Junior Art Director - Cape Town, South Africa - 99 Cents

99 Cents

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Our Cape Town office is looking for a passionate
Junior Art Director with a focus on retail advertising to join our Creative Team on one of our retail fashion clients.

Someone with the skill set to capture promotional excitement and breakthrough designs for a national retail fashion client. The successful applicant will be tasked to carry visual and conceptual skills from initial brief to final artwork.

Job Scope includes but not limited to:

Working in a team under the leadership of a Group Head and 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

Minimum relevant experience and skills/attributes required:

At least 1 years' experience as an art director in a large/integrated Advertising Agency
At least 1 years' previous experience in a highvolume environment
Demonstrated experience with social media design across various social media platforms
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop) & After Effects

Knowledge of the digital landscape, specifically social platforms and its relevant features
- (Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, etc) as well as ecommerce platforms

Has experience in basic animation/motion graphics & video editing will be a bonus, but not essential
Understanding of UI/UX digital marketing best practices will be a bonus, but not essential
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 agency's creative goals and the client's business objectives
Experience in digital and experiential advertising advantageous
Able to multitask, work to tight deadlines, and follow agency process
Refined design aesthetic & meticulous eye for detail
Has an interest in fashion, culture & other lifestyle trends
Work ethic: Should be able to describe oneself as "Committed, reliable, curious, selfmotivated, flexible, adaptable, team player"
Flexible to work outside of normal working hours (overtime if and when required)
Prior experience on Workbook will be advantageous, but not essential

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