Mw Art Director

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


Role Summary:We're seeking a talented Mid-Weight Art Director with a focus on retail advertising to join our Creative Team in Cape Town.You'll be working on one of our national retail clients, bringing promotional excitement and breakthrough designs to life.Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop visually compelling concepts from initial brief to final artwork.
  • Create eye-catching designs for retail promotions and campaigns.
  • Collaborate with the Creative Team to deliver innovative advertising solutions.
  • Manage multiple projects with quick turnarounds and high work volumes.
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Proven experience as an Art Director in retail advertising.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing retail-focused work.
  • Exceptional layout and design skills.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design software.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Self-starter mentality with a keen eye for detail.
  • Conceptual thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Why Join 99c:
  • Opportunity to work with national retail clients.
  • Collaborative and dynamic agency environment.
  • Chance to make a significant impact in a leading independent agency.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
Job Scope includes but is not limited to:
  • Collaborative Campaign Development: Work closely within a team under the guidance of a Group Head and Creative Director to conceptualize and execute innovative campaigns based on client and internal briefs.
  • Creative Presentations: Present creative work imaginatively and confidently to clients and senior creatives, ensuring alignment with client objectives and creative vision.
  • Design and Conceptualisation: Demonstrate strong skills in both design and conceptualisation, contributing to the development of unique and impactful advertising solutions.
  • High Standards of Execution: Maintain exceptionally high standards for execution and attention to detail, ensuring all work meets the agency's quality benchmarks.
  • Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments, fostering open communication and a cooperative work environment.
  • Positive Attitude: Maintain a positive and resilient attitude, especially during challenging projects and tight deadlines, contributing to a supportive and productive team atmosphere.
Minimum relevant experience and skills/attributes required:
  • Relevant tertiary qualification
  • At least 2 yearsxe2x80x99 experience as an art director in a large/integrated Advertising Agency
  • At least 2 yearsxe2x80x99 previous experience in a high-volume environment
  • Demonstrated experience with social media design across various social media platforms
  • Strong skills in design software such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator non-negotiable
  • Experience in digital and experiential advertising advantageous
  • 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 agencyxe2x80x99s creative goals and the clientxe2x80x99s business objectives

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1353925
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned