Snr Social Art Director

TBWA

  • Sandton, Johannesburg
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Senior Social Art DirectorLocation: TBWA Sandton Office | Work Hours: CAT with EST overlap required (10:30am – 6:30pm)Reports to: SA Creative Director, with dotted-line to Atlanta-based CDWork Structure: Contracted by TBWA\ HL but deployed to BBDO Atlanta.About Dobbino:
Dobbino an anagram for BBDO + Innovation, bringing together a team of multi-hyphenated creators developing interest led, platform first content at the speed and scale of culture. We are algorithm obsessed, collaborating with platforms and guiding brands through the ever-changing social shifts. Powered by technology from proprietary intelligent automation to industry leading AI partnerships.Atlanta is our hub, a cultural mecca of emerging talent, coupled with offshore teams and our 16k strong global creator marketplace.The Role:
As a Senior Social Art Director you’ll push the boundaries of visual storytelling across every platform. You’ll collaborate closely with Atlanta and South African teams, translating insights into scroll-stopping visuals and mentoring up-and-coming talent.Responsibilities:
  • Lead art direction for high-impact, multi-platform campaigns.
  • Concept, design, and execute platform-first visuals across social and digital.
  • Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and producers to bring ideas to life.
  • Stay plugged into design, social, and cultural trends—anticipating what comes next.
  • Mentor junior creatives and nurture a spirit of experimentation and growth.
  • Present work to clients and internal teams with clarity and confidence
Requirements:
  • 5+ years’ experience in art direction for digital/social/advertising.
  • Strong design capabilities.
  • Portfolio packed with bold, original, digital-first work.
  • Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator; After Effects a plus).
  • Deep knowledge of social content trends, formats, and best practices.
  • Comfortable shooting and editing for social media.
  • Strong collaboration, presentation, and mentorship skills.
  • Agile, detail-oriented, and ready to thrive in a global, fast-moving team.
  • Beauty categories experience a must.

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