VGP Recruitment, Mid-Senior Integrated Art Director & Copywriter Team

Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.

Heads up Art Directing & Copywriting all-rounders, a leading full-service ad agency in Johannesburg is on the hunt for a mid-senior, awarded Creative team. This is a super opportunity for an Art Director & Copywriter comfortable working across disciplines. We’re looking for a fully integrated team to bring their highly conceptual thinking to the studio. This is a fabulous opportunity for talented creatives who are driven to create award-winning work. We’re looking for a strong book of work, with exciting ideas and craft – this should include substantial Digital and ATL. Come on and show us what you’re made of!

Responsibilities

• To produce and craft original and usable concepts and copy in response to creative briefs
• To present work internally and externally in a clear and professional manner
• Work closely with relevant account teams, ensuring effective communication and management of team’s expectations
• Work with account teams to understand the client’s brand and manage projects in a way that will support the delivery of the brand
• To manage and take ownership of projects from origination to completion
• Accurate recording of work time
• Disseminate learning through other creative teams and the department
• To develop skills and knowledge within yourself through on-the-job development, active participation in the agency and department
• Provide feedback to your art director/copywriter regarding improvements that could be made to your team, the department, and agency
• Create clear goals for yourself and set out to achieve them
• Actively support and involve team members at the appropriate time to resolve issues
• Encourage all members to look for collaborative ways to make the agency a great place to work.

Requirements
The successful candidates must have/be:

• Art Director Qualifications: Degree or diploma in Art Direction (Or a degree in communication / design / fine art etc. that shows competent visual skills)
• Copywriter Qualifications: Degree or diploma in copywriting (or a degree in communication / literature / law etc. that shows competent writing skills)
• Minimum years’ experience: +7 years in Art Directing/Copywriting
• A passion to be an Art Director/Copywriter
• Integrated experience (ATL & Digital) – a must!
• Strong conceptual ability and solid design/writing skills with a portfolio that demonstrates strong ATL & Digital (ideally award winning)
• A sound knowledge of the relevant structures and processes in the agency
• Excellent computer skills
• Confident communication skills
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint or Keynote
• MS Outlook
• Chase/Workbook
• InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, iMovie
• And any other programmes or presentation tools necessary in order to perform job.

Please submit a relevant portfolio and awards list along with your CV on application.

Should you not receive a response within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company Description

VGP Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency in the advertising, marketing, media, creative, digital, PR/communications and publishing industries.

Posted on 23 Mar 13:51, Closing date 22 May