Art Director

Publicis Groupe

Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This role at Publicis Groupe involves collaborating closely with the Creative Director to conceptualize, execute, and oversee creative projects. The position is crucial for ensuring high-quality and cohesive deliverables that adhere to brand standards. The successful candidate will work with a team of designers, multimedia editors, and writers, fostering a creative environment focused on innovation and excellence in visual storytelling. **What you will do** * Work in partnership with the Creative Director to develop, execute, and oversee creative concepts. * Collaborate with designers, copywriters, editors, and other team members to ensure cohesive and high-quality deliverables. * Report to the Creative Director, leading and inspiring a team of designers and editors in creating visually striking and brand-consistent material. * Align with the Creative Director to oversee the visual development of creative assets, ensuring alignment with the client's and global lead agency’s vision/objectives. * Produce compelling designs and storyboards for a variety of media, including digital, print, and multimedia. * Ensure all creative work is executed on-brand and to the high standards expected by Publicis Production. * Self-manage across multiple projects, timelines, and priorities efficiently. * Liaise with the Creative Director to present ideas, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments on projects. * Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new techniques and ideas into projects. * Encourage a culture of creativity and innovation within the team. * Review, receive, and implement feedback from the Creative Director on projects to maintain quality and consistency. * Ensure final creative products meet client expectations and brand standards. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Proven experience in a senior art direction or similar creative leadership role. * Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in digital, print, and multimedia design. * Excellent leadership, communication, and collaborative skills. * Proficiency in creative tools and software. * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Passion for innovation and staying current with industry trends. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a visionary thinker with the ability to inspire and lead creative teams while balancing client needs and brand objectives. They should be a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creative excellence, particularly in visual storytelling. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial, as the Art Director will navigate complex projects and dynamic market conditions. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/art-director-publicis-groupe-2 Source: myjobmag

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    * The role will collaborate closely with the Creative Director to conceptualize, execute, and oversee creative projects. This role is crucial in ensuring high-quality and cohesive deliverables that adhere to brand standards. The successful candidate will work with a talented team of designers and  multimedia editors & writers, fostering a creative environment that emphasizes innovation and excellence in visual storytelling. Responsibilities CREATIVE COLLABORATION: * Work in partnership with the Creative Director to develop, execute and oversee creative concepts. * Collaborate with designers, copywriters, editors and other team members to ensure cohesive and high-quality deliverables. ART DIRECTION: * Reporting to the Creative Director – you will lead and inspire a team of designers and editors in creating visually striking and brand-consistent material. * Align with the Creative Director to oversee the visual development of creative assets, ensuring alignment with the client's & global lead agency’s vision/objectives. DESIGN EXECUTION: * Produce compelling designs & storyboards for a variety of media, including digital, print, and multimedia. * Ensure all creative work is executed on-brand and to the high standards expected by Publicis Production PROJECT MANAGEMENT: * Self-management across multiple projects, timelines, and priorities efficiently. * Liaise with Creative Director to present ideas, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments on projects. INNOVATION AND TRENDS: * Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new techniques and ideas into projects. * Encourage a culture of creativity and innovation within the team. QUALITY ASSURANCE: * Review, receive and implement feedback from Creative Director on projects, to maintain quality and consistency. * Ensure final creative products meet client expectations and brand standards. Qualifications * Proven experience in a senior art direction or similar creative leadership role. * Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in digital, print, and multimedia design. * Excellent leadership, communication, and collaborative skills. * Proficiency in creative tools and software. * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Passion for innovation and staying current with industry trends. Skills * This role requires a visionary thinker with the ability to inspire and lead creative teams while balancing client needs and brand objectives. * The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creative excellence. * Flexibility and adaptability are crucial, as the Art Director will navigate complex projects and dynamic market conditions.

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