professional skills on a daily basis
• Ability to take on feedback, always looking to improve the work and yourself
• Ability to edit basic videos is a plus and/or basic motion graphics

Business Skills:

• Be well versed in the Adobe Creative Suite software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects).
• Superb inter-personal skills
• Conceptually minded with the ability and agility to switch between multiple brand tones when developing work for different brands.
• Ability to execute quickly and effectively; especially in response to trending topics
• Strong time management and self-management skills – reliability is key!
• Ability to engage directly with client, present ideas, take and implement feedback.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Application Requirements:

As this role is for a conceptual & rollout Art Director please provide a robust portfolio of creative work demonstrating conceptual ability and creative problem across all communication channels.

Qualifications

Business Skills:

• Be well versed in the Adobe Creative Suite software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects).
• Superb inter-personal skills
• Conceptually minded with the ability and agility to switch between multiple brand tones when developing work for different brands.
• Ability to execute quickly and effectively; especially in response to trending topics
• Strong time management and self-management skills – reliability is key!
• Ability to engage directly with client, present ideas, take and implement feedback.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Additional Information

Application Requirements:

• As this role is for a conceptual & rollout Art Director please provide a robust portfolio of creative work demonstrating conceptual ability and creative problem across all communication channels.
• Preference will be given to EE candidates.

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Job Description

We are looking for a Mid Multimedia Designer to join our agency team in Johannesburg, to work as part of our Creative Arts department, responsible for the execution and delivery of digital campaigns across an exciting portfolio of brands.   

The Multimedia Designer will be responsible for:

Creation and rollout of high-quality multimedia design work for social and digital platforms, with an emphasis on 2D animation and digital/social best practice.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Design social media and digitally led creative, utilizing animation and digital design best practices with a good technical understanding for outputting files in the correct format, size (data and dimensions) with visual accuracy.
• Be able to work methodically and according to brief and brand specification.
• Be able break down brief requirements and timeously flag any potential issues that may arise.
• Create presentation decks to showcase work.
• Be able to collect and file artwork work correctly for archiving and handovers.
• Be able to accurately capture time against completed briefs.

Business Skills:

• Be well versed in the Adobe Creative Suite software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects).
• Superb inter-personal skills and a passion for creating high quality content.
• Strong understanding of animation and digital design practices.
• Must be well versed in various social media platforms and the changing landscape.
• Passion for detail and implementing CI guidelines, with the ability and agility to switch between multiple brands.
• Ability to execute quickly and effectively; especially in response to trending topics.
• Strong time management and self-management skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Apple Mac literate.

Advantageous Skills:

• Working Knowledge of Adobe XD.
• Basic Retouching.
• Basic 3D design (Blender).
• Basic audio editing Adobe Audition.
• Understanding of print and print production processes.
• Previous experience an Advertising Agency.

Qualifications

The candidate must have a minimum of 3 years digital design experience. The following attributes are also essential:

• Tertiary Graphic/Art/Advertising/Design qualification.
• Proven experience in social and digital design on large scale multinational brands, lifestyle brands and/or FMCG brands.
• Have an existing up to date online portfolio or showreel to demonstrate abilities.

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Job Description
Are you an integrated media strategist that can work across both online and offline channels? If so, are you ready to shine?

As an Integrated Strategist at Starcom, you will provide strategic media insight, thinking and direction for the clients and new business that you work on.

In Partnership with:

• Starcom’s Managing Director,
• Your Business Unit Director
• Publicis Media’s Head of Digital,
• Starcom’s Research and Analytics team,
• The Starcom Planning team,
• The Publicis Media’s Buying team,
• The Publicis Media’s Advertising Operations team,
• The Publicis Power of One team or any other Publicis division, company or brand within the Publicis Groupe.

Our Philosophy on Strategy:

• Strategy sits at the center of what we do – without it, we can’t bring insight to data or direction that delivers business outcomes.
• Our clients relay on us to provide the data and direction that will deliver business outcomes - uncovering new market opportunities, growing their business and delivering real ROI.
• Our clients need to be kept in touch with what is happening in the world around them and we ensure that they are empowered with the trended insights that cover their industry, category and customer / client / consumer market.
• Our clients expect us to tap into the best minds and skills from around the world, to deliver cutting-edge and world-class product, tools, technology, skills and knowledge to the table.
• Our clients want to get their time in the sun and be made famous for the work they produce in partnership with their agency teams – to do this, we need to regularly be entering at least two awards per year.
• Starcom and Publicis Media need to show case the great work you do. To do this we need at least two case studies produced, from the work that you do each year.
• Planners lean on our strategic teams to provide direction, so they can implement and turn strategy into action.
• Our media investment team rely on our strategists to provide the clout that will unlock buying efficiencies with media suppliers.
• Our Power of One teams and creative agency partners need us to provide a deep understanding of the customer/ client / consumer and provide inspiration to produce meaningful communication.
• Because of this, we actively seek out strategic talent with the personality, smarts and attitude to manage multiple work streams, multiple clients and multiple agency stakeholders.
• Starcom wants you to grow and thrive in an environment that demands strategic excellence.
• In return, we provide a culture where everyone’s opinions count, where your ideas and inputs are valued and where you are given the autonomy to push yourself as far as your ambition leads you.

