Creative Director

AKQA Media; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in South Africa is looking for an experienced Creative Director to oversee creative vision and output. This role requires managing a diverse team and delivering high-quality campaigns for a respected financial brand. Ideal candidates should have experience in creative agencies, excellent communication skills, and a strong portfolio showcasing innovative, digital-first solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading creative work for financial services.
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital-first campaigns.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision, team, and output.
• Manage a multidisciplinary creative team.
• Responsible for concept development and campaign delivery.

Skills

Creative agency experience

Financial services knowledge

Stakeholder management

Digital-first campaigns

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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 here.

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.