Art Director

Job description

Role Overview
The Art Director at SPC is a creative leader responsible for shaping the visual language of campaigns, guiding design teams and ensuring the highest standards of creative excellence across all projects. This role demands a strong mix of hands-on design ability, conceptual thinking, leadership, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver work that is innovative, on-brand, and culturally relevant.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership
• Conceptualize and oversee creative direction for campaigns, ensuring alignment with client objectives and creative standards.
• Translate strategy and briefs into compelling, visually engaging concepts.
• Push creative boundaries while maintaining brand consistency.
• Team Collaboration & Management
• Mentor, guide and inspire the Creative Team (Senior Graphic Designers, Multimedia Designer)
• Partner with Editorial, Social Media and Strategy Teams to ensure cohesive storytelling.
• Provide constructive feedback and set clear expectations for deliverables.
• Client Engagement
• Present concepts and creative ideas confidently to clients.
• Build trust through creative problem-solving and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Adapt creative solutions to client feedback without compromising on quality.
• Execution & Quality Control
• Oversee design execution from concept to final delivery (digital, social, multimedia, print where applicable).
• Ensure projects meet deadlines, budgets and quality benchmarks.
• Keep up to date with design, tech and cultural trends to inspire innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5–7 years) in art direction, design, or creative leadership within an agency environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual campaigns, digital-first design, and culturally resonant work.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with motion graphics/video tools.
• Excellent visual, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of African pop culture, youth trends and digital platforms is a strong advantage.

Key Attributes

• Creative Visionary: Constantly pushing boundaries and bringing bold ideas to life.
• Collaborator: Works seamlessly across departments and builds strong team energy.
• Detail-Oriented: Ensures all outputs meet the highest standard of craft.
• Culturally Connected: Draws inspiration from African and global trends to create meaningful work.
• Resilient & Accountable: Thrives under pressure, meets deadlines, and owns responsibilities fully.

Posted on 20 Oct 11:05, Closing date 19 Dec