The Job Description:

• An Integrated Media Strategist at Starcom is expected to be data driven, insights lead and a creative thinker, who strives to make meaningful impact on the business of the client’s they work on.
• This role demands confidence, presence and the skills to make a meaningful impact. Never just taking and executing orders, Starcom Integrated Media Strategists are expected to direct, inspire and add value at every turn.
• A high level of collaboration, a willingness to teach others and a real desire to push the boundaries is what will be expected.
• In addition, this role requires a high level of accountability and responsibility over the large offline and online media investments we are entrusted to manage.
• Some working outside the standard working hours may be necessary.

The Job Purpose:

• To be accountable for the successful delivery of media strategies, touchpoint recommendations, media opportunity evaluations and reports across online and offline channels.
• To deliver ongoing incremental media improvements, based on post campaign analyses, MMM’s and audit results.
• To deeply understand the market, audiences and segments that will unlock market growth and opportunity on your portfolio.
• To demonstrate real passion, care and vision for the brands in your portfolio.
• To unearth and deliver the best media owner relationships, partnerships and JBP’s that deliver business outcomes and creative media opportunities.
• To produce award-winning entries and case studies that demonstrate real impact and results for our clients – for internal and external awards.
• Together with the team, successfully meet the client’s contracted KPI’s and the commercial targets.
• To input, inform and report to the regional and global teams.
• To grow the strategic reputation of the agency by delivering world-class strategic excellence.
• To produce at least one thought-leadership article per annum.
• What you can expect in an average week:
• You will be involved with numerous brand managers, so it’s important to develop a good understanding and identify specific business needs for each one.
• Your average week may include:
• Attend key strategic briefings, status meetings, integration meetings with agency partners
• Produce and present media strategies
• Be present and on time, to all required meetings.
• Work collaboratively with our colleagues, global teams and creative agency partners.
• Review and direct all offline and online media outputs.
• Collaboratively work with and direct the digital media planners, campaign managers, DV360 and search specialists.
• Work collaboratively within the Digital Advertising Operations and Buying process - write and present internal briefs across all digital disciplines, monitor progress, direct optimisation changes, avoid under / over-spends and add provide insight to post campaign reports.
• Work collaboratively within the Offline Planning and Buying processes - write and present internal briefs across all off disciplines, monitor progress, direct optimisation changes add provide insight to post campaign reports.
• Work collaboratively within the Out-Of-home Planning and Buying process - write and present internal brief, monitor progress, direct optimisation changes add provide insight to post campaign reports.
• Sign off all digital media billing packs relevant to your portfolio, to ensure alignment and avoid under and overspends.
• Update monthly forecasting reports.
• Ensure the Media-tools platform is kept up to date.
• Keep your Google, Facebook, Twitter and any other required media owner certifications up to date and participate in required training sessions.
• Ensure that your time sheets are maintained and timeously updated.

Qualifications and Languages:

• A marketing / media / communications degree, diploma or certificate

Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Google Analytics

Training requirements:

• You will be required to acquire the following certificates over the first six months in your new position.
• Google Ads Video
• Google Shopping Ads
• Google Display Ads
• Google Ads Search
• Facebook Bluep

Qualifications
Experience:

• At least 5 years of media strategy experience
• At least 3 years working on a global client account
• At least 5 years of experience working on a TV-lead account
• At least 2 years of experience working with TV + digital video synergy
• At least 2 years of experience preparing and presenting digital strategy.

Hard Skills:

• Numerically strong and analytically able
• Strong communicator with effective interpersonal relationships across team and clients
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Word, best-in-class Power Point, Excel, Outlook and web-based applications.
• Must be able to cross tabulate data in Telmar / Ariana, TGI / GWI or other cross-tabulation software.
• The ability to synthesize and reduce different inputs to create a well-considered and accurate representative view.
• English fluency and language skills for effective business writing
• Strong presentation skills
• Solid data interpretation and analytics skills
• Be able to exercise strategic principles and structured thinking to tackle business development projects assigned by client
• Be able to select appropriate frameworks, tools and approaches to use in solving client problems
• Develop strategies that interpret cultural and social trends as well as data relevant to client business

Additional Information
Hard Skills:

• Numerically strong and analytically able
• Strong communicator with effective interpersonal relationships across team and clients
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Word, best-in-class Power Point, Excel, Outlook and web-based applications.
• Must be able to cross tabulate data in Telmar / Ariana, TGI / GWI or other cross-tabulation software.
• The ability to synthesize and reduce different inputs to create a well-considered and accurate representative view.
• English fluency and language skills for effective business writing
• Strong presentation skills
• Solid data interpretation and analytics skills
• Be able to exercise strategic principles and structured thinking to tackle business development projects assigned by client
• Be able to select appropriate frameworks, tools and approaches to use in solving client problems

Develop strategies that interpret cultural and social trends as well as data relevant to client business

• Soft Skills
• Is open to constructive feedback and challenges accordingly.
• Is effective at building relationships and working as a team
• Shows leadership and decision-making ability
• Manages change well – adapts and remains flexible to business priorities
• Ability to collaborate without ego as well as work effectively independently
• Is willing to transfer skills and share knowledge openly
• Ability to self-start and self-manage