Creative Director

Designity; Remote; ZAR 1 485 000 - 1 981 000; Full time

Job summary

A creative platform seeks a Creative Director to lead the vision for diverse clients. You will inspire teams, turn business goals into impactful creative concepts, and present ideas confidently to clients. We're looking for someone with 8 years of creative experience, strong branding skills, and the ability to integrate AI tools. This fully remote role offers collaboration with top creatives and includes benefits like paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid PTO

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in the creative field, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven ability to inspire multidisciplinary teams toward bold creative work.
• Deep understanding of branding and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision for multiple clients across diverse industries.
• Turn complex business goals into powerful creative concepts.
• Present and defend creative ideas in client conversations.

Skills

Creative leadership

Branding strategy

Storytelling

Visual communication

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Team mentorship

Adaptability

AI tools integration

Job description

Designity is a Creative-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform redefining how brands scale their creative and marketing efforts and teams. We connect brands with top creative and marketing experts, guided by experienced Creative Directors and powered by a collaborative platform that delivers fast, high-impact results. Trusted by brands like Calendly, Kung Fu Tea, and Marriott, Designity offers a more cost-efficient and flexible alternative to expensive agencies and in-house teams—while giving top creatives the environment to do their best work.

Your role

• Lead the creative vision for multiple clients across diverse industries, from brand platforms and integrated campaigns to storytelling and digital content.
• Turn complex business goals into powerful, emotionally resonant creative concepts.
• Guide and mentor talented creatives, ensuring every project meets high standards of craft and impact.
• Present and defend creative ideas with confidence and clarity in client conversations.
• Foster an environment where originality, curiosity, and collaboration thrive.
• Use AI tools to enhance ideation, streamline workflows, and free up space for deep creative work.

What you bring

• 8 years of experience in the creative field, including 3+ years in creative leadership roles.
• Proven ability to inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams toward bold, brand-defining creative work.
• Deep strategic understanding of branding, storytelling, and visual communication.
• Strong focus on connecting creativity with measurable business impact.
• Great communication and presentation skills, able to sell ideas, align stakeholders, and guide feedback cycles effectively.
• Experienced in delivering high-quality creative work across branding, web and digital design, motion graphics, and integrated marketing campaigns.
• Fluent in English, highly adaptable, and self-driven in a remote environment.
• Passionate about integrating AI tools to enhance creativity, efficiency, and innovation.
• At least 6 hours of overlap with U.S. Eastern Time (EST) to facilitate collaboration.

What You'll Enjoy

• Collaboration with top-tier creatives and ambitious brands.
• Working remotely in a vibrant virtual office with exceptional talent from around the world.
• Paid PTO to relax and recharge.
• Professional growth opportunities and ongoing skill development.
• A fast-moving, supportive team environment.

To be considered for this role, please complete your application at <a href="/careers/creative-director">/careers/creative-director</a>.

Our team reviews every submission carefully and will contact candidates who best fit the role within 2–3 weeks.

Thank you for your interest in Designity. We truly appreciate the time and effort you put into applying.

Employment and Equal Opportunity Statement

At Designity, employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences; it's what makes our team and our work stronger.