Snr Art Director

TL;DR

Snr Art Director: Conceptualizing and executing campaigns based on client and internal briefs with an accent on design and conceptualization. Focus on delivering visually compelling creative that aligns with client objectives and brand guidelines.

Location: Durban, South Africa (hybrid - 3 days a week in office)

Company

OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands.

What you will do

• Collaborate with copywriters and creative teams to generate and execute innovative ideas for digital campaigns across various platforms.
• Deliver visually compelling creative that aligns with client objectives, brand guidelines, and user experience best practices.
• Work closely with designers, strategists, and developers to ensure cohesive storytelling and seamless execution of creative ideas.
• Present concepts and creative work to clients confidently, articulating your vision and rationale clearly.
• Stay ahead of emerging digital and design trends, incorporating fresh, cutting-edge ideas into your work.
• Guide junior creatives, providing constructive feedback and nurturing talent within the team.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Art Direction / Graphic Design.
• At least 6 years’ experience working as an Art Director with 3 years being in a mid-level role within an Advertising Agency.
• Strong portfolio that demonstrates a range of conceptual work from ATL to Digital.
• Excellent conceptual and design skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite applications.
• Strong communication & presentation skills and multi-tasking skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Be Ambitious to succeed.
• Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work.
• Be always learning and listening to understand.
• Be Results-focused to exceed expectations.
• Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations.