ARE YOU
AWESOME?

WANT TO JOIN
THE JUNGLE?

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR WANTED – DURBAN

“That is awesome!” If that short sentence is the response you like to hear when people see your work, then please read on – you may be the Senior Art Director that we’re looking for in our Durban jungle.

This role is incredibly important to us so we’re going to throw the kitchen sink at finding the right individual. If it’s you then the answer to the questions below will be a resounding “yes!”

Do you have a portfolio of work to share that will make us say “that’s awesome!”?

  • We’re looking for someone that has been there, done that and got the Lion. Or the Loerie. We’ll even settle for an Oscar.

Are you curious, ambitious and cool to be around?

  • The cool part is important. We’re a friendly group of Gorillas, and we’re picky about who we invite into our Jungle.

Are you a strong communicator?

  • We like to sell ideas in as few slides as possible. We like to present them in a way that leaves people no choice but to shout out “That’s awesome!” The person we’re looking for has a great way of weaving words and imagery together to tell a story.

Do you believe that average is unacceptable?

  • We never want to be average. Or even just good. That means we’re only happy when a concept, a campaign or even just a piece of copy makes us say “yeah, that’s awesome!” Our perfect creative is a perfectionist when it comes to their craft.

Are you comfortable bringing awesome to life across any channel or medium?

  • We are a channel-agnostic big-idea agency but there is no getting around the fact that the world we live in demands a solid understanding of the digital ecosystem.

Are you the senior designer or senior art director we’re looking for? Are you awesome?

REQUIREMENTS

Whilst being awesome doesn’t always require years of practice, we are prioritising candidates that have significant experience working in an advertising agency environment.

  • Five to six years’ experience in an art directing capacity, at least two of those years as a senior
  • A portfolio of work that is easily accessible
  • Design-related degree/diploma
  • Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
  • The ability to work independently
  • Deadline and task-driven
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Team player

If we sound like a good fit for each other, send an email through to iwannawork@gorilla.agency

ABOUT US

We are Gorilla, an award-winning creative digital agency with offices in Johannesburg and Durban. Our mission, in a nutshell, is to put work out into the world that makes our clients and their customers say “that is awesome!”

We’re an independent jungle which makes us agile, invested and passionate. We’re level 2 BBBEE and are fierce supporters of transformation in the industry. Growing and sustaining an awesome culture is one of our six core values. Having fun for no other reason than it’s fun is another. We’re digital partners to all of our clients and integrated partners to a few of them, which we love because a social post has every right to be as awesome as a TV spot. We are privileged to work with some of the most loved brands in South Africa with more than a few relationships close to a decade long. Loving the work we do and the teams we do it for is way more important to us than the size of the retainer. 

You can check out our website if you want to know more about our jungle, our work and why we think awesome is so important.

SENIOR MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER WANTED – DURBAN

“That is awesome!” If that short sentence is the response you like to hear when people see your work, then please read on – you may be the person that we’re looking for in our DURBAN jungle.

Do you have a portfolio of work to share that will make us say “that’s awesome!”

We’re looking for someone that has been there, done that and got the Lion. Or the Loerie. We’ll even settle for an Oscar.

Are you curious, ambitious and cool to be around?

The cool part is important. We’re a friendly group of Gorillas, and we’re picky about who we invite into our jungle.

Are you a strong communicator?

We like to sell ideas in as few slides as possible. We like to present them in a way that leaves people no choice but to shout out “That’s awesome!” The person we’re looking for has a great way of weaving words and imagery together to tell a story.

Do you believe that average is unacceptable?

We never want to be average. Or even just good. That means we’re only happy when a concept, a campaign or even just a piece of copy makes us say “yeah, that’s awesome!” Our perfect creative is a perfectionist when it comes to their craft.

Are you comfortable bringing awesome to life across any channel or medium?

We are a channel-agnostic big-idea agency but there is no getting around the fact that the world we live in demands a solid understanding of the digital ecosystem.

Are you the senior designer we’re looking for? Are you awesome?

Please note: Whilst being awesome doesn’t always require years of practice, we are prioritising candidates that have at least four years of experience working in an advertising agency environment.

REQUIREMENTS

At least 5 years as a designer in a traditional agency environment, with a minimum of one year in a position with duties similar to the one described above.

A design related degree or diploma, unless you’re a self-taught genius.

Familiarity and experience with the full Adobe design suite with expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Adobe Flash, web development, HTML coding, video editing, animation, sound editing and mad barista skills are all bonus abilities that will make us stoked.

If we sound like a good fit for each other, send an email through to iwannawork@gorilla.agency

ABOUT US

We are Gorilla, an award-winning creative digital agency with offices in Johannesburg and Durban. Our mission, in a nutshell, is to put work out into the world that makes our clients and their customers say “that is awesome!”

We’re an independent jungle which makes us agile, invested and passionate. We’re level 2 BBBEE and are fierce supporters of transformation in the industry. Growing and sustaining an awesome culture is one of our six core values. Having fun for no other reason than it’s fun is another. We’re digital partners to all of our clients and integrated partners to a few of them, which we love because a social post has every right to be as awesome as a TV spot. We are privileged to work with some of the most loved brands in South Africa with more than a few relationships close to a decade long. Loving the work we do and the teams we do it for is way more important to us than the size of the retainer. 

You can check out our website if you want to know more about our jungle, our work and why we think awesome is so important.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Jungle for a Senior Account Manager to share their awesome. This is a role that will allow you  to take ownership for your own brands, grow not only your digital skills, but also get involved in TTL projects.

As a member of a multi-disciplined team, the Senior Account Manager will be responsible for the following;

Client relationships

·   Day to day management of multiple client relationships

·   Working with clients on new and existing briefs

·   Identifying opportunities to cross sell and up-sell services and drive revenue targets

Project management

·   Writing briefs and ensuring that these are delivered against

·   Daily overseeing and management of projects, both internally and externally, within budgets and timelines

.      Acting as a daily escalation point for resolving project issues

.      Managing job health on Magnetic

.      Improving work processes to drive efficiency

Financial management

·   Scoping projects and managing delivery against budgets and retainers

·   Overseeing the issuing of Cost Estimates, receipt of POs, delivery of work and invoicing and payment receipting as required

.     Driving business growth through diligent financial and forecast reporting

.     Attendance of WIP meetings and resolving issues that arise out of this

Reporting

·   Interpreting insight tools

·   Completion of all monthly and campaign reporting

·   Liaising and driving third-party agencies to ensure timeous submission of reporting to client

·   Ensuring necessary reports are complete, checked and approved before being sent to client

Strategy

·   Refine and contribute to strategies that address key marketing challenges and deliver value

·   Pursue innovative solutions and ideas for clients

·   Oversight and guidance on the delivery of any strategy under the guidance of the AD

.     Translating knowledge of digital/industry developments to drive client aspirations into strategies

.     Ultimate responsibility for the delivery of any strategy in collaboration with internal team and under supervision of AD  and MD

.     Developing Digital/TTL plans, aligned with client strategy

Requirements

  • Recognised qualification in marketing, media and communications
  • Min 4 years in an account management role and familiarity with all the internal client services processes
  • Comprehensive understanding of Digital and other media channels (incl ATL and BTL), with solid understanding of the strengths of different media
  • Understand digital technologies and their application, including search, websites, social media and mobile
  • In-depth Knowledge of marketing intelligence, budgeting and financial processes
  • Understanding and skill in the planning of integrated communications

Please send your CV through to iwannawork@gorilla.agency

Location: Durban
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior Rockstar
Apply: iwannawork@gorilla.agency

“THAT IS AWESOME!”

If that short sentence is the response you like to hear when people see your work, then please read on – you may be the Head of Social our Jungle is looking for. 

ARE YOU AWESOME AT THESE HEAD OF SOCIAL THINGS?

Social Media Strategy Development

  • Define and lead Gorilla’s overarching social media strategy, ensuring alignment with client goals and emerging trends.
  • Drive innovation in social media content and campaign strategies to elevate client brands across platforms.
  • Develop audience-first strategies that blend creative storytelling, data-driven insights and emerging trends.

Platform Management & Reporting

  • Oversee the management of all social media platforms for clients, including scheduling, community engagement, and performance monitoring.
  • Implement reporting systems that allow for KPI tracking, and translate platform metrics into actionable insights, highlighting campaign successes and areas for optimization.
  • Stay current with platform updates, algorithm changes, and new functionalities to ensure strategies remain effective and cutting-edge.

Creative Direction & Content Innovation

  • Collaborate with creative teams to produce platform-specific, engaging content that resonates with audiences.
  • Experiment with innovative formats to push creative boundaries.

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

  • Act as a strategic advisor, providing clients with expert guidance on social media trends and opportunities.
  • Build trusted partnerships by delivering results-driven strategies and transparent communication.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Inspire, mentor, and manage a team of social media professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
  • Drive professional development by setting clear objectives and offering ongoing training in tools and techniques.

Innovation & Industry Trends

  • Stay ahead of industry trends and identify opportunities to adopt new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
  • Share actionable insights and learnings with internal teams and clients to ensure a competitive edge.

Thought Leadership & Representation

  • Represent the agency at key industry events, conferences, and forums, building its reputation as a leader in social media strategy.
  • Publish thought leadership pieces to showcase the agency’s expertise and vision.

Budget & Resource Management

  • Oversee social media budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation to maximise campaign ROI.
  • Prioritise workloads effectively to balance team capacity with client needs and deadlines.
WHAT MAKES A HEAD OF SOCIAL AWESOME? 
  • Experience:
    8+ years in social media strategy with proven leadership experience in an agency or related environment.
  • Expertise: Advanced knowledge of major platforms and emerging technologies.
  • Data-Driven: Proficiency in analytics tools and a strong ability to turn data into actionable insights.
  • Strong Leadership:
    A proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Creative Vision:
    A passion for innovative content and storytelling that pushes boundaries.
  • Client Management: Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to align strategies with client goals.
  • Communication: Strong presentation and persuasion skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
ABOUT US

We are Gorilla, an award-winning creative digital agency with offices in Johannesburg and Durban. Our mission, in a nutshell, is to put work out into the world that makes our clients and their customers say “that is awesome!”

We’re an independent jungle which makes us agile, invested and passionate. We’re level 2 BBBEE and are fierce supporters of transformation in the industry. Growing and sustaining an awesome culture is one of our six core values. Having fun for no other reason than it’s fun is another. We’re digital partners to all of our clients and integrated partners to many of them, which we love because a social post has every right to be as awesome as a TV spot. We are privileged to work with some of the most loved brands in South Africa, with more than a few partnerships now beyond a decade long. Loving the work we do and the teams we do it for is way more important to us than the size of the retainer. 

To apply please send a mail to iwannawork@gorilla.agency

If there’s a vacant position that you rather fancy, throw your hat in the ring.

If there isn’t but you think you’re one of us, get in touch by emailing us.

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