Location: Johannesburg, Bryanston Work model: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days from home) Salary: Up to R70 000 CTC (depending on experience) About our client: A mid-large, fully integrated agency with a strong reputation for multi-award-winning creative work is looking for a Senior Art Director to join their team. This is a rare opportunity to lead highly conceptual work on a blue-chip financial services account, one of the agency's flagship client relationships. Over two decades in, they're still growing, still winning awards, and still hiring people who are exceptional at what they do. Why you'd want to work here: Multi-award-winning agency, ranked among South Africa's top independent shopsOver 20 years in the game and still growingA high-performing team of good, kind people with zero egoIdea meritocracy: the best thinking wins, whoever it comes fromGenuine respect for work-life balanceWhat the job involves: Leading the conceptual direction on a blue-chip financial services account, from big idea to finished craftDeveloping innovative, insight-led creative concepts that drive real business resultsBringing through-the-line campaigns to life across digital, social and traditional platformsDefining and protecting the visual aesthetic of campaigns from concept through executionPresenting and selling ideas confidently to senior clients and internal teamsLeading brainstorms and conceptualisation, and mentoring junior and mid-weight designersManaging multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously without dropping qualityCompiling and delivering client-ready presentationsParticipating in new business pitchesPartnering with strategy, client service and other disciplines to shape campaign thinkingWhat you need to be considered: 6+ years' experience in an advertising or brand agency, with strong conceptual credentialsFinancial services or corporate brand experience strongly preferredA portfolio link must be included with your CV. No portfolio, no response. We want to see strong conceptual, through-the-line campaign work, ideally including corporate or financial services brand workConfident presenting to senior clients and stakeholdersStrong craft and design skills across Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and KeynoteExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSharp attention to detail, no typos in your CV or portfolioA relevant tertiary qualification in design, advertising or a related fieldBonus points if you: Have led creative on a blue-chip or listed financial services brand beforeHave award show recognition (Loeries, Cannes or similar)Have experience managing or mentoring a small creative team