16 Advertising/Media Sales jobs in Johannesburg on Job Mail

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A large international corporate is looking for a digital art director to join their fast expanding internal ad agency. This is an opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, experiencing the best of both agency and corporate.

Job description

Responsible for the conception, design and execution of digital visuals to be used in online advertising and digital marketing. Creating highly intuitive, beautifully crafted ideas across web, mobile apps and social media platforms.

The Digital Art Director will often support the Digital Creative Director in the development of digital campaigns therefore, he/she must have strong experience across a range of mediums, including digital, social, integrated and occasionally traditional.

Duties

• Generate clear ideas and concepts in conjunction with the copywriter
• Produce sketches and storyboards to visualise ideas
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience
• Communicate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media
• Take work from concept to final execution, within deadlines
• Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide direction
• Present completed ideas to clients/team members
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices

Requirements

• 5 - 7 years prior experience
• Strong experience in social media campaign development (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, other)
• Hands-on experience with web layout design, logo design, typography, colour, print production and image selection
• Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills
• Relevant education or training
• Award-winning creative work portfolio reflecting strong conceptual ability
• Meticulous designer

A small-medium-sized dynamic TTL agency is looking for a multi-skilled mid-level Designer/Illustrator to join their team.

• Do you love design, illustration and motion graphics?
• Are you keen to work with a team of gifted geniuses to create entertaining, aesthetic and intriguing experiences?

The company in question dabbles in all kinds of design and illustration work, but focuses largely on motion graphics, animation and broadcast design.

As a motion graphics designer and illustrator, you will be developing concepts and storyboards that'll be brought to life with animation, video and
digital art. You will be creating content for: animations, broadcast design, photography grading and compositing, promotional videos, tutorial videos, presentations layout, websites etc.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of working experience as a graphic designer
• Suitable tertiary qualification
• UI design
• Character design
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Microsoft Office Suite
• After Effects
• Premiere Pro
• Adobe Audition
• Portfolio showcasing design and illustration work or any additional animation, photography, videography and video editing work would be beneficial
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adeptness with leading design software packages (Adobe Creative Suite)
• The ability to meet deadlines in a high pressure environment
• A willingness to work long hours when required
• The ability to see projects through from inception to production
• Consistency regardless of project size
• Good organisational skills that support the rest of the team
• The motivation to maintain and improve design standards

Additional skills, interests and experiences would be advantageous:

• Advertisements
• Animations
• Broadcast design
• Photography grading and compositing
• Promotional videos
• Tutorial videos
• Presentations layout
• Websites
• GIFs
• Marketing campaigns and activations
• Corporate identity design and branding
• Film editing and animation
• Editorial and layout design
• Design for social media
• Imaging and visualisation
• Information visualisation

A medium to large-sized agency focusing on the retail sector is looking for a Junior and Mid-level designer to join their team.

A space for individuals with great creative ideas. Ideas that are bigger than a single channel or discipline. Ideas that become campaigns that consumers love to share.

Duties

Work closely with a copywriter to conceptualise and execute creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate the brand’s identity, positioning and campaign messaging through all of the brand’s touch points. The client is looking for a person who can consider a campaign from start to finish and then some. You need to be an effective problem-solver, communicate well and be able to build relationships internally and with clients.

• Conceptualise and execute award -winning creative ideas
• Ability to sell ideas to clients
• Roll-out of campaigns across all touch points of the digital ecosystem
• Execute social, digital, video, print and OOH content
• Manage, roll-out and evolve visual identity of the brand/ brands
• Interact with other agency teams/ divisions to develop creative concepts
• Ensure consistency and integration of art direction across all communication channels
• Responsible for seeing the idea through the creative process to final sign-off
• Work to brief and show understanding and relevance to the target market
• Develop your professional skills daily
• Work closely with and report to Art/Creative Directors
• 60% traditional, 40% digital work

Requirements

• Juniors (1-3years) and Mid-level (4-5years) of agency experience.
• Proficiency in: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro
• Logo, campaign, brand and identity design
• Video editing
• Animation/motion graphic design
• Editorial/layout design
• Storyboarding

Qualities

• You need to be a high-energy individual
• Passionate about ideas and effective communication
• A basic understanding of South African languages and the numerous and humorous cultural nuances that resonate with South African consumers
• You need to be an effective problem-solver, communicate well and be able to build relationships with colleagues and clients
• If you have six plus years’ experience at a TTL ad agency, produced great work, and are looking to grow your skills, your brands and your agency, this is the ad agency for you

A growing, vibrant, multi-cultural, global online company is looking for a Junior Copywriter to be a part of their dynamic team.

