Art Director at OLIVER Agency

About the role:

Working in a team under the leadership of a Group Head and ECD 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 4 years’ experience working as an Art Director with 1 year 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