Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria; Experience managing teams of creatives and graphic designers; Craft groundbreaking and captivating visual content for African audiences; Guide Sun King’s creative advertising campaigns across Africa; Produce artwork for advertising campaigns across 10 countries and manage a team of talented designers; Manage social media designers for Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok; Oversee advertising and social media campaigns in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Togo, Tanzania, and Zambia; 'Digital-first' designer with passion for social media storytelling; Guide and manage a compact team of graphic designers and creatives; Direct creative process from conceptualisation to final execution; Cultivate environment of innovation and creativity; Manage campaigns and social media graphics, moving image, and motion design content production; Assist other designers to drive quality; Take briefs from internal clients and discuss options; Work with sales, marketing, products, operations to ensure content reviewed; Follow content production, content management, and sign-off process per SOPs.
Requirements
Degree/Higher National Diploma or Advanced Degree in Graphic Design is highly preferable.; A minimum of 8 years’ experience in creative within Content or Advertising agencies.; Proven track record of spearheading impactful creative campaigns across diverse channels.; Skilled in the complete Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and experience in After Effects and XD will be an advantage.; Proficient in managing creative teams across global offices.; Deep knowledge of above-the-line and below-the-line campaign strategy and a proven ability to get projects over the line.; Deep knowledge of what works on social media and a proven ability to harness internet, social media, and digital trends and graphics concepts.; An eye for design and an ability to lay out artwork at speed to a high standard.; Deep knowledge of how to use design to communicate with consumers and sell products.; Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.