Job Title: Creative Director – Suss Ads
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Managing Partner
Application Deadline: 16th Sept
Suss Ads is a leading digital advertising company, pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation in the digital landscape. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a visionary and hands-on Head of Creative to lead our creative direction and ensure the execution of top-tier, user-centered digital campaigns across various platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
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Creative Leadership
- Lead the creative vision for all digital campaigns, ensuring brand consistency and innovation.
- Collaborate with the Managing Partner and leadership team to set the creative strategy that aligns with Suss Ads business objectives and target audiences.
- Develop a creative roadmap for new ad formats, including interactive and rich media ads.
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UX/UI Design
- Lead the UX/UI design efforts, ensuring seamless user experiences across all digital touchpoints, from websites to campaign landing pages.
- Oversee the design of user interfaces that are intuitive, responsive, and optimized for performance.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, providing constructive feedback to foster skill growth.
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Creative Development
- Manage the full lifecycle of creative projects, from ideation to delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and tech, to ensure creative solutions align with business and user needs.
- Develop creative assets such as banners, video ads, email templates, and HTML5 ad creatives.
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Design Research & Innovation
- Conduct user research, A/B testing, and usability testing to gather insights and inform design decisions.
- Stay updated on design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously innovate and elevate Suss Ads creative offerings.
- Translate user research findings into actionable design improvements for clients and internal projects.
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Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with the account management, development, and media teams to deliver high-quality creative campaigns.
- Present creative concepts and campaign strategies to clients, maintaining strong client relationships.
- Provide guidance and direction for junior creatives and external vendors or freelancers involved in project delivery.
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Problem-Solving & Innovation
- Identify design challenges and provide innovative, user-centered solutions that align with business goals.
- Drive the development of new ad formats and creative ideas to keep Suss Ads at the forefront of the industry.
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Team Management
- Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing direction, feedback, and growth opportunities.
- Ensure the creative team operates efficiently, managing resources and workloads to meet deadlines.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in website and ad design.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, or similar.
- Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and interaction design.
- Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to shape the creative direction of a fast-growing digital agency.
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
To apply, please submit your portfolio and resume to [email protected] by 16th September 2024. We look forward to seeing your creativity in action!