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• We’re a big retail ad agency looking for a MW Digital &TTL Copywriter, with a strong digital copywriting background. The successful candidate will join a small, experienced team on a medium-sized supermarket retail account.
• The ideal candidate will be a strong writer with the ability to conceptualise and roll out digital campaigns and touch points. Working under the direction of the Creative Group Head, the candidate will collaborate with designers and art directors and possess the ability to multitask in a face-paced environment without losing his/her sense of humour.
• The position is at 99c's Head Office in Foreshore, Cape Town, with a 3-day at the office policy.

Requirements
Minimum relevant experience required:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• 3+ years’ experience at an ad agency or in-house marketing department or related field
• A portfolio that reflects creative copywriting proficiencies (both short and longer copy)
• Solid knowledge/understanding of digital platforms in conjunction with more traditional channels essential
• The ability to take the lead on projects and put together engaging presentations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• A basic understanding of SEO and metadata keywording
• Easy-going personality and the ability to work in a team
• The ability to accept and apply creative guidance and feedback
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and manage his/her time in order to meet deadlines

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Role Summary:

• We are looking for a passionate Art Director with Advertising agency experience, someone with a strong creative portfolio that showcases the skill set to capture promotional excitement and breakthrough designs for a national retail client. The successful applicant will be tasked to carry visual and conceptual skills from initial brief to final artwork. Our ideal candidate must have a keen eye for little and big details, work extremely well under pressure with quick deadlines, high work volume and demanding pitches. We want someone who is resourceful, a self-starter and a conceptual thinker. If you are all of the above and then some, have great communication skills, exceptional lay-out skills; know a thing or two about Art Direction in an Agency environment and plays well with others – we want to see your portfolio

Job Scope includes but is not limited to:

• Working in a team under the leadership of a Group Head and Creative Director to conceptualize 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 conceptualization.
• 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
Minimum relevant experience and skills/attributes required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 3 years’ experience as an art director in a large/integrated Advertising Agency
• At least 3 years’ previous experience in a high-volume environment
• Demonstrated experience with social media design across various social media platforms
• Strong skills in design software such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator non-negotiable
• Knowledge and proficiency in Figma
• Experience in digital and experiential advertising advantageous
• 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