The lucky candidate will be responsible for producing all assigned marketing collateral both creatively and technically, working closely with the Senior Copywriter and all stakeholders in the business to ensure that creative outputs consistently fulfil business requirements and also drive the business in new and exciting directions. The Junior Copywriter will specialise in conceptualising and creating fresh, original and memorable work across TV, Print, Radio, OOH and Activations.

Duties

• Develop and oversee the written elements while creating TVCs, Print, Radio and OOH
• Conceptualise and develop concepts in collaboration with an Art Director
• Direct radio and VO recordings with the assistance of the Senior Copywriter
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the context for the content you are creating
• Take direction and guidance from the Senior Copywriter
• Attend brainstorm sessions and develop new concepts
• Develop fresh and original proactive work and come up with ideas beyond the brief
• Create and maintain the tone of voice for all company collateral and ensure that is in line and compliant with the CI
• Work with Traffic to ensure deadlines are met
• Ensure correct languages are used with the correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools
• Ensure that all links work
• Share best practices and cutting-edge work
• Build and maintain effective relationships within the team, as well all stakeholders in the business

Requirements

• 3-year Diploma or Degree in Copywriting
• Minimum 3 years copywriting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written skills and understanding of language
• Working knowledge of VO direction for radio and TV
• Experience picking Voice Over Artists from voicebank
• Consistent high standard and quality of work with high attention to detail
• Good time management and problem-solving skills
• High level of organisational skills and ability to prioritise and be proactive
• Ability to handle multiple projects at a time and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have an interest in sport

Description

A medium to large-sized agency focusing on the retail sector is looking for an Art Director to join their team.

A space for individuals with great creative ideas. Ideas that are bigger than a single channel or discipline. Ideas that become campaigns that consumers love to share.

DUTIES

Work closely with a copywriter to conceptualise and execute creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate the brand’s identity, positioning and campaign messaging through all of the brand’s touch points. The client is looking for a person who can consider a campaign from start to finish and then some. You need to be an effective problem-solver, communicate well and be able to build relationships internally and with clients.

• Conceptualise and execute award -winning creative ideas
• Ability to sell ideas to clients
• Roll-out of campaigns across all touch points of the digital ecosystem
• Execute social, digital, video, print and OOH content
• Manage, roll-out and evolve visual identity of the brand/ brands
• Interact with other agency teams/ divisions to develop creative concepts
• Ensure consistency and integration of art direction across all communication channels
• Responsible for seeing the idea through the creative process to final sign-off
• Work to brief and show understanding and relevance to the target market
• Develop your professional skills daily
• Work closely with and report to the Creative Directors
• 60% traditional, 40% digital work

REQUIREMENTS

• 5-8 years of agency experience.
• Proficiency in: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro
• Logo, campaign, brand and identity design
• Video editing
• Animation/motion graphic design
• Editorial/layout design
• Storyboarding

QUALITIES

• You need to be a high-energy individual
• Passionate about ideas and effective communication
• A basic understanding of South African languages and the numerous and humorous cultural nuances that resonate with South African consumers
• You need to be an effective problem-solver, communicate well and be able to build relationships with colleagues and clients
• If you have 5 plus years’ experience at a TTL ad agency, produced great work, and are looking to grow your skills, your brands and your agency, this is the ad agency for you

A conceptual Art Director is needed at a dynamic, small -to-medium-sized digital agency.

The right individual will have digital and social advertising experience and the ability to use that knowledge to communicate new ways of connecting with brand audiences.

A driven creative with a strong understanding of culture, who enjoys the process of conceptual creation of ideas, spanning across all areas of integrated communication, branding and interactive design.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4-5 years experience as a Digital Designer/Art Director
• Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere Pro. Animation and UI/UX skills would be a *PLUS*
• Very strong craft and design skills
• A strong creative thinking ability and understanding how to create brand experiences in digital
• Highly skilled in design, brand and campaign conceptualisation and execution
• A conceptual thinker who is not afraid to push beyond the brief
• Leadership skills
• Ability to break down complex communication briefs into creative solutions
• Able to conceptualise, plan and translate a complex technology-driven idea to action and execution
• Direct creative experience i.e. photo shoots, video shoots, motion design, etc.
• Well-versed in creating campaigns across multiple platforms
• A portfolio comprised of traditional and digital, conceptual campaign, design and interaction design work
• Strong concept, presentation and client-facing skills
• Well-versed in social and digital campaigns, best practices, emerging trends in media and marketing
• Experience in pitch work
• Self-motivated and willing to expand knowledge

A large, dynamic international agency is looking for a Senior Copywriter with beauty experience to join their growing team.

As a member of the creative department, you’ll be working with clients to drive brand growth, fame and purpose through unforgettable, beautiful and effective content and digital media campaigns on some of the world’s biggest and best-loved beauty and personal care brands.

As a Senior Copywriter, you will understand of the trends inherent to the beauty industry and consumer. Your skillset will be able to confidently stretch from SEO copywriting to social, digital campaigns and scriptwriting.

As well as crafting compelling, on-brand copy, you will have a strong strategic and conceptual mindset with unlimited storytelling abilities to help create smart, stylish and standout content for the digital landscape.

Requirements

• Solid experience in brand copywriting and conceptualising for digital, social and SEO content
• Experience in writing for the beauty / personal care category and the language and needs inherent to writing for beauty brands
• A qualification in English language, Advertising Communication or other recognised writing-related courses
• Experience in managing/mentoring junior team members
• Experience in crafting and developing a new tone of voice for brands
• Experience in long- and short-form writing for digital
• Experience in presenting and communicating confidently, persuasively and clearly to team members and clients
• Create award-winning work both from yourself and with those with whom you work
• Maintain creative excellence with a keen attention to detail and time scales
• Deliver innovative copy and conceptual storytelling solutions which are on brand and on time
• Continuously up skill in new, forward-thinking digital and social developments and practices to drive change and creativity
• Consistently impress internal and external stakeholders with high-quality creative and presentation/pitching skills
• Unlock growth opportunities with proactive creative ideas

Duties

Copywriting and conceptual duties

• Work with Designers / Creative Directors / Head of Copy / Head of Design to produce distinctive creative concepts and copy optimised for digital
• Create inspiring, strategically-minded messaging to drive the client’s business objectives
• Interrogate briefs and translate into clear, compelling copy and/or concepts
• Champion change with forward-thinking creative ideas and consumer insights
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects while retaining laser focus on each
• Ensure creative consistency and accuracy across all written output
• Use data and insights to inform creative
• Be the guardian of a brand’s tone of voice, flexing across headlines, strap lines and long and short SEO/social copy
• Foster a positive, collaborative working environment that brings out the best in your team and colleagues
• Give accurate copy time estimates to client teams
• Build a strong rapport with clients by consistently showcasing category, consumer and channel knowledge

Management duties

• Available to mentor and/or manage, support and up skill junior team members to develop their potential
• Meet utilisation and billable targets – complete timesheets accurately and on time
• Champion a positive, supportive and solutions orientated attitude
• Communicate best practices to the wider team
• Work with Resource Management to manage workload
• Line management duties – when applicable

A forward-thinking creative agency specialising in through-the-line marketing solutions have an exciting opportunity for a mid-weight creative copywriter. They are a one-stop shop for everything from CI Development and fully Integrated Campaign Strategies to Digital Marketing and Social Media.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Establish brand tones
• Creative brainstorming sessions and idea creation
• Develop copy and content
• Write copy across a variety of channels including BTL, print, digital, emailers and social media platforms
• Occasional writing of long form copy

Experience and Skills

• At least 4 years’ copywriting experience
• Advertising Industry experience
• Good conceptual ability
• An understanding of digital platforms and media
• Must be able to write long and short copy
• Possess a strong command of the English language and have excellent spelling and grammar
• Excellent presentation skills
• Stay focused in a high-pressure, quick turnaround environment
• Must be creative, but also have a sense of responsibility for business needs and deadlines

Personal Skills/Attributes

• Ability to handle pressure, sense of urgency and have a proactive approach
• Must be a team player and have the ability to multi-task

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (Marketing, Communications, English, Media Studies)

A marketing agency in the North that helps large B2B companies grow their revenue in Africa by transforming how they engage buyers, grow customers and enable their marketing and sales teams, is looking for a Senior Client Partner to work across a variety of touch points in the B2B marketing and purchase journey - from brand positioning to engagement programmes and stakeholder experience projects.

