Creative Director (Advertising)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Private healthcare

Retirement benefits

Bonuses

Profit sharing

Executive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead its creative department. You will conceptualize and execute groundbreaking campaigns across digital, print, and broadcast, shaping strategies that meet client objectives and drive awards.

You will manage a diverse team, mentor talent, and collaborate with management to ensure exceptional, on-brand work that resonates with audiences and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in advertising/creative roles with a minimum of 3 years in a directorial position.
• Portfolio demonstrating creative excellence and strategic thinking.
• Proven track record launching high-impact campaigns across multiple media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present innovative creative concepts and strategies for client campaigns.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of copywriters, art directors, and designers.
• Oversee execution of projects from concept to delivery with brand consistency.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand strategy

Presentation skills

Team mentorship

Media versatility

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious advertising agency in Durban , is seeking an inspiring and visionary Creative Director to lead its creative department. You will be responsible for conceptualizing and executing groundbreaking advertising campaigns across various media channels, including digital, print, and broadcast. This senior role demands a proven track record in developing compelling creative strategies, managing diverse creative teams, and delivering award-winning work that resonates with target audiences and client objectives. Join us to shape the future of advertising and make a significant mark in the vibrant creative industry of KwaZulu-Natal .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and present innovative creative concepts and strategies for client campaigns.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of copywriters, art directors, and designers.
• Oversee the execution of creative projects from concept to final delivery, ensuring quality and brand consistency.
• Collaborate with account management and strategy teams to understand client needs and briefs.
• Present creative work to clients and stakeholders, effectively articulating the rationale and vision.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities to drive innovation.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in advertising creative roles, with at least 3 years in a directorial position.
• Proven success in developing and launching high-impact advertising campaigns.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and manage creative teams.
• Expertise across a wide range of media, including digital, social, video, and print.
• A portfolio that demonstrates creative excellence and strategic thinking.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level compensation package.
• Performance-driven bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Comprehensive private healthcare and retirement benefits.
• Generous relocation assistance for candidates moving to Durban .
• A dynamic, award-winning agency culture that fosters creativity and collaboration.