Established in 2004, OLIVER is 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 of The Brandtech Group, we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Role: Art Director
Location: Durban, South Africa (Onsite)
About the role:
Working in a team under the leadership of the 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
What you will be doing:
- Concept Development: Collaborate with copywriters and creative teams to generate and execute bold, innovative ideas 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 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 (awards/finalists a must)
- Excellent conceptual and design skills
- Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word/PowerPoint etc.)
- Knowledge of and experience in Adobe Creative Suite applications
- Strong communication & presentation skills
- Strong multi-tasking skills (ability to work on more than one brief at any given time)
- Additional Information
- 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 with attention to detail
- Proactive – a “can do” attitude and willing to go the extra mile
- Accountable
- Solution and deadline driven
Req ID: 14828
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Our values shape everything we do:
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
OLIVER,a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
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