14.08.2024
Creative Group Head Durban, South Africa
Oliver UK Group
South Africa, Durban
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As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.Role: Creative Group Head (Art)ROLE MISSIONWorking in partnership with our client, the Creative Group Head will lead and create campaigns that are unexpected and purposeful. A person who can inspire teams and individuals to unlock their potential. An individual with the maturity, motivation and wisdom to convey the vision and values of the agency to staff. You will conceptualise and execute TTL creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate our clients’ brand identities, positioning and messaging through all brand touch points. You have to be able to see the whole picture, build client relationships, problem-solve effectively, and communicate exceptionally well. If you have 8+ years’ experience, producing great work, and are looking to grow your skills across a variety of famous clients, keep reading.THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF...You are a team player with the ability to work independentlyYou are able to remain calm in a highly pressurised environmentYou have a strategic and creative mind-setYou are assertiveYou are accountableYou are proactiveYou are resilientYou are a problem solver and solution drivenYou are meticulous with attention to detailWHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN YOUR ROLEConceptualise and execute award winning creative ideasLead and inspire Art Direction best practiceManage visual identity of brandsInteract with other agency teams/divisions to develop creative conceptsCreate social, digital, print, TV, OOH and editorial layouts and oversee shootsEnsure consistency and integration of art direction across all communication channelsResponsible for seeing the idea through the creative process to final sign offWork to brief and show understanding and relevance to the target marketMentor junior and mid art directorsParticipate in new business initiatives, from identifying opportunities to pitch development.Hands on creative development from concept to implementation. Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables.Oversee creative consultations with strategy and account teams to assure appropriate creative strategies, adequacy/accuracy of input, schedules, budgets, production support, necessary reviews, and client presentations.WHAT SKILLS WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFULA tertiary degree or diploma in art direction and marketing/communications.8+ years of experience (preference will be given to candidates from agency environments)Great leadership skills.Strong portfolio of work.A solid understanding of the fundamentals in brand building.Hungry to make award winning work.Experience in through-the-line and digital advertising is crucial.The ability to guide creative teams to conceptualise and execute compelling ideas.Good communication and presentation skills.Ability to balance working on projects and overseeing teamsWillingness to review work and present to clients.Being comfortable in coordinating work schedules with traffic.Ability to build strong relationships with specific clients.Eagerness to judge award shows and represent the agency at conferences.Confidence to share knowledge with the agency.An eagerness to have funBusiness Skills:Be well *** in the Adobe Creative Suite software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects).Superb inter-personal skillsConceptually minded with the ability and agility to switch between multiple brand tones when developing work for different brands.Ability to execute quickly and effectively; especially in response to trending topicsStrong time management and self-management skills – reliability is keyProactive – ready to solve problems in the positiveAbility to engage directly with client, present ideas, take and implement feedback.Ability to work well as part of a team.ABOUT OUR COMPANYLots of agencies say they're different. OLIVER is.OLIVER believes that agencies work better inside a brand's organisation; delivering more effective work at the speed required to drive modern businesses forward. Using our unique Inside Intelligence methodology, we build specialist, dedicated in-house agencies that collaborate with clients to form better marketing solutions.Established in 2004, our model is now driven by over 4000 people, working across more than 200 in-house agencies globally. Clients include The Guardian, Unilever, Barclaycard, PepsiCo, AXA, The AA, Adidas, BMW, Post Office, and 3M. OLIVER is part of the Inside Ideas Group (IIG), which also includes a global content agency to Adjust your Set, design, experience, and engineering company DARE and property marketing specialists Aylesworth Fleming.OUR VALUESWe are a company built on our values, we have given you a brief overview below but would love to tell you more.Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possibleBe always learning and listening to understandAs an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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