66 Artistic Design jobs in South Africa

We are a consumer-focused activation and experience TTL agency.

We create meaningful connections that last. We offer services in strategic consulting, M&A, business intelligence, IoT, SaaS, and IT security.

An Art Director to deliver incredible campaigns.

What you will do:

1. Conceptualise, develop and produce integrated marketing materials from TTL to digital assets.
2. Stay informed of trends and competitor brands, ensuring creative campaigns stay on the front line of exceptional campaign.
3. Lead the creative direction and branding for advertising campaigns.
4. Oversee art direction and graphics, ensuring high-quality graphic design results.
5. Maintain creative brand guidelines.

What you must have:

1. A relevant qualification in Graphic Design, Art, or equivalent.
2. A minimum of five years’ experience in Art Direction within an advertising agency.
3. Proven ability to ideate for film, print, digital, out-of-home, experiential, and social.
4. Strong client communication and project management skills.
5. Experience in photography and video production.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy for the audience being targeted by the campaigns.
7. A driver’s license and own transport is beneficial.
8. Experience with project management tools such as Trello, Clockify, and Tango is beneficial.
9. This role is fully office-based in Bedfordview, Johannesburg.

Are you ready to join an ink-slinging, sailor talking, shoulder dusting, big thinking, team of creative reprobates? Then, welcome to Guerilla Africa !

We're looking for an Art Director that has honed his/her skills during the years, whilst working through egotistical torture.

You need to come standard with Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. If you're dope at illustrations and animation knowledge.even better. (That would make you a prized piece).
You need to be a rebel, everything you've ever absorbed in your previous lifetime, light it up, set it on fire.and urinate all over it.

If you're a 'defecating hot' designer, who can take concepts and make 'em come alive in layout, we dare you to apply.

Oh, and please send a link to your portfolio when applying, if you don't have a link to your portfolio, then eish, what can we say.don't apply. Askies.

The role blends hands-on art direction with strategic thinking, ensuring that concepts are not only visually compelling but also aligned with brand objectives, campaign strategies, and platform best practices.

Key responsibilities

Creative direction and execution

• Interpret and respond to creative briefs with strategic, design-led solutions.
• Oversee the visual direction of campaigns from concept through to final delivery.
• Ensure all creative outputs meet Guerilla’s standards for quality, brand consistency, and attention to detail.

Collaboration and workflow management

• Partner with traffic, production, and account management to ensure project timelines are met without compromising quality.
• Manage external creative resources (freelancers, illustrators, photographers) as required.
• Contribute to new business pitches with visual concepts and creative proposals.

Innovation and trends

• Stay up to date on design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
• Introduce new tools, techniques, and approaches to enhance the team’s creative capabilities.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement in design craft and creative thinking.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

• Minimum three–five years in a design or art direction role, preferably within a marketing agency or integrated creative environment.
• Core competency of design
• Generates fresh thinking and new ideas. Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives and client expectations.
• Measurable improvement in creative performance across campaigns.

Experience:

• Experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong skills in design software such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Experience in social media design is a must.
• Experience in digital and experiential advertising is advantageous.
• Illustration skills is an advantage.

Role objective

The Art Director is responsible for leading and inspiring Lumico’s team of creatives to deliver exceptional visual campaigns that align with strategic goals and client expectations. With a strong grasp of both creative vision and practical execution, the Art Director ensures that all work, whether ATL, digital, or integrated, meets the highest quality standards while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture.

The role blends hands-on art direction with strategic thinking, ensuring that concepts are not only visually compelling but also aligned with brand objectives, campaign strategies, and platform best practices.

Key responsibilities

Creative direction and execution

• Provide day-to-day creative guidance to the design team, ensuring high-quality concepts, layouts, and final artwork.

• Interpret and respond to creative briefs with strategic, design-led solutions.
  

• Oversee the visual direction of campaigns from concept through to final delivery.
  

• Ensure all creative outputs meet Lumico’s standards for quality, brand consistency, and attention to detail.
  

• Work with the strategy, media buying, and account teams to align creative execution with campaign objectives and audience insights.
  