The main purpose of the role:

To lead a client portfolio by driving high-level, meaningful client interaction enabling successful service delivery which strategically addresses how to solve business challenges for clients.

To support the Head of Client success by working with a team of individuals to ensure successful engagements between Agency and clients.

To partner with the client to ensure they experience exceptional value and to work with them to get the best value out of Agency to achieve their business objectives.

To drive the commercial success of Agency by contributing positively to managing the P&L of the Agency clients for which the candidate would be responsible.

To ensure the defined profitability of assigned work.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for a Client portfolio of work
• To be responsible for the Client relationship and any assigned work – working alongside other Client Partners and highly effective Project management individuals
• Contribute to the strategic direction of Agency as well as encourage and facilitate strategic client engagement
• To deliver in line with a mentality of client success and to establish this within

Minimum Requirements:

• An appetite for business and B2B marketing
• Experience managing teams and large accounts
• Minimum 8 years’ experience working in an Advertising/ Marketing/environment at a senior level
• At least 10 years’ having been directly accountable to work with a client, liaise and engage
• 3-5 years as a BUD in a big agency
• A sound knowledge of the relevant structures and processes in the agency
• Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies (Sprints etc.)

A leading branding and design agency in the North is looking for an integrated Account Director to work on brands within the mining and education sectors.

Experience needed:

• Minimum 5 years client service experience with one year being in an Account Director role
• Branding (logo refresh, CI roll out and brand toolkits)

Duties:

• Client liaison
• Account management
• Budget management
• Team management
• Traditional TTL
• Social media
• Digital

Team management

An award winning agency in the North is looking for a Retail Copywriter to join their busy team. It you have cellular retail experience, this would be highly advantageous!

You will be responsible for writing retail headlines and copy for:

• Traditional press, TV and Radio
• Traditional POS, including leaflets
• Digital ads, headers and GDN banners

You should also have good internal and external presentation skills and you will be mentoring and training junior writers

Requirements:

• Advertising agency experience
• 5 - 8 years copy writing experience, including retail

COPYWRITER required to develop various advertising content that accompanies visual elements and manage and lead a small team of copywriters and proof-readers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with Marketing, Advertising and Media (including Digital)
• Matric and a completed Diploma in relevant field is essential
• Experience of 5 years or more copywriting experience
• Experience in direct marketing communication preferable
• Experience with Supervising or Managing a small team

A thriving and expanding agency in the North is looking for a conceptual MW Designer to join their busy team.

The candidate should have 3-5 years experience in advertising / graphic design as well as a relevant qualification and a strong well-rounded portfolio that showcases an individual design aesthetic.

The candidate needs to be able to:

• Be creative, adaptable to trends and conceptualise original ideas
• Work and collaborate with art directors, copywriters, photographers and other designers and management
• Adapt and roll out approved concepts to various media, above- and below-the-line as well as digital media
• Have a good understanding of corporate identity mechanics and adhere to a client’s brand identity and guidelines
• Work on multiple briefs at the same time and be able to manage their time according to deadlines
• Have good communication skills to accurately convey concepts to team members
• Have an active interest in art/design/advertising and be passionate about the work they deliver
• Be a skilled user of Adobe Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro and Media Encoder - After Effects a plus
• Be a skilled user of Microsoft: Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• Be able to execute graphics for digital media, animated gifs, rich media ads
• Be able to prepare print ads with a basic understanding of DTP
• Be able to retouch / deep-etch / manipulate images in Photoshop
• Be able to cut, splice, resize, adjust sound on videos for social media across all platforms
• This is a full time on-site position i.e. No remote / hybrid working at this stage