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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements. (Still, motion or animated).
  • Attending meetings at production houses and with other directors.
  • Work with creative directors to develop design solutions

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
  • 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.
  • 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

Generic Skills:

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

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Portfolio, and Cover Letter to: vacancy@maximaproductions.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.

Note: Candidates living around Gbagada axis are preferred

 

Application Deadline  28th February, 2021.


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