• Present and defend creative concepts internally and externally with clarity and professionalism.

Team leadership and development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creatives, providing constructive feedback and career development guidance.

• Oversee performance reviews, growth plans, and skills development initiatives.
  

• Foster a collaborative environment where designers feel supported, empowered, and encouraged to experiment and innovate.
  

• Encourage peer-to-peer feedback and regular creative critique sessions.

Collaboration and workflow management

• Partner with traffic, production, and account management to ensure project timelines are met without compromising quality.

• Work with other departments to translate strategic insights into compelling visual narratives.
  

• Manage external creative resources (freelancers, illustrators, photographers) as required.
  

• Contribute to new business pitches with visual concepts and creative proposals.

Innovation and trends

• Stay up to date on design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.

• Introduce new tools, techniques, and approaches to enhance the team’s creative capabilities.
  

• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement in design craft and creative thinking.

ey requirements

• Minimum three–five years in a senior design or art direction role, preferably within a marketing agency or integrated creative environment.
  

• Proven ability to lead a design team and guide the development of campaigns from concept to delivery.
  

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with digital platforms, including Meta Business Suite.
  

• Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, and visual storytelling.
  

• Ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives and client expectations.
  

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

KPIs (key performance indicators)

1. Team performance and growth

   • Increased skill level and creative output of the design team.

   • High team morale and low turnover rates.

2. Creative quality and consistency

   • Consistently delivering work that meets brand guidelines and exceeds client expectations.

   • Positive internal and external feedback on creative output.

3. Efficiency and workflow

   • Meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

   • Improved processes for briefing, reviews, and approvals.

4. Innovation and capability building

   • Adoption of new design approaches, tools, and techniques.

   • Measurable improvement in creative performance across campaigns.

5. Client impact

   • Strong creative contribution to client retention and growth.

   • Demonstrated link between creative work and campaign performance metrics.

Are you a visionary creative with a passion for bold ideas, beautiful execution, and collaborative thinking?

Our client is looking for an experienced Art Director to join their team in Durban . In this full-time role, you’ll be responsible for conceptualising and art directing original, high-impact creative work across multiple platforms and brands. You'll manage a creative team, drive the craft and production of standout campaigns, and collaborate closely with internal departments and client partners.

This is a key leadership position where your creative direction and vision will help shape the agency's output, culture, and future.

Creative
-Conceptualise and craft original, relevant, and usable creative work in response to briefs
-Ensure consistency, quality, and excellence in all visual output
-Present creative work clearly and professionally to internal teams and clients
-Lead the creative output of your team to maintain high craft standards across all projects Client Service
-Work closely with account teams to understand client brands and ensure alignment
-Manage expectations and communication across departments to deliver effective work
-Facilitate collaboration between creative, production, planning, and strategy teams
-Build strong client relationships to support delivery of exceptional creative work Business Management
-Anticipate and adapt to the changing needs of clients and the agency
-Accurately manage and record time across projects and creative deliverables People & Culture
-Coach and mentor junior creatives to raise the standard of output across the team
-Actively participate in agency initiatives, workshops, and internal growth sessions
-Share learnings and feedback with creative leadership
-Develop and implement growth plans for yourself and your team

Minimum 7 years’ experience in a creative or agency environment
Exceptional conceptual and craft skills across ATL, digital, and integrated campaigns
Strong communication and presentation skills
Excellent relationship management with both clients and internal teams
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop creative teams
A passion for great ideas, brave thinking, and beautiful execution
Knowledge of current design and digital trends
Resilient, proactive, and highly collaborative in team environments

Collaboration
-Actively supports and involves others to create smarter, stronger creative outcomes
-Works cross-functionally to inspire and elevate team performance Courage
-Challenges creative conventions and encourages bold, strategic thinking
-Seeks and offers feedback regularly to drive improvement Passion
-Brings energy, positivity, and inspiration to the team and the work
-Leads with enthusiasm for clients, ideas, and innovation Honesty
-Openly addresses challenges, encourages constructive feedback, and resolves conflict quickly
-Drives clarity and transparency in all communication and creative delivery Creativity
-Applies creativity in every aspect of the job—from brief to execution
-Promotes a culture where innovation and creative excellence thrive across the agency

If you're ready to bring your creative leadership to a high-performing agency environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now !

