Creative Director

Designity; Remote; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Creative-as-a-Service platform is seeking a Creative Director to lead creative teams across multiple client projects. With over 8 years of experience in the creative field, candidates should have strong leadership abilities and a strategic understanding of branding and storytelling. The role involves guiding teams, fostering innovation, and utilizing AI tools for enhanced creativity. This remote position offers opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with top creatives, and a fast-moving team environment.

Benefits

Paid PTO

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in the creative field, with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven ability to inspire and lead creative teams.
• Strong focus on business impact through creativity.
• Fluent in English, highly adaptable for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative vision for multiple clients and industries.
• Transform complex business goals into creative concepts.
• Guide and mentor creative teams for high-quality outputs.
• Present and defend ideas effectively in client meetings.
• Foster a collaborative and original creative environment.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand storytelling

Visual communication

Team mentorship

Presentation skills

AI integration in creativity

Adaptability in remote work

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. As a Creative Director, you’ll lead work across the full creative spectrum, from striking visual identities and graphics to motion design, web experiences, and immersive digital campaigns. You’ll guide a talented team to craft work that not only looks amazing but drives real impact. You’ll turn business goals into emotionally compelling storytelling, sharpen ideas with strategic direction, and create space for creativity to thrive. Using modern AI tools, you’ll accelerate ideation while protecting the craft that makes every project exceptional. If you’re energized by shaping bold ideas, mentoring creative teams, and leading client conversations with clarity and style, this role is made for you.

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.
• Available for 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 /careers/creative-director. 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.

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