Employment Opportunity: Creative Director
Our client is a leading advertising agency in Tanzania with portfolio consisting major corporations operating in Tanzania. Our client manages advertising and branding activities of some of Tanzania's biggest banks and international organisations. Our client is looking to hire a world class Creative Director who will be responsible for managingthe creative processes on a day to day basis.
Reports to: Managing Director
Duties & Responsibilities:
(Duties & Responsibilities denoted with an asterisk (*) are considered to be Essential Position Functions.)
- Establishes and maintains high internal quality by originating creative ideas, managing project time lines, adhering to Creative Briefs, ensuring consistency of strategic branding. *
- Oversees the copyright process by meeting regularly with copywriters and Account Management to assess project development, review work product and determine whether project is on target and within the scope of the Creative Brief. *
- Act as a client liaison by presenting various stages of work productto the client and effectively responding to client requests or inquiries in a timely manner. *
- Provides accurate written ad copy and/or visual as appropriate by conducting brand and/or product research, applying consistent style and message across brand documents, understanding style and referencing usage, applying appropriate regulatory requirements, etc. *
- Acts as a mentor to departmental employees by providing developmental opportunities, responding to questions, providing direction on resource utilization (internally and externally), etc.
- Provides supervision and oversight to freelance staff by determining appropriate project assignment based on individual skill sets, orienting new employees to agency SOPs, providing necessary resources and direction, and responding to questions. *
- Maintains consistently high executional excellence by ensuring appropriate resources are assigned to projects, time lines are managed and strategic brand objectives are promoted. *
- Ensures smooth internal workflow by utilizing effective delegation,theassignment/reassignment of appropriate resources to jobs, providing direction and counsel as needed. *
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Job Specifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts or equivalent creative advertising background6-10 years advertising writing/art experience required; must have a proven track record of developing successful advertising campaigns.Must possess a strong working knowledge of PC and MAC.Requires a thorough grasp of regulatory requirements, excellent communication skills and selling ability. Must be able to work well under pressure and time constraints, must possess a strong detail-orientation and solid organizational skills, and must possess a strong team-orientation.
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How to apply:
Closing date for Applications: 30th June 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Human Capital Department:
Excel Management and Outsourcing (T)Limited
Msasani Beach, Plot 157
Dares Salaam
