Creative Director

AKQA Inc; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital services agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Creative Director to oversee the creative vision and manage a team for a prominent financial brand. The role demands strategic thinking and team management focused on delivering standout campaigns. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in financial B2B branding and a strong portfolio of digital-first creative work.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Collaborative working environment

Extensive range of benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading creative teams and work for B2B brands.
• Track record of guiding high-quality delivery across various channels.
• Understanding of the nuance and strategic complexity in branding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee concept development and campaign delivery.
• Manage a multidisciplinary creative team.
• Ensure creative cohesion and brand alignment across outputs.

Skills

Creative agency or integrated marketing environment experience

Leading creative work for financial services

Strong portfolio of digital-first campaigns

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Deep understanding of digital, content, and platform-based creative thinking

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Passion for craft and meaningful storytelling

Job description

Creative Director

At AKQA, we blend the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients.

We seek an experienced and inspirational Creative Director to lead the creative vision, team, and output for our client. This senior leadership role blends strategic thinking, creative excellence, and team management—focused on delivering standout work for one of South Africa’s most respected financial brands.

As Creative Director, you’ll oversee concept development, campaign delivery, and brand expression across all touchpoints. You’ll manage a growing team of creatives while collaborating closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure all work is strategically sound, beautifully crafted, and commercially effective.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Set and uphold a high standard of creative excellence across campaigns, platforms, and brand work.
• Lead the ideation and development of campaigns and digital experiences that elevate RMB’s brand in the financial services and B2B sectors.
• Translate complex financial and investment concepts into accessible, compelling creative storytelling.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior clients and partners within RMB.
• Act as a strategic creative partner—challenging briefs, identifying opportunities, and shaping impactful creative responses.
• Collaborate with strategy, data, and media teams to ensure ideas are insight-driven and platform-relevant.
• Manage, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team including copywriters, designers, art directors, and motion specialists.
• Identify team gaps and lead the hiring of top creative talent to support ongoing growth and evolving client needs.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture with a focus on craft, innovation, and delivery excellence.
• Oversee team resourcing, workflow prioritisation, and performance development.
• Own the creative delivery process from brief through execution across digital, social, film, content, and experiential formats.
• Guide quality control across all outputs—ensuring creative cohesion, technical accuracy, and brand alignment.
• Partner with production and delivery leads to ensure efficient and timely rollout of creative assets.

Skills & Experience

• Creative agency or integrated marketing environment experience.
• Proven experience leading creative work for financial services, investment, or B2B brands—with a clear understanding of the nuance and strategic complexity required.
• A strong portfolio showcasing digital-first campaigns, brand building, and content-rich experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, scale, and structure a creative team for high-quality delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders, navigating feedback, and maintaining creative integrity.
• Deep understanding of digital, content, and platform-based creative thinking.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills—with confidence presenting to C-suite audiences.
• Passion for craft, innovation, and meaningful storytelling.

Explore our extensive range of benefits

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.