Mid Art Director x2 at The South African Breweries (SAB)

End Date: March 31, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Develop clear, original concepts in close collaboration with Copywriters
• Translate ideas into strong visual narratives through storyboards, mock-ups, and design systems
• Create high-quality visual execution across digital, social, integrated, and occasional traditional channels
• Interpret briefs with a solid understanding of brand strategy, marketing objectives, and target audiences
• Take creative work from initial concept through to final execution, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Collaborate effectively with the wider departments: Strategy, Digital Products, Production, and Business Support across multiple disciplines
• Confidently present creative ideas and final work to internal teams and clients
• Stay ahead of digital, design, and cultural trends, continuously applying best practices to elevate creative output
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital, social, and integrated campaign work, with evidence of concept, craft, and consistency
• A refined eye for design, layout, typography, and motion
• Experience working across social platforms and digital ecosystems
• The ability to balance creativity with strategic thinking and commercial objectives
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Proven experience collaborating closely with copywriters and creative leads to develop conceptually strong ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead visual execution from concept through to final delivery across multiple platforms.
• Solid understanding of brand strategy, marketing objectives, and audience-led design.
• Working knowledge of contemporary design tools and workflows (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, motion or prototyping tools).
• Confidence in presenting creative ideas and work internally and to clients
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Award recognition or industry accolades are advantageous but not essential
• Log time accurately and consistently across all projects
• Ensure work is properly backed up and stored according to agency processes
• Follow work through each department to ensure seamless delivery across teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Art Direction, Digital Design, or a related creative field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an agency or studio environment, with a strong focus on digital-first and integrated campaigns.