Job description

Ninety9cents is a full-service, integrated advertising agency with branches in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and is one of South Africa’s largest independently owned agencies. Led by founder and Managing Director, Andrew Brand, the agency’s extensive client base includes leading brands such as Shoprite/Checkers, Ackermans, PUMA, Spur Group, Capitec and Distell, to name but a few. 

We are looking for an art director who thinks a little differently – someone who can attack an open brief with very few parameters in addition to executing detailed briefs.

They must be keen to go above and beyond of what’s traditionally expected of an art director, as well as tackle through-the-line brand work and retail.

Must have a keen eye for detail and work well under tight deadlines and pitches.  A bonus would be if our new recruit has skills or an interest in other creative fields, such as video editing, web design, illustrating – anything unexpected that can add value.

Requirements

We are looking for an art director who thinks a little differently – someone who can attack an open brief with very few parameters in addition to executing detailed briefs.

They must be keen to go above and beyond of what’s traditionally expected of an art director, as well as tackle through-the-line brand work and retail.

Must have a keen eye for detail and work well under tight deadlines and pitches. A bonus would be if our new recruit has skills or an interest in other creative fields, such as video editing, web design, illustrating – anything unexpected that can add value.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Be willing to operate under the leadership of a group head and creative director to conceptualise and execute campaigns based on client and/or internal briefs
• Be able to present work imaginatively and confidently to clients and senior creatives
• Be skilled in design and conceptualisation
• Maintain high standards for execution and attention to detail
• Collaborate well with a team and other departments. He/she will work very closely with the most senior team members and departments, both in person and via Skype or teleconference
• Possess strong skills in design software such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

Requirements:

• Relevant diploma/degree preferred
• Five+ years’ relevant experience as an art director or in a similiar role
• Experience in digital and experiential advertising
• Valid driver’s license and own transport

If you have not received a response to your application within two weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Applications from EE candidates will be considered with preference in compliance with the EE Act.

Posted on 19 Jun 13:54