Full- Time • Creative Director (Art Based) • Between R70 000 and R100 000 CTC per month

Please note the following details regarding the position:

• CTC: R70,000 to R100,000, depending on the candidate’s level of experience.

• Location: Currently remote, but we will transition to a hybrid structure in the next two months. The office location will likely be in the Broadacres, Fourways, Bryanston, or Sandton area.

• Position Duration: This is a full-time role. However, please be aware that all candidates will undergo a three-month evaluation/probation period.

• Timings: We are eager to start reviewing shortlists as soon as possible. Some candidates may have a two-month notice period, but we aim to fill this role quickly with the right person.

Job Description: Creative Director

We are looking for a Creative Director to lead and manage our dynamic, multi-talented creative teams, partners, and suppliers. This role ensures creative excellence across all projects, inspiring our teams to deliver exceptional, integrated campaigns that exceed client expectations.

As the Creative Director, you will play a critical role in developing innovative, strategic solutions that consistently deliver beyond objectives while fostering a culture of creativity and growth. You will lead a fast-paced, vibrant environment, interpreting client briefs into creative solutions, managing multiple projects with tight deadlines, and overseeing a creative team of designers, copywriters, and strategists.

Experience in pitching concepts to clients and effectively communicating ideas to your team is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to shape creativity in a boutique advertising agency setting.

• Leadership & Vision: Lead and manage creative teams, partners, and suppliers in developing advertising, promotional, and marketing materials. Provide direction, inspiration, and mentorship to a diverse group of creatives including designers, copywriters, and multimedia specialists.

• Creative Strategy: Develop and execute creative strategies that align with client objectives and the agency’s mission. Ensure all creative output is innovative, impactful, and resonates with diverse audiences.

• Creative Conceptualization: Conceptualize and execute integrated creative campaigns across various media channels, including digital, traditional, and experiential marketing, ensuring cohesive brand messaging throughout.

• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on all creative matters. Participate in client briefings and presentations, providing strategic thought leadership and insights.

• Collaboration & Communication: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams such as Creatives, Strategists, Developers, Media, and Accounts to deliver strategic and creative solutions that align with broader business goals.

• Process & Best Practices: Develop and implement creative processes and best practices to ensure efficiency and quality in all creative work.

• Innovation & Excellence: Foster a culture of innovation and creativity, inspiring the team to consistently produce outstanding work. Champion innovation in every project.

• Trend Awareness: Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in creative design, branding, and marketing.

• Integration & Digital Focus: Drive digital integration, leading client brainstorms and workshops to set KPIs, strategic direction, and effective ways of working to maintain strong client relationships.

• Project Management: Plan and manage the creative process across multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and maintaining high creative standards.

• Mentorship: Mentor and guide the creative team, encouraging professional growth and fostering creative excellence.

• New Business: Contribute to new business pitches, leveraging creative expertise to secure and grow client engagements.

• Creative Execution: Generate and sell ideas to clients and team members, mock up creative concepts, and consistently deliver creative elements across multiple channels.

• Quality Oversight: Ensure the highest standards of quality across writing, design, multimedia, and campaign execution, creating impactful presentations for clients.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Experience: A minimum of 10+ years in creative roles within the advertising industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership position, showcasing a track record of creative innovation and excellence.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Design, Fine Arts, Communications, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in relevant disciplines are a plus.

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse creative team. Strong project management skills, with experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Creative Excellence: A strong creative vision with expertise in brand storytelling, demonstrated through a portfolio of innovative and effective campaigns across various media channels.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to merge creative vision with strategic objectives, ensuring alignment with client goals and campaign success.

• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to foster collaboration within the team and maintain strong client relationships.

• Digital Expertise: In-depth understanding of digital media and emerging technologies, with a focus on integrated campaigns that maximize digital platforms.

• Creativity & Innovation: Outstanding creative problem-solving abilities, with a track record of pushing boundaries and generating groundbreaking concepts.

• Cultural Awareness: A strong understanding of Africa’s diverse cultures and markets, creating content that resonates across various cultural contexts.

• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design/multimedia tools. Familiarity with digital marketing tools is a plus.

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.