Associate Art Director

We are seeking a hands-on creative with very strong conceptual thinking, a sharp visual eye and excellent design craft. You will turn briefs into conceptual ideas and bring them to life through compelling art direction and polished execution across integrated marketing communications (IMC) campaigns, design and social video storytelling.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Creative Director and project teams, you will develop ideas and personally execute the work from concept to final delivery. Our work includes public sector campaigns, where clear communication, sensitivity to context and engaging storytelling help make complex messages accessible to the public.

Responsibilities in Detail

· Develop original, insightful and innovative campaign ideas that respond to the brief and connect with the intended audience.

· Translate concepts into compelling art direction, key visuals and campaign assets across digital, social, print and out-of-home.

·Personally create and refine design work, with close attention to typography, composition, colour, imagery and detail.

· Extend campaign ideas across channels, maintaining a consistent visual direction while adapting each execution to its format.

· Develop concepts, storyboards and visual treatments for social videos, with strong hooks, clear narratives and engaging pacing.

·Collaborate with producers and editors to carry the creative idea through production and post-production.

· Present concepts clearly, explain creative choices and use feedback to strengthen the work.

· Take ownership of creative quality and delivery, working within agreed timelines and budgets.

Requirements

· Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Advertising or a related creative discipline.

· 4–8 years of relevant experience in art direction or senior design, preferably in an agency or creative studio.

· Verystrong conceptual thinking, with the ability to develop clear, strong ideas beyond visual execution.

· A strong design sensibility and hands-on craft in typography, layout, composition, colour and image selection.

·Experience developing and executing IMC campaigns across digital, social and offline channels. Experience in public sector or public awareness campaigns is an advantage.

· Strong understanding of social video storytelling, including concepts, storyboards, visual direction and platform behaviour.

· Aportfolio demonstrating both strong ideas and polished execution. Please indicate your personal contribution and include campaign and social video examples where available.

·Proficiency in AI tools, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop, including artwork preparation for production. Motion design or video editing skills are an advantage.

· A proactive, curious approach, with a commitment to refining ideas and improving the quality of the work.

· Abilityto manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines and maintain attention to detail.

·Confidence presenting ideas internally and to clients, with openness to constructive feedback.

· Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with creative and production teams.