Senior Art Director
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Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Established in 2004 OLIVER is the worlds first and only specialist in designing building and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group were at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency spark creativity and drive insightful decision-making empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Role: Art Director
Location: Durban South Africa (Onsite)
About the role:
Working in a team under the leadership of the 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 conceptualisation.
- 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
What you will be doing:
- Concept Development: Collaborate with copywriters and creative teams to generate and execute bold innovative ideas for digital campaigns across various platforms (social media web mobile and more).
- Design Excellence: Deliver visually compelling creative that aligns with client objectives brand guidelines and user experience best practices.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with designers strategists and developers to ensure cohesive storytelling and seamless execution of creative ideas.
- Client Engagement: Present concepts and creative work to clients confidently articulating your vision and rationale clearly.
- Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of emerging digital and design trends incorporating fresh cutting-edge ideas into your work.
- Mentorship: Guide junior creatives providing constructive feedback and nurturing talent within the team.
What you need to be great in this role:
- Tertiary qualification in Art Direction/Graphic Design
- At least 6years experience working as an Art Director with 3 years being in a mid-levelrole within an advertising agency
- Strong portfolio that demonstrates a range of conceptual work from ATL to Digital (awards/finalists a must)
- Excellent conceptual and design skills
- Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word/PowerPoint etc.)
- Knowledge of and experience in Adobe Creative Suite applications
- Strong communication & presentation skills
- Strong multi-tasking skills (ability to work on more than one brief at any given time)
- Additional Information
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Ability to work well in a highly pressurized fast-paced environment
- Curious imaginative creative mind with a passion for everything advertising related
- Meticulous with attention to detail
- Proactive - a can do attitude and willing to go the extra mile
- Accountable
- Solution and deadline driven
Req ID: 14828
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Our values shape everything we do:
BeAmbitiousto succeed
BeImaginativeto push the boundaries of whats possible
BeInspirationalto do groundbreaking work
Bealways learningand listening to understand
BeResults-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community clients and creations
OLIVER a part of the Brandtech Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age neurodivergence disability status or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively we work towards our missionembedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Mac Os
- Photography
- HTML5
- Layout Design
- Logo Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Digital design
- Web Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Branding
About Company
Oliver are the world's first and only advertising company to build in-house marketing teams and ecosystems. Your very own in house media agency.
