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Group Head: Art - Cape TownFull job descriptionA leading full-service communications agency, known for seamlessly delivering impactful solutions with unparalleled retail expertise. From strategy to execution across all media types, 99c is the trusted partner for brands navigating the complexities of advertising and marketing. Our Cape Town office is looking for a Creative Group Head (Art Direction) to join our Creative Team. Our ideal candidate is a solutions-driven, conceptual Creative Group Head who has honed his/her art direction craft in both Digital and ATL art direction. We are looking for someone who has excellent time-management skills; is detail-oriented and holds him/herself accountable. The successful incumbent will conceptualise creative campaign strategies and translate them into high quality digital and ATL campaigns from concept to completion in accordance with brand guidelines. We want a Creative Group Head with a great, can-do attitude with an innate ability to lead a vibrant creative team. Responsibilities:Well-versed in web, app and social media collateralSupervising and managing all production stagesDevelop a constructive working relationship with internal teams and assist in building creative rationalesShare knowledge and build excitement of creative trends within the teamRespond quickly to team needs, providing support and constructive feedbackWorking closely with the client service and traffic teams on daily aspects of projectsPassion for the work and a key driver for high creative standardsRemain up-to-date and ahead of the curve with the latest digital marketing trends, techniques and technologiesThe successful candidate will be a senior working resource (receiving studio briefs) and overseeing studio Minimum Requirements include:Relevant degree or diplomaRelevant years experience as a Senior Art Director or Creative Associate in an advertising/creative agencyExperienced on Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, FIGMA essential)Good understanding of ATL and digital marketing and technologyAble to solve problems creatively and effectivelyProactive and have a good understanding of how to run a campaign and push process in order to meet the objectives of the briefProficient in the latest software and confident working on a MacMust be able to work under extreme pressure in order to meet tight deadlinesExperience on retail accounts highly advantageousFamiliar with photography (trends) working with stylists/photographers, have TV/video, print and digital experience Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV, link to Behance/Wixsite portfolio and salary expectation via our HR Platform.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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