Cape Town Creative Director: Lead Visionary Campaigns

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Health benefits

Generous leave

Professional development

Cape Town setting

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead the agency's artistic vision and drive innovative campaigns from its Cape Town offices. You will oversee all creative output, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic goals while inspiring a team of talented creatives.

The role demands strong leadership, exceptional conceptual thinking, and a proven ability to mentor and guide designers, copywriters, and artists to deliver groundbreaking work for premium clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a creative leadership role within an agency or in-house setting.
• Proven track record of developing and executing award-winning campaigns.
• Strong portfolio showcasing strategic thinking and execution across multiple platforms.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team to deliver high-impact campaigns.
• Develop and present creative strategies for pitches and client projects.
• Oversee all creative deliverables across media, ensuring quality and brand alignment.
• Collaborate with account management and strategy teams to meet client objectives.
• Manage budgets and timelines to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand strategy

Team management

Pitch development

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead the agency's artistic vision and drive innovative campaigns from its Cape Town offices. You will oversee all creative output, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic goals while inspiring a team of talented creatives.

The role demands strong leadership, exceptional conceptual thinking, and a proven ability to mentor and guide designers, copywriters, and artists to deliver groundbreaking work for premium clients.