Gravity Global

Senior Art Director

Gravity Global

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: South Africa

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Devise and develop powerful, original ideas that engage the target audience and address the client’s business problem for primarily a B2B audience but also B2C clients - across multiple platforms.
  • Lead concept development and visual direction across integrated campaigns, digital, social, film, and print
  • Use the latest AI techniques to bring ideas to life across integrated campaigns, digital, social, film.
  • Understand the client’s business and communications challenge, the key proposition, and the creative brief – then translate this into distinctive, effective creative ideas
  • Shape and maintain the visual tone of voice and creative standards across all brand touchpoints
  • Present ideas to the Creative Director and wider team for approval and development, and partner closely with copywriters through multiple stages of concepts and execution
  • Collaborate with strategists, designers, account teams and subject‑matter experts to make complex information feel clear, compelling and visually engaging
  • Generate, maintain and build enthusiasm for ideas within the agency (and with clients in more client-facing art director roles) as work moves from concept to execution
  • Push the creative ambition while ensuring work remains on brand, credible and compliant with any relevant regulations

Requirements

  • A savvy B2B and B2C mindset with at least 6+ years’ proven experience as an Art Director or Senior Art Director in a marketing/advertising agency environment
  • A true creative thinker with an ideas-driven mindset and genuine interest in all things design and visual culture
  • Awareness and proven understanding of the latest AI tools and show an understanding of the advantages they hold within the creative process
  • A strong portfolio showing truly integrated campaigns, experiential genius and outstanding visual ideas for major brands (B2B and/or B2C; experience with complex or technical sectors is a plus)
  • Proven experience working within the parameters of corporate branding guidelines while still pushing for fresh, distinctive creative solutions. Able to work efficiently with photographers and directors.
  • The confidence to defend bold thinking – and the humility to listen, adapt and take feedback on board
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; motion/design tools a plus)
  • The ability to apply creative thinking to real business problems, turning insights and data into powerful visual concepts
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to “sell” ideas in an inspirational, confident and clear way
  • Sharp creative instincts, solid craft and a collaborative spirit
  • A team-first mindset: you enjoy working collaboratively as part of a creative team (with copywriters, designers, strategists and others), and can operate effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Benefits
  • Competitive Reward & Pay – we recognise and value your contribution with fair and competitive rewards aligned to local market practices, designed to celebrate excellence and support long-term success.
  • Career Growth & Development – we believe development is ongoing, not annual. Through our Continuous Performance Management (CPM) process, which includes regular feedback and coaching, we help you refine your skills, celebrate your achievements, and plan for future success enabling you to reach your full potential.
  • Collaboration – be part of a cross-functional, global team that values sharing insights, ideas, and best practices to drive collective success.
  • Professional Development – we invest in you through ongoing training and learning programmes designed to expand your expertise and confidence.
  • Work-Life Balance – while we expect dedication to client success, we also value your wellbeing, offering flexible working arrangements and plentiful paid time off.
  • Community & Recognition – we celebrate our people through social and team-building events, recognise length of service and life milestones, and appreciate individual contributions through our Gravity Gratitude ‘kudos’ recognition programme.
  • Family Support – we understand family matters and our people benefit from family-friendly policies such as parental leave, and access to wellbeing resources to help you balance work and family life.
  • Purpose & Belonging – we are committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, fostering a workplace where positive impact matters. Our people are encouraged to get involved in employee resource groups that champion wellbeing, sustainability and culture.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
art directioncreative thinkingvisual designintegrated campaignsportfolio developmentcorporate brandingphotography collaborationdata visualizationAI techniquesmotion design
Soft Skills
creative mindsetcommunication skillspresentation skillscollaborationadaptabilityconfidencehumilityenthusiasmteamworkproblem-solving