Chief Creative Architect: AI-Driven Brand Vision

Publicis Groupe Africa

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Publicis Groupe Africa in Johannesburg seeks an Executive Creative Director to lead the creative ambition and quality across client partnerships. You will shape platform-neutral ideas, drive AI-enabled creative workflows, and build a high-performing multi-disciplinary team, aligning strategy with creative excellence across channels.

The role requires senior leadership, strong craft, and a passion for future-fit creativity within a dynamic African market landscape.

Qualifications

  • Must have 15+ years in creative leadership roles.
  • Experience leading TTL and integrated campaigns.
  • Proven track record with international and local awards.
  • Strong client management and strategic storytelling.
  • Ability to translate strategy into distinctive creative output.
  • Adept at building inclusive, high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Set and champion the creative vision for client partnerships.
  • Lead major integrated campaigns across channels and platforms.
  • Build trusted senior client relationships with strategic input.
  • Ensure high-quality craft and effectiveness across work.
  • Drive AI-enabled creative workflows and innovative production models.
  • Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Creative leadership
Client leadership
Strategic thinking
People development
Presentation skills
Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Illustrator
Photoshop
Indesign
After Effects
Figma
PowerPoint
ChatGPT / AI tools
DV360

Job description

Publicis Groupe Africa in Johannesburg seeks an Executive Creative Director to lead the creative ambition and quality across client partnerships. You will shape platform-neutral ideas, drive AI-enabled creative workflows, and build a high-performing multi-disciplinary team, aligning strategy with creative excellence across channels.

The role requires senior leadership, strong craft, and a passion for future-fit creativity within a dynamic African market landscape.

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