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Art Director
Cape Town
Job No. 13187996
Full-time - Hybrid
Job Description
About the Role
We’re looking for a Mid-Weight Art Director with a passion for retail advertising, a strong conceptual mindset, and an exceptional eye for design. With a minimum of 3-5 years' experience, you should be confident in developing bold, impactful creative work while maintaining the fast pace required in retail. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a high-energy environment and is ready to push creative boundaries across digital, in-store, and beyond-the-shelf concepts.
About Us
Our studio manages a diverse portfolio of revitalized retail brands that are striving to be more competitive in the market. We operate in a culture of respect, hard work, and collaboration, where bold ideas and fresh thinking are encouraged.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and develop standout creative concepts for retail campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, in-store, social media, and experiential marketing.
Execute high-quality designs and layouts that elevate retail brands and drive engagement.
Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, and senior creatives to produce compelling advertising that meets both creative and commercial objectives.
Balance speed and quality, understanding the fast turnaround nature of retail while delivering work that is both strategically sound and creatively exciting.
Bring innovative ideas to the table—this is a space to grow, experiment, and challenge the category.
Leverage AI and generative AI tools to enhance creativity and workflow efficiency.
Take ownership of projects, guiding juniors when needed while remaining hands-on with design execution.
Be a self-starter who continuously seeks out learning opportunities and new ways to push creative boundaries.
Collaborate with a talented team in a supportive and high-energy studio environment.
What We’re Looking For:
A creative with a strategic mindset—someone who understands the why behind the work and can translate it into compelling creative.
A strong visual and conceptual thinker with a keen eye for design, typography, and branding.
The ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines without compromising creativity or quality.
A team player who’s eager to lead, inspire, and bring fresh ideas to our creative output.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
Knowledge of AI and generative AI in creative work is a plus.
A proactive self-starter with a hunger for learning and adapting to industry trends.
Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly to both internal teams and clients.
If you’re looking for a place to sharpen your skills, step up as a creative leader, and help reshape retail advertising, we’d love to hear from you!
Qualifications
As per spec