We are looking for an experienced Art Director with a proven track record of awesome work, a self-starter mindset and at least five years’ agency experience TTL and in digital, to join our Jozi jungle.

REPORTING TO THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, THIS PERSON WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Insightful, original ideas; originating and conceptualising creative concepts in addition to leading design thinking within the team.
• Leading a team to deliver, presenting and motivating solutions to clients.
• Driving the creative process and directing quality outputs to connect customers and brands with meaningful and exciting new experiences.
• Ideation and conceptualisation; brainstorming breakthrough ideas with clear strategy and intent.
• Formulate and agree on briefs with all parties to manage creative deliverables.
• Coordinate formal reviews of work produced by creatives in preparation for review at a senior level.
• Champion the Gorilla Awesome agenda, awards, training, strategy, innovation and craft proactive work.
• Lead the creative culture positively with constructive influence internally.
• Stay aware of all work flowing through the company, multitask and understand different projects are at different points, each requiring unique input.
• Provide a well-thought-through solution and communicate this to clients and internal teams
• Ensure that the highest creative and design standards are met and transferred to others.
• Be the brands’ custodian, develop and maintain design guidelines and consistent CI standards.
• Accountability for up-skilling and for the output of the creatives in your team.
• Planning of projects; defining production requirements,  implementing ‘best approach’ and scoping timings.
• Mentoring the creative team, with a key focus on developing juniors.
• Drive creative innovation in the contribution of pitches and proactive projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least five years’ experience in art directing capacity.
• A portfolio of work that is easily accessible.
• Design related degree/diploma. 
• Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, at a minimum.
• The ability to work independently.
• Deadline and task-driven.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player.

Send an email with the subject “I’m Your Art Director” to iwannawork@gorillacreativemedia.com. Include your CV and Portfolio.

We’ll get in touch if we need more info or want to set up an interview.