Art Director

Pencil

. Design and deliver creative assets across advertising, digital, and print formats using GenAI tools .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GenAI creative tools and Adobe Creative Cloud, with a strong focus on visual identity and brand consistency. Proven ability to manage multiple creative projects while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and presenting work to clients.

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GenAI Creative ToolsAdobe Creative CloudArt DirectionClient PresentationCreative Project Management

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Hard Skills

GenAI ToolsCreative ProductionVisual IdentityBrand ConsistencyCreative CraftQuality ChecksCreative Work ReviewCreative Systems ImprovementDesign GenerationPortfolio Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCuriosityFeedback ApplicationCreative Judgment

Industry Keywords

AdvertisingDigital ProductionCreative AssetsEmerging TechnologiesCreative Briefs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver creative assets across advertising, digital, and print formats using GenAI tools
Translate creative briefs into polished work aligned with project objectives and visual identity
Contribute to creative production on flagship projects demonstrating Pencil’s product capabilities
Manage multiple creative requests simultaneously while maintaining quality and consistency
Brief the Creative team and review daily output
Conduct daily quality checks on client decks and feedback
Present AI creative workflows to clients
Collaborate with Producers, the Creative Director, and Product teams to ensure strategic alignment and technical feasibility
Provide feedback on platform and AI tools, workflows, and user experience
Contribute ideas on GenAI storytelling and design in internal creative discussions
Monitor emerging GenAI and design technologies and share insights
Identify techniques and workflows that improve speed, consistency, or creative quality
Improve creative systems, templates, and processes
Seek feedback and apply it to develop creative craft and judgment
Report to Juliette Suvitha, Head of AI Creative & Enablement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience as an Art Director or similar, ideally in advertising or digital production (essential)
Hands-on experience with GenAI creative tools across image, video and design generation (essential)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent design tools (essential)
Comfortable presenting creative work directly to clients (essential)
A strong eye for visual identity, brand consistency, and craft (essential)
Portfolio showcasing creative work
Ability to manage multiple creative requests while maintaining quality and consistency
Ability to brief and review others’ work while continuing hands-on creative production
Curiosity about emerging GenAI tools and techniques
Ability to collaborate across Producers, the Creative Director, and Product teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of GenAI
Sponsored professional and personal learning allowance
Flexible vacation / time-off policy
Competitive health insurance and welfare cover
Fully remote work