At AKQA, we blend the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients.

Creatives at AKQA South Africa are translators. Translators of big ideas into functional content for the everyday person to see. They apply artistry and craftsmanship to strategic insight to create and bring to life beautiful ideas that move the world. Skilled storytellers and conceptors, they work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop labours of love that delight customers and deliver results for clients.

As a Senior Art Director, you bring strategic insight and exceptional craft to storytelling, developing ideas that move the world. Working in close partnership with a Senior Copywriter, you create compelling and beautifully constructed work that connects with audiences and delivers results. You own the brand voice, ensuring consistency, clarity, and emotional resonance across every touchpoint.

Johannesburg-based while frequently collaborating with our global studios, you will enjoy working in a team of highly skilled people, all with strong opinions about various technologies, frameworks, and approaches to media, creativity, and communications. You will articulate your ideas to your colleagues effectively while also taking on board the ideas of others. You will thrive when faced with new challenges, view them as opportunities, and constantly look to improve client deliverables. You will work in a progressive environment that fosters a meritocratic culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Conceptualize and craft compelling, strategically driven visual ideas that are clear, persuasive, and beautifully executed for various clients and audiences.


• Collaborate closely with a Senior Copywriter, ensuring that concepts are strong, well-articulated, and executed with exceptional visual storytelling and craft.


• Lead projects and clients autonomously, fully owning creative direction, execution, and design excellence.


• Design across various formats, including brand identity, campaign visuals, social content, motion, editorial layouts, experience design, and presentation materials.


• Deliver creative work with speed, consistency, accuracy, and flair, ensuring visuals are on-brand, innovative, and impactful across platforms.


• Be a proactive team player, managing multiple projects with exceptional time management, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle competing priorities.


• Stay ahead of industry trends and design best practices, continuously pushing creative boundaries and keeping work at the forefront of innovation.


• Ask the right questions, clarify objectives, and structure work effectively to align with strategic goals and creative vision.


• Lead brainstorming and workshop sessions with senior stakeholders, shaping the creative direction and fostering collaboration between disciplines.


• Own the visual narrative and storytelling in presentations, ensuring the work is engaging, persuasive, and strategically sound.


• Build consensus around creative approaches, integrating feedback while maintaining the integrity and impact of the work.


• Present confidently, clearly articulating creative rationale and vision to internal teams and clients, inspiring and influencing decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• A portfolio showcasing high-quality, globally recognised work, including brand, campaign, and experience pieces with measurable business impact.


• Proven experience in design and cross-channel storytelling.


• Confident in presenting and articulating ideas both internally and to clients.


• A degree in Design, Visual Studies, or a related field is preferred.


• Proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Keynote.


• A natural curiosity and passion for finding inspirationfromdiverse sources, with a keen interest in the future of media and technology.


• Driven to push creative boundaries and craft groundbreaking ideas that stand out.


• Craft-focused in your approach to work, presentations, and creative execution.

AKQA is committed to developing wellbeing and supporting life choices for our team. We provide an extensive range of benefits. To find out more click here.

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

At AKQA, we blend the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients.

Creatives at AKQA South Africa are translators. Translators of big ideas into functional content for the everyday person to see. They apply artistry and craftsmanship to strategic insight to create and bring to life beautiful ideas that move the world. Skilled storytellers and conceptors, they work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop labours of love that delight customers and deliver results for clients.

As a Senior Art Director, you bring strategic insight and exceptional craft to storytelling, developing ideas that move the world. Working in close partnership with a Senior Copywriter, you create compelling and beautifully constructed work that connects with audiences and delivers results. You own the brand voice, ensuring consistency, clarity, and emotional resonance across every touchpoint.

