Creative Director - Advertising

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Dynamic team in Benoni

Health benefits

Retirement planning

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead our client's team in the Arts & Entertainment advertising space. You will shape the creative direction for campaigns, translate client objectives into compelling visual and conceptual strategies, and elevate the quality of all projects.

You will inspire and guide a diverse group of designers, copywriters, and creatives, present concepts to clients, collaborate with account management and production, and push boundaries to

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a creative leadership role, preferably in advertising or the Arts & Entertainment sector.
• Stellar portfolio showcasing successful advertising campaigns and conceptual thinking.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate creative teams, fostering an environment of innovation.
• Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to articulate creative ideas persuasively.
• Deep understanding of branding, marketing, and current advertising trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute overarching creative strategies for advertising campaigns across various media platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of graphic designers, copywriters, and other creative professionals.
• Oversee the conceptualization and execution of visual and conceptual work, ensuring alignment with brand identity and client goals.
• Present creative concepts and campaign ideas to clients, articulating the strategic rationale and creative vision.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and production teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Creative leadership

Team leadership

Presentation skills

Branding

Advertising trends knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading force in the Arts & Entertainment advertising space, is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead their innovative team in Benoni. This pivotal role involves shaping the creative direction for advertising campaigns, translating client objectives into compelling visual and conceptual strategies. You will be responsible for inspiring and guiding a team of creatives, ensuring the highest standard of work across all projects. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced leader to make a significant impact, driving creative excellence and pushing the boundaries of advertising within the entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute overarching creative strategies for advertising campaigns across various media platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of graphic designers, copywriters, and other creative professionals.
• Oversee the conceptualization and execution of visual and conceptual work, ensuring alignment with brand identity and client goals.
• Present creative concepts and campaign ideas to clients, articulating the strategic rationale and creative vision.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and production teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in a creative leadership role, preferably in advertising or the Arts & Entertainment sector.
• A stellar portfolio showcasing successful advertising campaigns and conceptual thinking.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate creative teams, fostering an environment of innovation.
• Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to articulate creative ideas persuasively.
• Deep understanding of branding, marketing, and current advertising trends.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Leadership opportunity within a prestigious Arts & Entertainment advertising agency.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment in Benoni.
• Comprehensive health benefits and retirement planning support.
• Chance to work on high-profile campaigns for major clients.