Overview
Creative Group Head/Art Jobs in Durban, South Africa at OLIVER Agency 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:Creative Group Head (Art)
Location:Durban, South Africa (hybrid)
ROLE MISSIONWorking in partnership with our client, the Creative Group Head will lead and create campaigns that are unexpected and purposeful. A person who can inspire teams and individuals to unlock their potential. An individual with the maturity, motivation and wisdom to convey the vision and values of the agency to staff. You will conceptualise and execute TTLcreative solutionsthat consistently and clearly communicate our clients’ brand identities, positioning and messaging through all brand touch points.
You have to be able to see the whole picture, build client relationships, problem-solve effectively, and communicate exceptionally well. If you have 8+ years’ experience, producing great work, and are looking to growyour skillsacross a variety of famous clients, keep reading.
THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF…
You are a team player with the ability to work independently
You are able to remain calm in a highly pressurised environment
You are strategic and creative mind-set
You are assertive
You are accountable
You are proactive
You are resilient
You are a problem solver and solution driven
You must be deadline driven
You are meticulous withattention to detail
What You Will Be Doing In Your Role
Conceptualise and execute award winning creative ideas
Lead and inspire Art Direction best practice
Manage visual identity of a brand
Interact with other agency teams/divisions to develop creative concepts
Create social, digital, print, TV, OOH and editorial layouts and oversee shoots
Ensure consistency and integration of art direction across allcommunicationchannels
Responsible for seeing the idea through thecreative processto final sign off
Work to brief and show understanding and relevance to the target market
Mentor junior and mid art directors
Participate in new business initiatives, from identifying opportunities to pitch development.
Hands on creative development from concept to implementation. Providequality assuranceof all creative deliverables.
Oversee creative consultations with strategy and account teams to assure appropriate creative strategies, adequacy/accuracy of input, schedules, budgets, production support, necessary reviews, and client presentations.
What Skills Will Help You Be Successful
A tertiary degree or diploma in art direction and marketing/communications.
8+ years of experience (preference will be given to candidates from agency environments)
Greatleadershipskills.
Strong portfolio of work.
Strong conceptual ability.
A solid understanding of the fundamentals in brand building.
Hungry to make award winning work.
Experience in through-the-line and digital advertising is crucial.
The ability to guide creative teams to con…
Title: Creative Group Head/Art
Company: OLIVER Agency South Africa
Location: Durban, South Africa
Category: Creative Arts/Media, Marketing / Advertising / PR
