Senior Art Director at Prowess Spring Limited

About the Role

• A leading digital marketing agency in Africa is seeking to hire a Senior Art Director, who will play a key role in the Creative & Production team, producing and editing high-quality visual graphics for promotional, informational, educational, or testimonial intent.
• You will be a leader in the direction of video content, graphics, and animation for web programmes, games, smartphones, mobile platforms, social media, OOH and others.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative assets, multimedia content, and campaigns for various platforms, including social media and online channels.
• Conceptualize and propose innovative campaign ideas and tactics that align with client goals and brand voice.
• Execute creative solutions across mediums (illustration, animation, video, photography) to deliver engaging and valuable content.
• Create superior and original designs for the web and interactive media.
• Work with a wide range of media, including photography, computer-aided design (CAD), and other emerging technologies.
• Manage at least 4 Retainer Accounts and 2 Project-Based Accounts, ensuring quality from proposal to project completion.
• Meet and surpass client expectations and revenue targets through innovative designs and impactful results.
• Establish priorities, handle multiple projects, and communicate accurate time estimates for milestones.
• Present ideas and concepts to stakeholders, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and iterate based on feedback.
• Provide art direction, guidance, and oversight to internal and external creative teams and production partners.
• Work closely with creative leadership to inspire the team and ensure accountability for deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with account executives, web developers, and marketing specialists as part of a team.
• Seek opportunities to expand creative partnerships with vendors, artists, influencers, and content creators to evolve the brand innovatively.
• Identify and champion areas for growth and development within the creative team.
• Maintain brand consistency by defining and upholding the design style guide.
• Secure appropriate rights, licenses, and clearances for media usage to protect against copyright infringement.
• Develop and inform creative briefs that inspire concepts and ideas.
• Think creatively to produce new ideas and redefine design briefs within cost and time constraints.
• Demonstrate illustrative skills through rough sketches and prepare layouts for online launch.
• Complete at least one self-development programme per quarter, including other training requirements.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and trends in new media.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in Figma and expert-level skill in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc).
• At least 3-5 years experience in an agency or similar creative setting. Familiar with fast-paced environments and managing multiple priorities.
• Skilled at concepting and executing across multiple mediums and platforms (social, digital, video, web, print).
• Should be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Experience with motion design.
• Deep understanding of creative strategy and excellence, industry trends, and design principles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Critical thinker & proactive self-starter who anticipates needs and turns insights into clear creative choices.
• Collaborative teammate, comfortable with feedback; co-creates smoothly, asks sharp questions, and iterates quickly.
• Strong taste and a good eye for copy and visual storytelling.
• Proven ability to create campaigns that grab attention and inspire action in a crowded market.
• Curiosity about emerging tools (including AI) and a willingness to explore how they can enhance creative quality, speed, or scalability.