Senior Conceptual Designer at 99C

Description

We are looking for a passionate Senior Conceptual Digital Designer with retail client experience, someone with the skill set to capture promotional excitement and breakthrough campaigns for a national retail client. We are looking for someone who is multi-skilled in the Digital Realm to join our close knit team.

Become a part of delivering quality 360 digital campaigns to be proud of; delivering and encouraging award-winning work, from conceptualising integrated concepts through to execution, exceeding client expectations and creatively solve problems effectively. An eye for detail and the ability to work well under pressure, as well as being up-to-date with the latest digital marketing trends, techniques and technologies are essential requirements.

• Our ideal candidate will be a digital and conceptual creative all-star!
• Role includes but is not limited to: 
• Working in a team under the leadership of a 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

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification

• At least 5 years’ experience as an Art Director/Conceptual Designer in a large/integrated Advertising Agency
• At least 5 years’ previous experience in a high-volume environment
• Experience with digital design across all channels; web design; designing for e-commerce websites; animation and social media design
• Experience in high-volume environments with fast turn-arounds preferred
• Strong conceptual ability preferred
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Critical thinker with creative flair
• A powerful creative portfolio that demonstrates originality, innovation and problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, utilise resources, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within scope
• 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
• Maintain high standards for execution and attention to detail
• Experience in presenting campaigns to creative heads and clients
• Experience working on various brands across various LSMs advantageous

Technical skills/knowledge:

• Web design (landing pages, web banners, etc.)
• HTML (basic understanding)
• Figma
• Art Direction – both Digital and ATL
• Animation (proficiency with Premier Pro or After Effects)
• Digital design across all online channels
• Emailers
• Social Media and Paid Media design experience
• UX and UI Design (basic understanding)