Creative Art Director

Job Title: Creative Art Director

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About the Role:

Creative Art Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Operations:

o Manage the design, copy, editing, and content teams to ensure seamless workflow and effective daily task delegation.

o Provide clear direction, set expectations, and ensure smooth coordination across all creative functions.

• Creative Excellence:

o Collaborate with the business development team to conceptualize and present compelling creative pitches that help win new business and achieve revenue targets.

o Independently and collaboratively develop strong, innovative, creative ideas, integrating South regional nuances into concepts and campaigns.

o Conduct quality checks on all creative deliverables to ensure consistency, brand alignment, and excellence before client submission.

o Review all outsourced creative and production work from supply chain partners to maintain quality standards and alignment with brand expectations.

• Client Partnership:

o Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering creative solutions that exceed expectations.

o Present ideas confidently and ensure clients see value through creativity and strategy combined

• Project Management:

o Oversee all creative projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope, and without compromising on quality.

o Monitor project milestones, anticipate challenges, and proactively address potential delays to keep deliverables on track

• Process Improvement:

o Continuously identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve team productivity, and implement best practices for efficiency

• Team Development:

o Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to nurture talent, encourage collaboration, and foster a high-performing team culture

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Creative agency, leadership, creative campaign development, branding & identity.

• 5+ years

  of professional

  experience

  in creative art direction.
• Art Directors work in a variety of creative fields, including:

oAdvertising and Marketing

oFilm and Television Production

oPublishing (magazines, newspapers)

oVideo Games

oWeb and Digital Design

oFashion and Product Packaging

• Artistic Skills:

  Strong design skills and a solid understanding of aesthetics, composition, and imagery.

• Leadership & Management:

  Ability to lead and inspire a creative team, make decisions, and manage projects effectively.

• Communication:

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present ideas and collaborate with team members and clients.

• Computer Proficiency:

  Expertise in design software and tools relevant to their field.

• Creativity & Vision:

  The ability to brainstorm, innovate, and translate abstract concepts into visually appealing solutions.

• Problem-Solving:

  Strong problem-solving abilities to resolve conflicts and find creative solutions within project constraints.