Art Director at Seamfix

Details:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Synthesize media strategy and accomplish them through design
• Responsible for the development and management of product and business portfolio
• Develops a comprehensive and aligned strategic creative plan to drive creative thinking
• Manages the creation of advertisement (e.g. print, radio and television) and promotion
• Prepares project and campaign briefs
• Consistently understand the influence of design on consumers behaviour as it pertains to Seamfix target market and execute the right logic or feeling that is capable of influencing a purchase decision.
• Drives creative alignment across all products and evaluate the value of creative requests against larger business strategy and needs
• Drives brand storytelling from conception to execution
• Develop the digital design, layout and feel of the advertising to be executed in various media
• Collaborate with the marketing team, graphics team and software engineering team to deliver on key milestones
• Generate clear ideas and concepts by delivering the words and verbal contents that accompanies the visual elements.
• Drive the creative process for Seamfix to ensure deliverables meet all brand standards.
• Strategize and execute innovative and compelling creative concepts and experiences that support brand marketing efforts and elevate the brand experience
• Ensure quality creative/editorial content is delivered on time and on budget
• Establish, develop and maintain creative, conceptual and writing standards
• Other functions as assigned by your line manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• A First Class or Second Class Upper Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Graphics, Fine and Applied Arts or a related field
• 3- 5 years’ experience
• At least 3 years of advertising agency or design studio experience as Art Director or equivalent.
• Hands on experience with logo design, typography, colour, web layout design, print production, animation, image manipulation, image selection and design
• Strong conceptual thinking abilities and solid art direction skills
• Strong understanding of the dynamics of the advertisement industry by keeping a close eye on global creative activity and emerging design trends
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Personal branding is aligned with corporate branding
• Strong time management, logic, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• High level IT skills in the latest art and design packages
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio