Senior Art Director
Job Description
Hungry to shift perceptions and move the market as part of a local agency? Want to be part of dynamic campaigns that address real social issues and national priorities? Looking to take on the big boys and move the needle in the market?
Splash is looking for an art-based senior creative to join our growing team. Interested? Then let’s talk.
Drive and advance art direction, visual development and design
● Research and respond strategically to briefs and deliver art/creatives that effectively meet objectives and are in line with clients’ intent, guidelines and messaging
● Set the design direction of campaigns across various platforms ie art direction, campaign device, design look and feel that is aligned to and amplifies concept
● Work closely with Creative Director and fellow creatives to develop and execute creative concepts
● Work with project managers to crack the creative brief, provide solutions and ensure project timelines are met
● Participate in the entire production process to ensure integrity of final product (print, video, or digital production).
Develop and drive strategy, concepts, and content management for projects
● Generate marketing/communication ideas in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
● Develop and drive through-the-line concepts for campaigns across touchpoints
● Conceptualize, develop and execute original, innovative, and strategically-sound creative concepts and ideas across the full range of design communication channels
● Represent the company to present to and manage clients for assigned projects
Creative mentorship and supervision
● Take a senior creative role to drive, manage and execute innovative, effective and strategically-sound work ie call for ideation, track progress, clear work etc
● Manage and work alongside cross-functional creatives( social, design, copy, animators etc) to ensure quality, timely delivery, and creative integrity of work
● Maintain strategy and concept in developing innovative and effective creative solutions in a timely and budget-aligned manner
● Review, refine and approve creative work developed by the team, ensuring deliverables effectively address the job brief, fulfil objectives and address client input
● Work with internal stakeholders ie account directors/managers, studio manager, producers, freelancers etc to ensure quality, timely delivery, and client satisfaction
Relationships / Communication
● Manage, mentor and support assigned creatives to enhance work quality and delivery
● Create a positive relationship with internal team to ensure positive work environment and strong morale ( both creatives and across the rest of the agency)
● Present to, engage with, and manage stakeholders (internal and external) in presentations and discussions when necessary
● Able to work effectively and positively to win confidence and trust of colleagues, clients and partners
Should have at least 5 years of industry experience in an advertising/design comms agency
A strong track record and portfolio of past work. Experience with government/public service will be an advantage
