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Senior Art Director

VML

Department: Creative

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Requisition ID: 8635

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

Who we're looking for:

VML South Africa is looking for a Senior Art Director. You will conceptualise and execute high-quality creative solutions based on strategy for a client within an allocated time and budget.

What you'll be doing:

  • Understanding client strategies, business problems and briefs, and translating these into creative solutions and executions
  • Know and understand clients’ corporate identities and needs
  • Working with a copywriter to conceptualise and execute great ideas
  • Crafting and finishing to the highest possible standard all artwork relating to a specific job or campaign
  • Art direct projects to maintain and grow the brands' identity and stature
  • Maintaining brand consistency through various channels and platforms
  • Brief and art direct photographers/photoshoots
  • Brief and art direct illustrators
  • Liaise with the Traffic Department to ensure the job deadline is adhered to
  • Brief and coordinate with production and repro – especially on retouching and final make-ups
  • Reviewing work with the Creative Director & Strategy, followed by AM
  • Delivering presentations to pitch concepts to AM and Client
  • Working within a highly charged team environment and be a support to fellow team members
  • Assisting the Creative Director in developing new business
  • When required review work and provide feedback to junior team members

What you'll need:

  • Matric
  • Design degree or relative advertising school diploma
  • 4-6 years industry experience

Ready to make your mark at a leading global agency?

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At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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