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They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Ours was in 2008, when Andrew Brand and Lewin de Villiers decided to open their own agency. That’s all it took: two strategic and creative minds, a shared vision and, of course, a pitch. Cue an unfaltering work ethic, courage, determination and creativity, and our very first pitch became...
Description
We are looking for a passionate Senior Conceptual Designer with fashion retail client experience, someone with the skill set to capture promotional excitement and breakthrough campaigns for a national fashion retail client.
Become a part of delivering quality 360 campaigns to be proud of; delivering and encouraging award-winning work, from conceptualising integrated concepts through to execution, exceeding client expectations and creatively solve problems effectively. An eye for detail and the ability to work well under pressure, as well as being up to date with the latest digital marketing trends, techniques and technologies are essential requirements.
Our ideal candidate will be a both Print & Digital Conceptual creative all-star!
Role includes but is not limited to:
- Working in a team under the leadership of a Creative Director to conceptualise and execute campaigns based on both client and internal briefs
- Present work imaginatively and confidently to clients and senior creatives
- Be skilled in design and conceptualization
- Someone with the skill set to capture promotional excitement and breakthrough designs for a national fashion retail client.
- Maintain exceptionally high standards for execution and attention to detail
- Collaborate and communicate well with the team and other departments
- Have an eternally positive disposition especially when the going gets rough
Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification
- At least 5 years’ experience as an Art Director/Conceptual Designer in a large/integrated Advertising Agency
- At least 5 years’ previous experience in a high-volume environment
- Experience with digital design across all channels; web design; designing of E-commerce websites; animations and social media.
- Experience in high-volume environments with fast turnarounds.
Strong Conceptual Design ability preferred
- Great presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- A powerful creative portfolio that demonstrates originality, innovation and problem-solving
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, utilise resources, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within scope.
- Strong interpersonal skills; a team player, persuasive negotiator, positive and innovative thinker
- Maintain high standards for execution and attention to detail.
- Highly motivated and a high level of initiative; ability to work independently, in support of the agency’s creative goals and the client’s business objectivesative thinker
- Maintain high standards for execution and attention to detail.
- Highly motivated and a high level of initiative; ability to work independently, in support of the agency’s creative goals and the client’s business objectives.
- Experience in presenting campaigns to creative heads and clients.
Technical skills/knowledge:
- App and Web Design
- Figma
- Art Direction both Digital and ATL
- Animation/GIF
- Digital Design across all channels
- Visual Merchandising, In-store signage and Posters
- Print layouts
- Emailers
- Social Media Posts
- UX and UI Design
- Web Banners
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Description
A desktop publishing artist is a skilled DTP Art Director, responsible for translating the templatized work of creative art directors, populating a price and product layout against a brief and finalizing it into print and digital files.
working to a design brief from the client or designer
- using DTP software (Adobe Suite, especially InDesign) to produce a layout for each page of the publication
- Using internal systems; workbook to action briefs, communication, timesheets
- Using RMS to fully complete all DTP work - no manual changes unless communicated and flagged
- Meeting required deadlines, tight turn arounds
- Fully understanding and adhering to DTP processes and systems for communication, circulation, FA checks and disking
- Understanding the full FA check list and adhering to this at all times, making sure each job has gone through the Fa check list.
- selecting formatting, such as the size and style of type, column width and spacing
- selecting and checking colours
- Excellent attention to detail
Skills/Attributes:
- Attention to Detail- job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Dependability- job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable and fulfilling obligations
- Initiative- job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges, working long hours
- Works well under pressure, can take instructions, work independently and with other resources
- They need to be flexible, motivated and willing to go the extra mile
- They need to be able to work over and above the normal working hours from time to time
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Solutions Driven
- Logical Thinker
- Attention to detail
- Strong spoken & written communication
- Calm under pressure, yet a sense of urgency
- Ability to multi-task
Requirements
- Minimum Relevant Experience required:Relevant years experience in DTP Art Direction
- Experience in working within a live retail environment would be advantageous
- Understanding pressures
Minimum Education requirements:
- Diploma in Art Direction- highly advantageous but not essential
- Relevant Adobe software
- Mac knowledge
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Description
Our Cape Town office is looking for a MW Copywriter with specialities in both ATL and Digital to join our Creative Team.
Our ideal candidate:
- Has a proven track record of writing for TV, radio and social platforms
- Able to work across various target markets, platforms and channels
- Willing to learn and understand retail brands
- Keeps a cool head and delivers exceptional results under pressure, against fast and tight deadlines and in volume
- Able to work collaboratively in a team and is resourceful; focused and level-headed
- Must be Cape Town based and willing to work in office as well as from home
Requirements
Minimum relevant experience required:
- Relevant degree/diploma in Copywriting is a bonus
- Or can demonstrate Copywriting experience.
- Relevant years work experience as a Copywriter in an advertising agency (a strong television, radio and social portfolio is required)
- Solid knowledge/understanding of digital platforms in conjunction with more traditional channels essential
- Solid working knowledge and understanding of social content including would be a plus:
- EO and SEM
- AdWords
- Analytics Reporting
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