Junior Art Director

Responsibilities - Work closely with the Art Director and creative team to conceptualise and develop creative ideas for campaigns, digital content, websites, social media, branding, and other marketing materials. - Translate creative briefs and client objectives into strong visual concepts and design directions. - Support the Art Director in overseeing creative projects from concept development through to final execution. - Provide creative guidance and constructive feedback to designers, while helping maintain consistency and quality across deliverables. - Take ownership of assigned projects and ensure creative work is delivered on time and according to the required standards. - Collaborate with marketing, content, sales, and other teams to develop effective creative solutions that meet campaign and client objectives. - Participate actively in brainstorming sessions and contribute original concepts, visual references, moodboards, and creative approaches. - Present and communicate creative ideas, design rationale, and visual direction clearly to internal teams and, when required, clients. - Ensure creative output aligns with brand guidelines, project objectives, and established quality standards. - Stay up to date with design, advertising, social media, digital, and cultural trends to bring relevant ideas and inspiration to the team. - Explore new creative approaches, styles, tools, and techniques that can improve the quality and effectiveness of the team's work. - Review creative performance and campaign outcomes where relevant to better understand what resonates with audiences. - Support the continuous improvement of creative workflows, processes, and ways of working within the team. - Assist and guide junior designers when required, contributing to a collaborative environment where the team can learn and grow together. Requirements Skills, Attributes and Qualifications - A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Advertising, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. - Approximately 2–4 years of experience in graphic design, advertising, digital design, or a related creative role, with experience taking ownership of creative concepts and projects. - Previous experience as a Senior Designer, Junior Art Director, or in a similar creative role would be an advantage. - A strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, visual storytelling, art direction, branding, campaign work, and digital design. - Possesses a strong creative eye with a good understanding of design principles, concepts, visual hierarchy, typography, colour, and composition. - Able to understand project objectives and develop a clear thought process, rationale, and creative approach for each assignment. - Confident in communicating and presenting creative ideas to team members and stakeholders. - Able to provide clear and constructive creative feedback to other designers. - Demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and develop as a creative leader. - Good understanding of current design, advertising, digital, and social media trends. - Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. - Able to plan ahead while remaining adaptable when priorities or project requirements change. - Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision while also being a collaborative team player. - Able to work effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines. - Familiarity with digital platforms, user experience, motion, social content, or emerging creative technologies would be an added advantage.