• The ideal candidate for Art Director has demonstrable experience in the Creative and/or Digital Marketing space, and has worked as a team leader with a portfolio to show for his/her best achievements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the graphic designers to assess the needs of clients or the company, formulate project strategies, and design visual elements for advertising campaigns
• Delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions as needed (Traffic Management)
• Collaborate with the copywriting department to generate clear and innovative ideas and concepts
• Create sketches, storyboards, and roughs to visualise ideas effectively
• Conducting research to gain a deeper understanding of brand goals, target audiences, and industry trends
• Identifying gaps and filling them through training, capacity building and suggesting better management for the Creative Department
• Troubleshooting any design, personnel, or process issues that may arise
• Identifying areas for process improvement within the design department.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as an AD
• Experience in graphic design with a supporting portfolio
• Proficiency with graphic design softwares e.g. Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.
• Strong Interpersonal, time and project management, presentation, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to lead a team and to delegate responsibility