Johannesburg-based while frequently collaborating with our global studios, you will enjoy working in a team of highly skilled people, all with strong opinions about various technologies, frameworks, and approaches to media, creativity, and communications. You will articulate your ideas to your colleagues effectively while also taking on board the ideas of others. You will thrive when faced with new challenges, view them as opportunities, and constantly look to improve client deliverables. You will work in a progressive environment that fosters a meritocratic culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Conceptualize and craft compelling, strategically driven visual ideas that are clear, persuasive, and beautifully executed for various clients and audiences.


• Collaborate closely with a Senior Copywriter, ensuring that concepts are strong, well-articulated, and executed with exceptional visual storytelling and craft.


• Lead projects and clients autonomously, fully owning creative direction, execution, and design excellence.


• Design across various formats, including brand identity, campaign visuals, social content, motion, editorial layouts, experience design, and presentation materials.


• Deliver creative work with speed, consistency, accuracy, and flair, ensuring visuals are on-brand, innovative, and impactful across platforms.


• Be a proactive team player, managing multiple projects with exceptional time management, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle competing priorities.


• Stay ahead of industry trends and design best practices, continuously pushing creative boundaries and keeping work at the forefront of innovation.


• Ask the right questions, clarify objectives, and structure work effectively to align with strategic goals and creative vision.


• Lead brainstorming and workshop sessions with senior stakeholders, shaping the creative direction and fostering collaboration between disciplines.


• Own the visual narrative and storytelling in presentations, ensuring the work is engaging, persuasive, and strategically sound.


• Build consensus around creative approaches, integrating feedback while maintaining the integrity and impact of the work.


• Present confidently, clearly articulating creative rationale and vision to internal teams and clients, inspiring and influencing decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• A portfolio showcasing high-quality, globally recognised work, including brand, campaign, and experience pieces with measurable business impact.


• Proven experience in design and cross-channel storytelling.


• Confident in presenting and articulating ideas both internally and to clients.


• A degree in Design, Visual Studies, or a related field is preferred.


• Proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Keynote.


• A natural curiosity and passion for finding inspirationfromdiverse sources, with a keen interest in the future of media and technology.


• Driven to push creative boundaries and craft groundbreaking ideas that stand out.


• Craft-focused in your approach to work, presentations, and creative execution.

AKQA is committed to developing wellbeing and supporting life choices for our team. We provide an extensive range of benefits. To find out more click here.

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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At AKQA, we blend the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients.

Creatives at AKQA South Africa are translators. Translators of big ideas into functional content for the everyday person to see. They apply artistry and craftsmanship to strategic insight to create and bring to life beautiful ideas that move the world. Skilled storytellers and conceptors, they work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop labours of love that delight customers and deliver results for clients.

As a Senior Art Director, you bring strategic insight and exceptional craft to storytelling, developing ideas that move the world. Working in close partnership with a Senior Copywriter, you create compelling and beautifully constructed work that connects with audiences and delivers results. You own the brand voice, ensuring consistency, clarity, and emotional resonance across every touchpoint.

Johannesburg-based while frequently collaborating with our global studios, you will enjoy working in a team of highly skilled people, all with strong opinions about various technologies, frameworks, and approaches to media, creativity, and communications. You will articulate your ideas to your colleagues effectively while also taking on board the ideas of others. You will thrive when faced with new challenges, view them as opportunities, and constantly look to improve client deliverables. You will work in a progressive environment that fosters a meritocratic culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields.

Role Requirements

• Conceptualize and craft compelling, strategically driven visual ideas that are clear, persuasive, and beautifully executed for various clients and audiences.
• Collaborate closely with a Senior Copywriter, ensuring that concepts are strong, well-articulated, and executed with exceptional visual storytelling and craft.
• Lead projects and clients autonomously, fully owning creative direction, execution, and design excellence.
• Design across various formats, including brand identity, campaign visuals, social content, motion, editorial layouts, experience design, and presentation materials.
• Deliver creative work with speed, consistency, accuracy, and flair, ensuring visuals are on-brand, innovative, and impactful across platforms.
• Be a proactive team player, managing multiple projects with exceptional time management, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and design best practices, continuously pushing creative boundaries and keeping work at the forefront of innovation.
• Ask the right questions, clarify objectives, and structure work effectively to align with strategic goals and creative vision.
• Lead brainstorming and workshop sessions with senior stakeholders, shaping the creative direction and fostering collaboration between disciplines.
• Own the visual narrative and storytelling in presentations, ensuring the work is engaging, persuasive, and strategically sound.
• Build consensus around creative approaches, integrating feedback while maintaining the integrity and impact of the work.
• Present confidently, clearly articulating creative rationale and vision to internal teams and clients, inspiring and influencing decision-making.
  
