| Remuneration: | – R18000 basic salary |
| Province: | Western Cape |
| City: | Cape Town |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #AVNA070812 |
Job description
This is strictly an AA position.
Are you an experienced AA junior art director and wanting to move on to the client side? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you.
One of SA’s leading retail groups is currently seeking a junior art director to aid in the conceptualisation and production of advertising and marketing campaigns. To have ideas and to develop them into distinctive, brand building sales materials.
Requirements
To be part of the team that conceptualises, designs and produces award winning creative work
Work through-the-line
Manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently
Be responsible for the quality of execution and quality of thinking
Come up with the best creative solution achieved within budget
Work as a team with the senior art director, creative director, copywriters and designers
Responsible for seeing the idea through the creative process to final sign off
Work to brand guidelines
Work to brief and show understanding and relevance to the target market
Attend pre-production meetings
Attend all photo shoots and location visits, providing direction to photographers to meet clients brief
Personal Skills/Attributes
Relevant three year degree/diploma
A proven track record of doing breakthrough advertising and a passion for the challenges of the new age of communication
Three to five years’ experience – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Keynote ATL, brand and digital experience
Strong concept development and graphic design ability
Must be able to show a portfolio demonstrating ability and experience.
Creative and technical skills
Previous agency experience is advantageous
Proficient in CS5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and knowledge of flash) Mac and PC
Strong administrative skills
Good communication skills
Good planning and organisational skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Must also be able to work under stress and meet deadlines
Ability to work from concept right through to execution
Motivated, energetic, passionate, a self-starter
Strong creative thinker with inherent graphic design ability
Must be able to work well in a team
Contact details
Natalie Akermann
Ad Talent
27214223590
