Overview
Mid Art Director x2 Jobs in Randburg, South Africa at AB InBev Africa
Location: Randburg
Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential.
The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
Key Purpose
The Art Director is responsible for the conception, design, and delivery of compelling visual ideas across digital, social, and integrated platforms. Working closely with Copywriters and in support of the Creative Director, the Art Director plays a critical role in shaping ideas that are not only visually striking but strategically sound and culturally relevant. This role requires a strong eye for craft, a deep understanding of digital-first thinking, and the ability to translate brand strategy into intuitive, beautifully executed creative work across web, mobile, social media, and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop clear, original concepts in close collaboration with Copywriters
- Translate ideas into strong visual narratives through storyboards, mock-ups, and design systems
- Create high-quality visual execution across digital, social, integrated, and occasional traditional channels
- Interpret briefs with a solid understanding of brand strategy, marketing objectives, and target audiences
- Take creative work from initial concept through to final execution, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
- Collaborate effectively with the wider departments:
Strategy, Digital Products, Production, and Business Support across multiple disciplines - Confidently present creative ideas and final work to internal teams and clients
- Stay ahead of digital, design, and cultural trends, continuously applying best practices to elevate creative output
Strong portfolio showcasing digital, social, and integrated campaign work, with evidence of concept, craft, and consistency
- A refined eye for design, layout, typography, and motion
- Experience working across social platforms and digital ecosystems
- The ability to balance creativity with strategic thinking and commercial objectives
- Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
- Proven experience collaborating closely with copywriters and creative leads to develop conceptually strong ideas.
- Demonstrated ability to lead visual execution from concept through to final delivery across multiple platforms.
- Solid understanding of brand strategy, marketing objectives, and audience‑led design.
- Working knowledge of contemporary design tools and workflows (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, motion or prototyping tools).
- Confidence in presenting creative ideas and work internally and to clients
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Award recognition or industry accolades are advantageous but not essential
- Log time accurately and consistently across all projects
- Ensure work is properly backed up and stored according to agency processes
- Follow work through each department to ensure seamless delivery across teams.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Art Direction, Digital Design, or a related creative field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an agency or studio environment, with a strong focus on digital-first and integrated campaigns.
Additional Information
SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short‑listing.
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Title: Mid Art Director x2
Company: AB InBev Africa
Location: Randburg, South Africa
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