Current Vacancies at OLIVER Agency

ROLE MISSION

Working in partnership with our client, the Creative Director will be expected to demonstrate a range of skills and cross-functional experience, driving creative excellence throughout the client's portfolio as well as in internal projects as required. You will oversee and direct conceptual and design projects and will ultimately be responsible to collaborate with the various creative teams to ensure the quality of ideas and the end-to-end design execution of jobs, from brief through to implementation and delivery. This role will inspire, lead and support the client’s creative teams at all levels of creative output across the various accounts and play a significant role in defining and advancing a positive and highly productive ideas/design culture for the client.

THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF...

• You are able to combine a deep understanding of relevant trends inherent to the creative, FMCG, pharmaceutical and financial services industry etc…with a varied skillset that will include conceptual thinking, copy/design/art direction for all forms of digital content, shopper, as well as understanding of motion design, social and ecommerce platforms, and their ways of working.
• You have a passion for innovative and effective creative excellence that will inspire the team to consistently develop great work that can be put forward into South Africa’s leading creative awards platforms

ABOUT THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Reports to Managing Director / Operations Director

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN YOUR ROLE

• Oversee the client creative output to meet client’s brief and exacting standards: to proactively monitor the quality of design projects being produced and submitted by leading internal review sessions and seeking feedback from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Direct and review the team’s work to ensure the highest quality, accuracy, and consistency as well as Brand compliance.
• Champion best practice and creative excellence throughout the creative team: help the creative team and clients to find solutions to their briefs as needed.
• To investigate, propose and implement innovative ways of delivering design services to maximise efficiency and productivity.
• Mentorship and line management of the department: to motivate and influence the creative team to constantly strive for excellence in performance.
• Lead regular/annual creative reviews per client to ensure successes are acknowledged and challenges overcome.
• Master a variety of brand tone of voice, visual identities.
• Drive training and development of the department.
• Creative reputation building: drive creative excellence and lead the development of the client awards submissions (internal & external), show reels, and other collateral when needed in collaboration with the various creative leads and the client leadership team.
• Collaborate with the relevant team members from other disciplines.
• Be the creative face the client.
• Develop an effective working relationship with colleagues and client.
• Keep the client's leadership team up to date with creative work being delivered.
• Help to build creative culture within the team.
• Support the team in expanding the portfolio within all client portfolios.
• Plug into the wider client Global creative team.
• Complete timesheets and drive compliance within the creative team as needed

WHAT SKILLS WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL 

• Proven creative excellence with the ability to generate exceptional ideas and practically contribute to copy and design details.
• Have a proven ability to communicate and liaise with all levels in the business. Have a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including outside the design team.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Have a proven ability to effectively manage creative teams.
• Ability to give clear and concise direction to team members, leading by example.
• Push rather than pull leadership style.
• Ability to build a creative culture that enables inclusivity in idea and opinion sharing.
• Ability to direct and nurture creative resources.
• Ability to adapt to different working environments or project teams.
• A powerful grasp of how content can play out across multiple mediums.
• Excellent teamwork and time management skills especially when working remotely.
• Good attention to detail, a proactive attitude and good communication skills.
• Take ownership and responsibility.
• Self- starter.
• Be proficient in Adobe CC, Microsoft Office and other related software.

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ROLE MISSION

Working in partnership with our client, the Managing Partner will understand the complexities around working together with clients on a daily basis and has a strong passion for championing and producing engaging and innovative creative. We're looking for a strong strategic thinker who works closely with the client as a long-term business partner; steering the development of their brand and marketing strategy and building lasting relationships with Brand Directors and Brand VPs. The Managing Partner will be responsible for the commercial growth of the portfolio and will identify, lead and drive opportunities for growth and innovation.

ABOUT THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Reporting to the Client Service Director, the Managing Partner oversees the team of 40.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN YOUR ROLE

• Exceptional relationship building skills with a track history of creating long-lasting, beneficial alliances with clients
• Act as the escalation point for the client for any issues with your teams, taking a problem-solving attitude and approach
• Confident with client interaction and challenging them when necessary, whilst maintaining a positive relationship.
• The ability to negotiate to create win-win compromises with the client on behalf of the team where needed.
• Responsible for the guidance and development of the team so great communication is essential; ability to inspire the team and spot potential.
• Responsible for the guidance and development of the team and able to inspire and spot potential, leading by example, to motivate and inspire.
• Manage the P&L for the team and forecast operational income to senior management.
• Implementation of new accounts where applicable.

WHAT SKILLS WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL 

• Strong gravitas and the ability to build relationships with senior clients, building trust in the accounts offering.
• A team player with a client centric focus and possess the ability to build strong and effective working relationships with your teams and colleagues.
• Competence in managing teams in a matrix environment.
• Demonstrate ownership of large or complex clients at Partner level.
• Experience in FMCG sector.
• 2-3 years experience in a Deputy MD or Managing Partner role; OR
• 5+ years experience in a Senior Leadership capacity.