Relay JeansIs looking for a dynamic, creative, energetic Snr graphic designer / Mid Art Director to join Relay Jeans Head Office Creative Team. Using your passion for street wear culture and an eye for upcoming creative denim lifestyle trends.  Are you ready to push yourself and your career to the next level. Are you obsessed with Denim lifestyle and retail? Do you eat & breath street wear culture? Are you a Creative problem solver?Responsibilities:Conceptualise & designing world class retail window and in-store spaces with our Visual teamsDesign – build concepts through researching trends on colours, design, layout & typography to deliver on brandDesigning of marketing communications as well as content generation to be used across all digital channelsResearch trending and popping and able to present back to teamsBe able to effectively visualise concepts (2+3D) and drive translation with design and Visual teamsBriefing internal or external partners to execute conceptEnsuring work is delivered on time & in budgetCustodian of the Relay Jeans CI – across all channelsManage the creation of marketing material from concept and design to final artworkConceptualise and production of fresh ideas for online /digital materialPresenting designs, concepts to departments and incorporates their feedback into the final designs.Assist production process to ensure that the designs meet highest quality of print and digital standards.Collaborating with other departments: - working closely with other departments, such as creative manager, marketing managers, and product managers, to ensure the visual designs align with the overall marketing strategyQualifications and Experience:Minimum four years' experience as an art director in an advertising agencyWell-*** in digital (digital art direction experience is essential)Experience with brand design and brand identityA portfolio showcasing your work and experienceSkills:Understand printing, repro, photography & digital processUnderstanding of best practice for print – NBEfficient use of (Apple Mac) DTP system, Illustrator as well as Photoshop, and InDesign is essential, premier pro (adobe) or after affects & Adobe suiteHigh level of creativity and has the ability to be innovativeProficient in MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote etc.)Strong presentation skillsStrong multitasking skills (ability to work on more than one brief at any given time)Strong time management skillsTeam player with the ability to work independentlyAbility to remain calm in a fast-paced environmentBehaviours:conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful mannercreates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives successtakes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targetsquickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environmentdevelops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectivesleverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growthPreference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.#J-18808-Ljbffr