Art Director at Media Insight

Media Insight is a full-service integrated marketing communications company based in Abuja the capital city of Nigeria. With several years of experience in the industry, Media Insight gives you the expertise and creative talent that will take your marketing efforts to the next level both offline and online. Put our team of dedicated professionals to work today, and we will guarantee measurable results at a fair price.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Art Director

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To lead and oversee the visual aspects of advertising campaigns, ensuring high-quality creative output that meets client objectives and brand guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop innovative visual concepts for advertising campaigns, in collaboration with the creative team and account managers.
• Direct and supervise the execution of visual elements, including layout, design, and artwork, across various media channels such as print, digital, and social.
• Provide artistic direction and guidance to graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, and other creative staff members.
• Ensure consistency and adherence to brand identity and visual standards across all advertising materials.
• Stay updated on industry trends, design techniques, and emerging technologies to continually enhance creative output.
• Present and pitch creative concepts to clients, effectively communicating the rationale behind visual choices and design solutions.
• Collaborate with copywriters, account managers, and other team members to integrate visual and verbal elements seamlessly.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on artwork, ensuring accuracy, quality, and alignment with client briefs.
• Liaise with external vendors, such as printers and production houses, to coordinate the production and delivery of advertising materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an art director or senior graphic designer in an advertising agency or creative studio.
• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with digital design tools.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory, and composition.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate creative teams.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities, both verbally and visually.
• Attention to detail and a passion for creativity and innovation.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure.
• Portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative projects and campaigns.

Contract Terms:

• Full-time position, with standard working hours and occasional overtime as required by project deadlines.
• Salary and benefits to be discussed based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance evaluations and opportunities for career advancement within the agency.
• Compliance with company policies and ethical standards, including confidentiality agreements.
• Termination clauses and notice periods as per employment regulations and agency policies.
• Any additional terms or conditions specific to the role, to be outlined in the employment contract.

Application Closing Date
19th April, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
• This is a full-time position, and the candidate will be based in Abuja.
• Please attach work samples to your submission.