Art Director

ROLE

The Art Director is a leading role responsible for concept creation as well as all visual elements of advertising campaigns from traditional to experiential to digital. The interpretation of client briefs into award winning creative concepts and ideas is paramount. The Art Director will need to be in touch with the latest cultural and digital trends. He/She takes initiative and drives campaigns from ideation to production and will have to work well under pressure and tight deadlines. Craft should be of the highest priority, with the ability to bring to life creative concepts to their fullest potential.

EXPERIENCE

We are looking for digitally minded, wickedly talented, conceptual creative with:

1. Relevant experience working on regional/international campaigns
2. Proven track record with award winning ideas on an international level
3. Media agnostic thinking and execution
4. Strong communications skills
5. Strong presentation skills

SKILLS

The candidate must possess/be:

1. An independent conceptual thinker, taking on a key role on projects
2. A leader fronting and motivating the junior teams on initiatives for new and existing clients
3. Passion to drive, lead and be able to challenge briefs
4. A killer eye for art direction, bringing big ideas to life
5. Flawless presentation skills
6. A digital native
7. Comfortable and capable with social platforms and content production

DEPARTMENT

As an integral member of the core Creative Department there is an expectation to contribute to the discipline, team and culture in a number of ways;

1. Share knowledge, experience, offer guidance and expertise among junior members with the aim of growing talent and elevating the craft of the department
2. Help contribute to and develop BBH IP and agency process when appropriate
3. Contribute to effectiveness and creative awards at an international level
4. Get involved with departmental initiatives such as learning and industry events

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A BLACK SHEEP

1. Excellence – You aim to be the best at what you do
2. Black Sheep – You favour the unorthodox, are highly independent-minded and bring a maverick quality to working because outcomes are all that matter
3. Restless – You are fast learning, agile, and adaptable to change. You bring a founder’s attitude to everything you do
4. Risky – You push to take bold leaps, even if that means you make mistakes along the way
5. Hungry – You are voraciously curious and never stop feeding your mind
6. Generous – You are giving your energy and ideas to continuously improve the work without your ego in the mix
7. Influential – You know how to build trusted relationships fast and get the best out of people

DIVERSITY

BBH is powered by difference and committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the recruitment and development of talent, so that everyone benefits from an equal opportunity. We challenge prejudice and discrimination inside our business, with our clients, how we select our partners and in our work so that everyone feels welcome and empowered.