Art Director at Maxima Media Group

Maxima Media Group is a fast-growing integrated media firm that focuses on media, advertising, branding, and marketing, through the creation of concepts and content. It formally commenced operation in 2008 and has made a significant impact in the sub-sector, boasting several high profiles multinationals such as Nigerian Breweries, Nestle, Proctor & Gamble, and PZ as clients, and having created, produced, and executed several high impact products in the Nigerian media and advertising market.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Art Director

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Determine how best to represent a concept visually
• Determine which photographs, art, or other design elements to use
• Develop design briefs that suit the company and client's purpose.
• Translates marketing strategy into a visual language that speaks to the target audience and expressesbrand equity.
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing interactive design.
• Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers.
• Working with a range of media, including computer-aided design and keeping up to date with emerging technologies.
• Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print.
• Ongoing evaluation of project activity and reporting on project progress to the management.
  submission of the final results of the project to the management.
• Other task assigned by the Managing Director.

Daily Task

• Formulate a basic layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound.
• Review and approve art materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copy developed by the creative team
• Work with creative directors to develop design solutions
• Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements. (Still, motion or animated).
• Attending meetings at production houses and with other directors.

Job Requirements
Minimum Qualification:

• Minimum of a B.Sc / HND in Fine Art from a reputable institution or related courses.
• 3-5 years of valid working experience in advertising, Media, and Branding companies with proven track records.

Professional Membership:

• A recognized professional certification/ membership will be anadded advantage e.g. Certificate program in Design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid experience with digital technology and photo editing software packages (e.g. Photoshop, Pixlr, Ilustrator, and Affinity Photo)
• Strong photo editing skills and an excellent portfolio.
• Thorough knowledge of computer imaging, photographic techniques, studio management, and color composition
• A creative mind with an eye for detail and storytelling skills
• Time-management and leadership skills.
• Must be a creative story-teller, have an inquisitive mind, and adept at using all story-telling techniques
• Familiarity with special effects, 3D, and compositing.
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry best practices to maximize efficiency.
• Attention to detail and experience working under deadline.

Generic Skills:

• Resilience, Tenacity, and Integrity
• Presentation Skills
• Foster teamwork.
• Quality management.
• Result-driven.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Portfolio, and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Note: Candidates living around Gbagada axis are preferred.