Senior Creative Designer / Junior Art Director

Job Description

That Marketing Guy’s creative team is looking for a Senior Creative Designer / Junior Art Director with strong conceptual thinking, a sharp eye for design and the ability to bring ideas to life across different platforms and touchpoints.

As a 360° marketing agency, you’ll have the opportunity to work across integrated campaigns, digital, social media, branding, print, experiential and other marketing communications, collaborating with different teams to create work that is both visually strong and strategically relevant.

You’ll work with well-known clients across different industries in a collaborative and fast-paced agency environment. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable taking ownership of projects, developing creative ideas and maintaining a high standard of execution from concept to final artwork.

What you’ll be doing:

• Translate creative concepts into strong visual executions across digital, social, print, OOH, events and other marketing touchpoints.
• Work closely with the Creative, Strategy, Content, Video and Client Servicing teams to brainstorm, develop and execute ideas.
• Develop and maintain strong visual identities and ensure consistency across different campaign assets and platforms.
• Take ownership of projects from concept development and design through to adaptation and final artwork.
  Design and art direct social media, digital assets, marketing collaterals, branding materials and campaign key visuals.
• Support and participate in photoshoots, from conceptualisation, moodboarding and shot planning to on-set art direction and final image selection.
• Provide creative direction during shoots, with a good eye for composition, framing, lighting and visual storytelling.
• Prepare final artwork for print and production, ensuring files meet technical and production requirements.
• Liaise with printers, vendors and production partners when required.
• Provide creative guidance and feedback to junior designers, helping to maintain the overall quality and consistency of the work.
• Create simple motion graphics and animations using Adobe After Effects when required.
• Stay aware of current design, advertising, digital and cultural trends, and understand how they can be applied meaningfully to our work.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, art direction and design execution across different types of projects.
• Experience in campaign development, branding, digital and/or print design.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Basic working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, with the ability to create simple motion graphics and animations.
• A strong visual eye for photography, with an understanding of composition, framing, lighting and how imagery contributes to the overall creative direction.
• Basic knowledge of DSLR camera operation and photography is preferred. Professional photography experience is not required.
• Good understanding of typography, layout, colour, composition and visual storytelling.
• Good knowledge of artwork preparation and print production.
• Ability to develop an idea beyond a single visual and adapt it into a cohesive campaign across multiple touchpoints.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment and managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Able to work independently while collaborating closely with a wider creative team.
• Experience with UI/UX, illustration or Procreate is a plus.
• Previous agency experience is preferred.