Creative Director at Ideas House

Job Description & Summary

• We are currently seeking a dynamic, creative and experienced Creative Director to join our agency.
• This individual will be responsible for managing the production of creative designs and art layouts by developing concepts and providing work direction to staff.
• This individual must use their graphic design skills and industry knowledge to develop creative standards and guide multimedia content development for many different clients on a wide array of projects.
• This role is ultimately responsible for the final product and generating brilliant ideas to present to the client and see through to production.

Principal Functions

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates’ performance towards achievement of overall team objectives
• Direct the visual elements of the campaign whether it's designing ads, websites, outdoor media, and brochures for the agency on behalf of its clients.
• Execute marketing communications plans for promotions, events/sponsorships and other activities/initiatives
• Maintain quality and consistency of marketing/brand communications (graphic and print materials in relation to preferred brand image and establish specifications standards
• Monitor activities of vendors to ensure adherence with production expectations
• Keep abreast of marketing communications global and local best practices in relation to team/unit activities
• Create and maintain the visual look for all work on an account, making sure the client's marketing materials are visually engaging and that the message is clear.
• Give clear direction to clients’ requests and interprets clients’ briefs.
• Attend brainstorming sessions with other members of the account management team to develop concepts for new business presentation

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate/ professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Eight (8) to twelve (12) years work experience, with at least three (4) years in a supervisory role.

Experience, Skills & Competencies:

• Industry knowledge
• Brand management

Skills:

• Communication
• Innovation
• Results Orientation
• Personal Effectiveness
• Creative Analysis/Judgment
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details

Behaviour:

• Leadership
• Customer Focus
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work.