Ifi Consult - Our client, is currently recruiting for suitably candidates to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Art Director
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
Develop concepts for advertising or promotional campaigns
Lead multiple projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines
Accomplish work requirements by orienting, training, assigning, scheduling and coaching employees.
Participate in brainstorming sessions, contribute to the generation of ideas to solve client’s objectives for content creation
Drive teams to meet and beat deadlines. Ensure top creative standards are maintained
Meet cost standards by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving actions.
Determine project content by reviewing art and copy materials developed by staff.
Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; recommending changes to art and content departments.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Help clients by answering questions and responding to requests.
Motivate teams to create work that can win international award at every opportunity.
Pitch ideas to clients
Attend client meetings and make creative presentation when necessary
Negotiate with clients to amend ideas in line with their wishes and explain what is and is not possible
Work on the highest-profile or largest client accounts that are complex, non-routine and vary greatly in scope.
Coordinate the flow of project materials and ensure that items meet specifications and deadlines. Track all pages through department and knows status at all times.
Collaborating with Creative Directors, end-client and production team to identify project needs and design finished product to support the brand objective.
Evaluate and, if necessary alter, the content of projects before completion
Ensure all the client’s visuals are consistent with the overall brand
Oversee photo or TV shoots
Select external suppliers when necessary
Sign off jobs before they are presented to the client
Coordinate creative activities and sessions.
Ability to concept the look and feel of a presentation from scratch, Design and ensure staff strictly follow Tools Creative Process for all creative designs, brief interpretation and communication, as well as account pitches and new business demands
Expose staff to visual graphics training courses
Enter works for awards and recognition; National and International
Make sure all staffs are Google + other creative certifications certified.
Ability to design and create a wide range of elements for presentations including logos, illustrations, graphs, charts, HTML Layouts and other artwork that more effectively communicate key messages and which can be incorporated into presentations.
Good knowledge of UI/UX
Ability to create design that functions across multiple digital platforms
Excellent Knowledge of prototyping and wire framing tools (Sketch, Balsamiq, or other wire framing tools).
Requirements
B.Sc in Fine Art, Advertising , Design or relevant field
Must have at least minimum of 4 years Proven agency experience as a creative director or in a similar creative role
Hands-on experience in the creative process, graphic design and brand development
Excellent working knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc
Outstanding Leadership and Organizational Skills
Must be focused and have an eye for details
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and strict deadlines.
Commitment to responsiveness, high quality work, confidentiality
Exemplary Interpersonal and analytical abilities
Hands-on experience of designing templates and layouts, as well as being able to follow strict brand guidelines
Must Possess a can do attitude and be willing to hit tight deadlines
Mastery of presentation applications (Google Slides, PowerPoint and Keynote).
Application Closing Date
23rd April, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV's to: [email protected] Using Art Director as subject of the mail.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.