Working in true collaboration with one of our global clients, the Art Director will oversee and direct conceptual and design projects and will ultimately be responsible for the quality of ideas and the end-to-end design execution of jobs, from brief through to implementation and delivery.

The overall objective is to direct, inspire, lead and support all levels of design and creative talent across the account, defining and advancing a positive and highly productive design culture for OLIVER.

THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF...

You'll be joining a permanent on-site creative team who are super passionate about creating and producing the best products.



WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN YOUR ROLE

To work with the GAD and CSD to define and implement the creative strategy for the studio.
To motivate and influence the creative team to constantly strive for excellence in performance.
To proactively monitor the quality of design projects being produced and submitted by leading internal review sessions and seeking feedback from both internal and external stakeholders.
To oversee and manage the timely delivery of all jobs/projects going through the studio, always taking into consideration the clients' requirements and expectations.
To investigate, propose and implement innovative ways of delivering design services to maximise efficiency and productivity.
Attend client meetings, present work, discuss needs and identify opportunities.
To assign creative leads and develop accounts and creative teams.
To manage, train and mentor staff and oversee their professional development


WHAT SKILLS WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL

be experienced in directing complex, commercial, design projects involving senior stakeholders and interdisciplinary creative teams with strong experience across FMCG category.
be highly creative with the ability to generate ideas and practically contribute to design details, demonstrating exceptional pure graphic design and typography skills.
Have deep technical design skills in one or more disciplines, e.g. Design for Digital and social, Brand Immersion, etc.
have a proven ability to communicate and liaise with all levels in the business.
have a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including outside the design team.
have a proven ability to effectively manage creative teams.