Overview
Art Director Jobs in Durban, South Africa at Findojobs South Africa
Established in 2004,OLIVERis the world’s 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 ofThe Brandtech Group, we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. OurAI solutionsenhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produceinnovativeandimpactfulresults.
Role:Art Director
Location:Durban, South Africa
About the role:
Working in a team under theleadershipof a Group Head and ECD 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 andattention 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,innovativeideas 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 4 years’ experience working as an Art Director with 1 year being in a Mid-level role 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.
Knowledge of and experience in Adobe Creative Suite applications.
Strongmulti-taskingskills (ability to work on more than one brief at any given time).
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 withattention to detail.
Proactive – a “can do” attitude and willing to go the extra mile.
Accountable.
Solution and deadline driven.
Our values shape everything we do:
BeImaginativeto push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Bealways learning and listeningto understand.
Beactively pro-inclusiveand anti-racistacross our community, clients and creations.
OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is anequal opportunity employercommitted to creating aninclusiveworking environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All appli…
Title: Art Director
Company: Findojobs South Africa
Location: Durban, South Africa
Category: Creative Arts/Media
