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Art Director

Art Director

Aramex South AfricaCape Town, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description

Job title : Art Director

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : November 08, 2025

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Job Description

  • Create and manage the overall design and visual style for ad campaigns, photoshoots, websites and commercial film productions.
  • Supervise and mentor a group of mid-level and junior designers.
  • Manage multiple briefs and projects for yourself and for your direct reports
  • Study creative briefs and determine requirements
  • Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience
  • Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the copywriters
  • Conceptualize visuals based on requirements Define the visual direction of a campaign and photoshoots
  • Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs to visualize ideas
  • Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
  • Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic
  • Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media
  • Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final art works
  • Test graphics across various media
  • Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
  • Amend designs after feedback
  • Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
  • Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions
  • Present completed ideas to team members / project owners
  • Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices

    • Job Requirements - Experience and Education

  • Extensive experience in art direction and graphic design (min. 6 years experience in a creative or inh-house agency)
  • A strong portfolio of concepts, photo manipulation, graphics, and / or compelling layouts.
  • Familiarity with design software (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • A keen eye for aesthetics and details
  • Strong conceptual and presentation skills
  • Technical knowledge of photography and film production
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
  • Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is expected
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