Company Description
Machine_ is a TLL creative solutions agency represented across Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, and is home to over 75 adventurous minds. At Machine_ we don’t believe that intuition and gut feel are enough. That’s why everything we do starts with an insight. Our team of experts uses these insights to create impactful and accountable solutions that touch consumers at every point in their connected world.
Machine_ is part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the fastest-growing global networks.
Machine’s mantra, Never Afraid, underpins our values of; doing the right thing, being curious, solution orientated and at its core truly giving a sh*t. Living this mantra daily helps grow our clients’ businesses and these are the values we look for when recruiting new talent. The right personality is just as important as the right experience. We’re here to work hard and have fun while doing it.
Job Description
Do you have a passion for great creative ideas? Ideas that aren’t bound into a single channel or discipline. We’re looking for a MW Conceptual Art Director to join our Johannesburg studio. Someone with the ability to create campaigns that consumers love and can’t wait to share. If you’re a high energy individual who’s obsessed with culture and willing to work hard and play hard, then you might just be who Machine_ is looking for.
Scope of the role:
To conceptualise and execute creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate our clients’ brand identities, positioning and messaging through all brand touchpoints.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Work with a Copywriter to conceptualise and produce award-winning creative work within the scope of the brand and creative brief supplied (i.e. TVC, print. billboard etc.)
- Present ideas / concepts in a professional manner to both internal and external stakeholders
- Work seamlessly and efficiently, by yourself and with others
- Create original graphics and layouts for presentations, print, TV, OOH, storyboards, social, etc.
- Collaborate with other agency members/teams/divisions to develop creative concepts
- Manage visual identity of brands
- Ensure consistency and integration of art direction across all communication channels
- Responsible for seeing the idea through the creative process to final sign off
- Work according to the brief - understand the relevance of the target market
- Keep abreast of current trends within the Advertising industry
Qualifications
Qualifications / Experience / Skills
- Tertiary qualification in Art Direction
- Minimum 4 years’ experience working as an Art Director in an Advertising Agency
- Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word / PowerPoint etc.)
- Strong experience using Adobe Creative Suite applications (After Effects / Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe XD) and Figma
- Strong presentation skills (comfortable presenting internally and externally)
- Strong multi-tasking skills (able to work on multiple briefs at any given time)
- Strong time management skills
Additional Information
Personal Attributes
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Ability to work well in a highly pressurized, fast-paced environment
- Curious, imaginative creative mind with a passion for everything advertising related
- Meticulous with attention to detail
- Proactive - a “can do” attitude and willing to go the extra mile
- Accountable
- Solution and deadline driven
- Other:
- Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime - if and when required)
- Able to work on alcohol brands (if and when required)
Candidates must please submit a concise CV and a link to an online porti. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Publics Groupe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan. All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to all candidates from designated groups.
