Summary
Join Moniepoint Inc., Africa's leading financial ecosystem, as the Senior Art Director, where you will spearhead the visual identity and creative expression of brand campaigns, product communications, and multi-channel brand initiatives. You will report to the creative director, lead a team of designers, and collaborate with various departments to create compelling, high-quality work that resonates with consumers and drives brand impact. This role demands a blend of conceptual thinking, hands-on design execution, leadership, and strategic vision to push the brand's creative boundaries.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in art direction, design, and visual storytelling (agency or in-house)
- Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality campaign work across digital, print, and motion graphics
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Figma, Sketch, and other design tools
- Deep understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and design principles
- Leadership experience mentoring and directing designers
- Experience in creative production workflows, print production, and digital asset management
- Experience in directing photoshoots, video productions, and motion graphics projects
- Detail-Oriented & Quality-Focused β Obsessed with perfect execution
- Visionary Leadership β Able to push creative boundaries while ensuring brand consistency
- Adaptable & Agile β Comfortable working in fast-paced environments
- Collaboration-Driven β Works effectively with team mates and across departments
Responsibilities
- Develop bold, innovative, distinct and high-impact visual concepts that immediately differentiates and sets apart Moniepoint
- Champion brand aesthetics and design excellence across all creative outputs
- Collaborate with copywriters and content strategists to develop compelling, cohesive brand narratives
- Collaborate to refine motion graphics, animation, photography, and videography to enhance brand storytelling
- Oversee creative execution across digital, print, experiential, OOH and other specified platforms
- Ensure consistency in brand identity, typography, color palettes, and visual language across all platforms
- Translate consumer insights into visually engaging, customer-centric creative that enhances engagement and conversion
- Provide constructive feedback and visual/creative direction to elevate design quality and brand impact
- Lead and mentor a team of graphic designers
- Create an environment of collaboration, experimentation, and continuous improvement
- Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor visuals, and emerging creative technologies to keep the brand at the forefront
- Oversee design production processes, ensuring assets are optimized for different formats and channels
- Collaborate with external vendors, and print houses to execute high-quality production
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and at the highest creative standard
Preferred Qualifications
- Motion graphics and 3D design experience is a welcome advantage
- Background in UX/UI and interactive design will be considered a plus but not mandatory
Benefits
- We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member
- Weβve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard
- We value and respect each other and always look out for one another
- We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks
- Youβll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits