Art Director - Cape Town at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Art direction: TASTE

• Working closely with the EIC and food director to art direct TASTE magazine and ensure that it informs the creative identity of all the other TASTE channels
• Brainstorming content and design concepts with the editorial team
• Commissioning photographers and illustrators and picture editing
• Providing visual briefs and references to stylists, photographers, videographers and illustrators in keeping with the TASTE CI as required
• Designing pages for print – specifically features and covers
• Attending TASTE shoots as required and all cover shoots to ensure the best possible images are created in line with the brand
• Ensuring that the art direction of TASTE and all its assets aligns to both the client’s objectives and the audience’s needs
• Overseeing the work of the senior multimedia designer
• Overseeing the repro and production process
• Overseeing the print process and liaise with the WW production manager as required to ensure clients expectations of standards are met
• Attending WW briefing sessions with the brand and agency teams and work with the EIC and TASTE team to translate into creative executions for TASTE magazine and digital channels.

Commercial art direction

• Working closely with the commercial art director to provide art direction and design support on WW campaign projects
• Attending WW-briefed video shoots when required and work with the food director, stylists and video teams to art direct moving content for WW
• Working with the commercial art director, TASTE team and WW brand team to interpret and execute WW-specific briefs in line with the WW creative identity
• Providing creative mock-ups for both moving and stills content for WW
• Providing visual briefs and references to the teams producing WW assets
• Attending WW-briefed shoots as required, working closely with the food director to reflect the WW brand and answer the specific brief
• Attending WW internal reviews to approve mock-ups and final executions when required
• Working closely with the head of operations and core production team to ensure deadlines are met on WW projects
• Delegating design work, give constructive feedback and pass on of skills to the senior multimedia designer on TASTE and any other junior art staff or stylists

What you should have:

• Degree or equivalent in graphic design or a related qualification
• 10+ years design experience with at least 5 years on magazines
• A high proficiency in relevant software and applications, including but not limited to all Adobe design software eg. InDesign, PhotoShop, Lightroom, Acrobat etc
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong presentation skills and experience in presenting work to clients
• Ability to work with teams across multiple levels of seniority to achieve project goals
• Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to adapt to changing project requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a team