Creative Director

JVR Software; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Creative Director to lead and oversee all creative output across design, video, motion, and live production. You will develop and drive concepts for major campaigns while maintaining high creative standards and brand consistency.

In this role you will partner with performance marketing teams to craft high-performing assets, manage workflows, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and oversee external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of creative experience, including at least 4 years in a Creative Director or Associate Creative Director role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign, digital, and video work.
• Proven experience in performance marketing creative and testing.
• Experience building and managing brand systems.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and AI-driven creative tools.
• Relevant qualification in Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all creative output, including design, video, motion, and live production.
• Develop and drive creative concepts for major campaigns and initiatives.
• Maintain exceptional creative standards and ensure brand consistency.
• Partner with performance marketing teams to create high-performing campaign assets.
• Manage creative workflows, resource planning, and project turnaround times.
• Drive innovation through the effective use of AI-powered creative tools.
• Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary creative team.
• Manage external creative suppliers and production partners.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand stewardship

Team leadership

Campaign development

Performance marketing

Education

Design/Visual Communication degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

AI-driven tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all creative output, including design, video, motion, and live production.


• Develop and drive creative concepts for major campaigns and initiatives.


• Maintain exceptional creative standards and ensure brand consistency.


• Partner with performance marketing teams to create high-performing campaign assets.


• Manage creative workflows, resource planning, and project turnaround times.


• Drive innovation through the effective use of AI-powered creative tools.


• Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary creative team.


• Manage external creative suppliers and production partners.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of creative experience, including at least 4 years in a Creative Director or Associate Creative Director role.


• Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign, digital, and video work.


• Proven experience in performance marketing creative and testing.


• Experience building and managing brand systems.


• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and AI-driven creative tools.


• Relevant qualification in Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

Ideal Candidate

• A commercially minded creative leader who leads by example.


• Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-performance environment.


• Strong team leadership and stakeholder management skills.


• Agency experience will be highly advantageous.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Employer Manpower Group Location Gauteng Job type Other Sales/Marketing Salary Not specified Posted 3 Nov 2026