Junior Art Director

Role Summary

• We are looking for a passionate Art Director looking to gain experience and grow in a retail agency, someone who's keen to learn how to capture promotional excitement and breakthrough designs for a national retail client. The successful applicant will be tasked to carry visual and conceptual skills from initial brief to final artwork – with guidance from Seniors in the team.
• Our ideal candidate must have a keen eye for little and big details, work extremely well under pressure with quick deadlines, high work volume and demanding pitches. We want someone who is resourceful, a self-starter and a conceptual thinker. If you are all of the above and are keen to grow with us – we want to see your portfolio.

Job Scope includes but is 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
• We're keen to meet candidates who've just completed their qualifications.

Requirements

Minimum relevant experience and skills/attributes required

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 0-2years' experience as an art director in a large/integrated Advertising Agency
• At least 0-2 years' previous experience in a high-volume environment
• Demonstrated experience with social media design across various social media platforms
• Strong skills in design software such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator non-negotiable
• Experience in digital and experiential advertising advantageous
• 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