Job description

Wine-of-the-Month Club, South Africa’s longest standing and largest wine club, is on the hunt for a talented and experienced art director to join its powerhouse team.

As the art director, you will responsible to drive the creative visual style and brand of Wine-of-the-Month Club, across all design platforms including digital and print. You will be in charge of conceptualising new ideas, in different areas of the business and work closely with the director, marketing manager and team leaders.

As the art director, you will primarily be responsible for:

• Conceptualising new design ideas across different design areas within the company.
• Liaise with clients to develop an artistic approach and style that is in line with the Wine-of-the-Month Clubs brands.
• Manage the design team and coordinate activities with other artistic and creative departments according to deadlines.
• Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by other staff members.
• Run the production and design of Wine-of-the-Month Clubs in-house publication, South African Connoisseur magazine.
• Photograph pack shots, lifestyle shots and product shots for digital and print platforms.
• Develop detailed budgets and timelines for new and existing design projects.
• Develop and conceptualise packaging design and product for different areas of the business.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Creative leadership skills and experience within the graphic design and digital industry, with a proven ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Have a strong visual and design sense with at least three years of experience in a similar role.
• A strong understanding of print production and its process.
• Advanced Macintosh software skills including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• An understanding of photography would be adventurous but not a must.
• Strong interest and knowledge of typography.
• Have the ability to manage multiple projects and workflow simultaneously.
• Have the ability to influence and communicate effectively with people at all levels, internally and externally.

Based in Muizenberg, you’ll be an integral member of the Wine-of-the-Month Club team, working on this exciting brand, in a fun and fast-paced work environment. If you are ready for this amazing opportunity to be apart of the Wine-of-the-Month family, in a multimedia environment, apply today.

To apply for this role, please submit your resume, cover letter and a portfolio (PDF or URL link) of your work, including recent examples of recent work and content to

az.oc.htnomehtfoeniw@sdnerual

Posted on 14 Sep 15:42

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Environment:

Drive technological change and advancements as the next ICT executive sought by an innovative financial services company. You will accomplish these changes by providing a differentiating, robust and sustainable platform for business growth and transformation while mitigating any associated risks. The successful candidate requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 10 years’ experience in a senior management position within ICT in the financial services/retail sector, able to develop operational strategies, have managed outsource providers and an understanding of retail and/or consumer finance, the SDLC and product lifecycle.

Duties:

• Accountable for the overall performance of all spheres of the IT business area and to ensure they are aligned to changing and growing business needs.
• Ensure the integrity of the IT security infrastructure and the stability of the systems environment.
• Govern the technology roadmap and principles to guide future choices that are required with regards to technological developments, innovations and advances in best practices.
• Ensure any new systems are delivered in line with Group governance standards, expectations and needs.
• Manage and oversee outsourced partners and vendors and ensure service levels are met.
• Overall accountability for the compliance and risk management of the areas of responsibility.
• Effective budget management for all areas of accountability.
• Provide thought leadership and best practice to ensure competitive advantage.
• Develop and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to enable the company to meet its strategic objectives.
• Effective integration with BNP group teams and delivery of group requirements.
• Lead direct reports and their teams to ensure optimal performance, engagement and succession.

Requirements:

Qualifications –

• Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

Experience/skills –

• 10 years’ senior management experience within an ICT position within financial services/retail environment.
• Experience in developing and operationalising strategies.
• Managing outsourced providers.
• Expert understanding of systems in retail and/or consumer finance.
• Strong understanding of the systems development life cycle and the product life cycle.

Attributes:

• Strong understanding of technology and future trends.
• Business acumen.
• Strong leader.
• Numeric and analytical skills.
• Systems thinking.
• Innovation and solutions focus.
• Clarity and simplicity of communication.
• Strong presentation skills (written, verbal and presentation-related).
• Articulate, rational, coherent and persuasive.
• Disciplined, business-focused delivery and impact-astute.
• Effective relationship management and collaboration skills.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Comments:

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moc.nifatad@esereht

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Posted on 14 Sep 14:36