Vacancy for Mid Art Director in Durban March 2024
The Hardy Boys – Mid Art Director Job in Durban March 2024
| Remuneration: | Basic salary |
| Benefits: | Medical Aid, Provident Fund, Group Life |
| Location: | Durban |
| Education level: | Diploma |
| Job level: | Mid/Senior |
| Job policy: | Employment Equity position |
| Type: | Permanent |
A full service, multidisciplinary, channel neutral agency – made up of a group of idea generators, strategic thinkers and passionate problem-solvers. We help brands and businesses find answers and their voice in the marketplace. We live by the three key values of ‘curiosity’, ‘collaboration’ and ‘courage’ and these drive our approach to every challenge. We are proud to not simply be a South African agency operating in Durban, South Africa – but a multi-disciplined African brand-building consultancy headquartered in Durban, South Africa. Due to growth, we are currently searching for a mid-level art director.
Responsibilities
- Work together to develop an overall concept that communicates to a target audience within the scope of the brand and creative brief supplied
- Design and formulate artwork and storyboards based on the client’s specifications
- Work closely with the team to develop top quality TTL, fully integrated advertising and promotional campaigns
- Craft concepts into original, relevant and impactful communications; follow through to the completion of the job whilst maintaining explicit attention to detail and adhering to project timelines
- Manage multiple accounts that require working within budgets and scheduling requirements
- Regularly create proactive work
Minimum requirements
- Minimum of three to five years’ experience as an art director at a reputable advertising agency
- Conceptual ability and solid design skills with a portfolio that demonstrates this (ideally award-winning)
- Ability to work independently and manage campaigns
- Ability to work under pressure in a close-knit team environment
- Ideally a tertiary qualification in art direction/design (or similar)
Preference will be given to AA candidates. Please submit your CV and portfolio to careers@hardyboys.co.za. Only submissions received via our dedicated recruitment address will be considered. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of your submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Contact details
Kirsten James
The Hardy Boys
+27315339000
careers.thb@hardyboys.co.za