  

• A portfolio showcasing high-quality, globally recognised work, including brand, campaign, and experience pieces with measurable business impact.
• Proven experience in design and cross-channel storytelling.
• Confident in presenting and articulating ideas both internally and to clients.
• A degree in Design, Visual Studies, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Keynote.
• A natural curiosity and passion for finding inspiration from diverse sources, with a keen interest in the future of media and technology.
• Driven to push creative boundaries and craft groundbreaking ideas that stand out.
• Craft-focused in your approach to work, presentations, and creative execution.
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Art/Creative, Design, and Marketing
• Industries Design Services

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Superside is looking for a talented Senior Conceptual Art Director to create bold, high-performing digital campaigns for top global brands. In this role, you’ll partner with copywriters, strategists and creatives to deliver concept-driven ideas across social media, web, video, and more—bringing big ideas to life with strong art direction and design execution.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative, globally distributed team and contribute to work that’s not only creatively exciting but also strategically sharp. This is a role for someone who can think big, execute beautifully, and bring a deep understanding of design to everything they do.

• Partner with copywriters and strategists to develop compelling creative campaigns across digital-first channels (social, web, video) with the ability to stretch into ATL (TV, print, OOH).
• Lead art direction for creative campaigns and video concepts, providing visual direction from ideation through final execution.
• Design or direct the creation of digital assets, mood boards, layouts, and visual frameworks that bring brand narratives to life.
• Contribute to brand storytelling by developing concept-led brand systems and integrated creative ideas.
• Build and present creative decks that clearly communicate concepts and strategy to customers.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Leads, Project Managers, and other creatives across time zones.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, consistently delivering on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.
• Help push creative boundaries, championing fresh ideas and evolving Superside’s conceptual capabilities.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to understand goals and deliver work that drives results.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, experimentation, and continuous creative growth.

• 5+ years of experience in concept-driven roles within creative agencies or fast-paced in-house teams.
• A strong portfolio showcasing concept-first thinking and excellent art direction across digital platforms.
• Passion for creativity and a strong eye for design, typography, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent English communication skills , both written and verbal, with confidence presenting ideas to customers and internal teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with experience juggling multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Growth mindset and curiosity, always seeking new tools, trends, and ways to improve your craft.
• Familiarity with digital marketing and performance creative principles.
• A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with diverse teams and perspectives.

Why Join us?

Superside's vision is to create equal opportunities globally by accelerating the world’s transition to online work. With that in mind, we're building a fully remote company that attracts people where they are.

Remote-first. Customer-led.

Remote isn’t just a perk; it’s how we deliver better for customers. We are fully committing to our customers by hiring top talent and collaborating seamlessly across time zones.

Global team, local impact.

Join a community of 60+ nationalities working across time zones, cultures, and disciplines, all aligned on doing great work for great brands.

High performance, low ego.

Work in a fast-paced, high-trust environment where feedback is direct, growth is constant, and kindness leads collaboration.

Impact meets opportunity.

We’re in the sweet spot — big enough to be stable, small enough for you to shape what’s next. Your ideas will matter here.

Grow fast. Lead well.

You’ll gain mentorship, take on real responsibility, and grow your career while helping us disrupt a global industry.

About Superside

Superside is the leading AI-powered creative company that quickly and cost-effectively enhances in-house functions. We help over 500 ambitious brands get great creative concepts done at scale.Built to be an extension

of in-house teams, we unbottleneck marketing and creative teams so they can move faster and drive more reliable creative performance.

Superside is a fully remote company with over 700 team members working across 60+ countries and 13 timezones.

Learn more at superside.com

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