The Art Director is responsible for generating creative communication. Their area of focus is any visuals, design, layout and animation/video that accompany copy from a Copywriter.Key ResponsibilitiesApplicants must be Durban basedDay to day: To produce and craft original and usable concepts with a creative team and Copywriter team in response to briefsRoll out creative concepts across a number of mediums including digital.Mock-up of design ideas across a number of elements.Create digital and social media content.Review and sign off creative from other team members.Create presentations and review with the creative director.Adapt global work for a local audience visuallyStrategically map out content and adaptations for localisation across campaigns.Manage large workloads efficiently and effectively.To work within a creative team, as a team player ready to take on any project that may come into the creative studioTo present work internally and externally in a clear and professional mannerWork closely with relevant account teams, ensuring effective communication and management of teams’ expectationsWork with account teams to understand the clients’ brand and manage projects in a way that will support the delivery of the brandTo manage and take ownership of projects from origination to completionAccurate recording of work timeAbility to keep up to date with industry trends and standards in order to ensure that work is always fresh, world-class and originalLeadership: Disseminate learning through other creative teams and the departmentTo develop skills and knowledge within yourself through on the job development, active participation in the agency and departmentProvide feedback to the CD and the creative team regarding improvements that could be made to your team, the department and agencyAbility to think strategicallyCreate clear goals for yourself and set out to achieve your goalsActively support and involve team members at the appropriate time to resolve issues