Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Digital Advertising Concept Arts Art Direction Copywriting Cross-Functional Collaboration Portfolio Management Adobe Creative Cloud Business Communication Workbooks CRM Apple Keynote Mock Ups Message Development Design Brief Graphic Design Adobe Creative Cloud Adobe Creative Cloud Customer Development Thought Leadership Presentation Training

Other Skills

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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Brainstorming
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Outlook
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Communication
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Time Management
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Teamwork
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Creativity

Roles & Responsibilities

Degree or diploma/experience in art direction (or equivalent visual skills)
Degree or diploma/experience in copywriting (or equivalent)
Minimum six+ years experience in art directing/copywriting with integrated ATL and digital
Advertising agency experience is a must

Requirements:

Produce and craft original concepts and copy in response to creative briefs, driving clear and concise messaging for TTL campaigns
Lead brainstorms and conceptualisation, and craft art direction of copy for ideas across multiple channels
Take concepts from idea to final execution within deadlines and present completed ideas to clients and team members
Collaborate with other disciplines (strategists, media, accounts) to ensure cohesive integration and alignment with broader business objectives

Ithemba Recruitment

Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

About Ithemba Recruitment

Ithemba Recruitment is an organisation that specializes in the placement of quality candidates in various industries. We at Ithemba recruitment are “specialist generalists” we have the understanding that the we are able to recruit for a wide range of positions in various job functions that clients may require because we prefer to be seen as specialists for our clients needs and culture rather than specialists in a specific sector. We feel that any position can be qualified by the correct understanding of people rather than what field they work in. We feel that by communicating effectively with candidates and having respect for their needs, requirements and time – we are able to form relationships and properly understand our candidates and the culture that they would fit into so as to service our clients’ needs more effectively. You could possibly classify us as “Versatilist”. Whether you are in need of a new member of staff or as we like to call it "a new family member" or if you are in search of a new opportunity our consultants are ready to take your call.

Company type: Startup

Industry: Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

Key purpose:

The company is looking for a talented senior copywriter and art director winning team! This team needs to be comfortable working
across disciplines. They are looking for a fully integrated team to bring their highly conceptual thinking to the studio. This is an
opportunity for talented creatives who are driven to create award-winning work.

Duties and responsibilities:

To produce and craft original and usable concepts and copy in response to creative briefs.
Drive and write clear and concise messaging for TTL campaigns with words that will inform and engage target audiences.
Work with other disciplines (strategists, media, accounts, etc.) to ensure cohesive team integration and alignment with
broader business objectives.
Work with copywriters/strategists/digital to interpret briefs and deliver fresh ideas.
Lead brainstorms and conceptualisation.
Lead in the crafting and art direction of copy for ideas across multiple channels.
Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines.
Present completed ideas to clients/team members.
Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices.
Be able to mock-up creative ideas and define the overall aesthetic of campaigns.
Ability to attend client briefings, compile presentations and present to clients.
Participate in pitches for new business.

Qualifications and experience:

Degree or diploma/experience in art direction (Or a degree in communication/design/fine art etc. that shows
competent visual skills)
Degree or diploma/experience in copywriting (or a degree in communication/literature/linguistics etc)
Minimum years experience: six+ years in art directing/copywriting.
Integrated experience (ATL and digital) a must!
Strong conceptual ability and solid design/writing skills with a portfolio that demonstrates strong ATL and digital.
Award-winning portfolios are a plus.
Awards list a plus.
Advertising agency experience a must.
Must have strong conceptual skills.
FMCG background is an added advantage.
The consistent ability to produce and confidently communicate fresh ideas, copy, and visual concepts.
Acute observation and an eye for detail.
MS Word
MS PowerPoint or Keynote
MS Outlook
Chase/Workbook
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator