Content Specialist - Creative Lead

Location : Johannesburg, South Africa

Department : Advertising

Reports To : Advertising Manager

Brands : Incredible, HiFi Corp, Bradlows, Russells, Rochester, Sleepmasters

About Us : We are a leading retail group representing six dynamic brands, each with its unique identity and a strong presence in the tech, appliance, and furniture markets. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a visionary Content Specialist (Creative Lead) to join our team with a focus on our creative efforts across our brands, ensuring that our campaigns are not only impactful but also resonate with our diverse customer needs.

Role Overview : As a Content Specialist, you will be the creative driving force behind our brands, responsible for overseeing and elevating all creative outputs. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of brand identity, you'll ensure that all visuals, messaging, and designs align with each brand's CI and tonality.

This role is ideal for a creative professional with a passion for storytelling, who can bring fresh ideas to life, leverage AI tools for content creation, and lead the creative direction across our advertising and marketing channels.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Creative Direction : Lead the creative vision for all campaigns, ensuring that the visual and tonal elements align with each brand's identity and resonate with target audiences.
2. Content Creation : Research, write, and edit content for various platforms, including blog posts, social media channels, website content, email campaigns, and press releases.
3. AI Integration : Utilize AI-powered tools to enhance content creation, including AI-driven copywriting, image generation, and data analysis to optimize creative outputs.
4. Quality Control : Review and approve creative assets, ensuring that all outputs meet brand standards and adhere to CI guidelines.
5. Collaborative Ideation : Work closely with Brand Managers, the Advertising Manager, and the studio team to brainstorm and develop innovative campaign concepts that drive brand engagement.
6. Content Strategy : Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and refine content strategies that align with brand goals and target audiences.
7. Performance Analysis : Monitor and analyze the performance of content across platforms to make data-driven decisions for future campaigns.
8. Brand Consistency : Maintain consistency in messaging and visuals across all touchpoints, ensuring a cohesive brand experience.

Key Requirements :

1. Experience : 5+ years in a creative leadership role, such as Art Director, Senior Designer, or Creative Lead, ideally within retail, tech, or lifestyle brands.
2. Education : Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, Journalism, or related fields.
3. Creative Expertise : Proven ability to translate brand identities into compelling creative concepts and execute them across multiple platforms.
4. Proficiency with AI Tools : Demonstrated experience using AI tools for content creation, such as AI-driven copywriting platforms and image generation tools.
5. Strong Portfolio : A portfolio showcasing a range of creative work, from large-scale campaigns to digital and social media assets.
6. Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts clearly to stakeholders.
7. Team Player : Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, merchandise, and studio teams.

Why Join Us?

Be a part of a fast-paced, dynamic team that values creativity and innovation. Opportunity to shape the creative direction of six well-established brands in the tech, appliance, and furniture sectors. Collaborative work environment that encourages new ideas and approaches. Competitive salary package with benefits.