WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED AND PASSIONATE SENIOR BRAND DESIGNER / ART DIRECTOR / WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF EXPERTISE TO DELIVER STUNNING BRANDING CONCEPTS, TO MEET CLIENT BRIEFS AND EXPECTATIONS AS WELL AS THE COMPANY’S VISION & MENTALITY.
You’ll be at the helm of creative projects, orchestrating visual elements to convey compelling messages and captivate audiences. Your role is multifaceted, blending artistic vision with strategic thinking to bring ideas to life across various mediums, from digital platforms to print media.
As an Art Director, you’ll lead a team of designers, inspiring them to push creative boundaries and deliver outstanding work. Your vision will guide the artistic direction of projects, ensuring cohesion and excellence in execution.
- Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand their brand objectives, target audience, and design requirements.
- Develop and implement brand identities, including logo design, typography, colour palettes, and brand guidelines throughout all media.
- Strategic thinking to bring ideas to life across various mediums, from digital platforms to print media in collaboration with the design department.
- Conceptualize visuals based on requirements and briefs.
- Create and manage a company’s visual brand identity/ Design system.
- Create visually stunning and effective design assets, such as packaging, print collateral, digital graphics, social media visuals, and website elements.
- Work with copywriters, marketing and creative director to produce the final design.
- Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints and media, maintaining the identity of brand guidelines and visual standards.
- Design & test graphics across various media.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging design techniques, and best practices to continuously enhance the quality and effectiveness of our work.
- Present design concepts and rationale to internal teams and clients, incorporating feedback and refining designs based on feedback.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including copywriters, marketers, and developers, to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and delivering high-quality work within budget constraints.
- Lead the design team to develop innovative design solutions that are reflective of brand goals and culture.
- Create icons, charts, and infographics that effectively communicate key messages.
- Create/ produce detailed brand manuals and guidelines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- Masters degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication.
- Proven experience (6 – 7 years) working as a branding designer or in a similar role, preferably in an agency or design studio environment.
- Strong portfolio of work demonstrating creative thinking and executional excellence across a variety of mediums (print, digital)
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of branding projects, demonstrating expertise in logo design, typography, colour theory, and brand application.
- Proficient in industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- A keen eye for aesthetics and details.
- Excellent understanding of design principles, layout, composition, and typography.
- Solid understanding of branding strategies, market trends, and consumer behaviour.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale effectively.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work well within a team, taking and providing constructive feedback.
- Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to to work methodically and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Punctual, professional, and reliable.
- Highly organised with great attention to detail
- Demonstrates high level of creativity and problem-solving skills.
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
- In depth knowledge of print and digital graphic design techniques, tools, and principles.
- Ability to prioritise effectively and work both individually and alongside a team.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines and develop next steps individually and within project teams.
- Knowledge of print processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Strategic approach and the ability to explain the rationale behind your design.
- Elegantly push boundaries through adaptation and evolution of design systems.
- Passionate about the employee experience and maintaining a positive and engaging work environment.
- Able to work between strategy & execution, and ideation to completion.
- Strong relationship-building skills with an ability to gain trust and confidence.
- Competitive Salary
- Internal Training sessions
- Full Mac Setup
- Great Offices Location and Environment
- Quality working time
- Work for all types of clients around the globe
- Collaborate with a great team of professionals!
- Free fruits, Coffee, Snacks
- Please include a link to your resume, or include as an attachment of your cv as well as a cover letter. All other materials should be sent as LINKS (not attachments).
- Would be good to be able to find your work history on LinkedIn.
- References upon request.
