Creative Director - Advertising

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a visionary Creative Director for its Port Elizabeth operation to steer high-profile campaigns across digital, TV, print and social media. You will shape brand storytelling and guide a talented team of art directors, copywriters and designers to elevate the agency’s creative profile with award-winning concepts.

You will collaborate with management, strategy and production, present ideas confidently to clients, stay ahead of market trends, and ensure brand consistency in a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior creative role within an advertising agency, with leadership experience.
• A powerful portfolio showing a diverse range of successful advertising campaigns across various media.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage creative teams.
• Strong understanding of branding, marketing strategy, and consumer insights.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills to influence clients.
• Experience with digital marketing, social media campaigns, and content creation.
• Strategic thinker with proactive, collaborative attitude.
• Experience working within the Port Elizabeth advertising landscape is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field.

Responsabilités

• Lead the conceptualization and development of innovative and compelling advertising campaigns for a diverse client portfolio.
• Oversee the creative process from brief to final execution, ensuring all work meets the highest standards of quality and originality.
• Inspire, mentor, and manage a team of creative professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and production teams to ensure creative ideas are strategically sound and effectively implemented.
• Present creative concepts to clients, articulating the vision and rationale clearly and persuasively.
• Maintain a keen understanding of market trends, consumer behaviour, and emerging media to inform creative strategies.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to client brand guidelines across all creative output.
• Evaluate and select external vendors (e.g., photographers, illustrators, production houses) as needed.
• Champion creative excellence and innovation within the agency.
• Contribute to new business pitches and help expand the agency's client base.

Connaissances

Leadership

Branding

Strategic thinking

Team management

Presentation skills

Digital marketing

Visual storytelling

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising/Marketing/Graphic Design/Communications

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious and forward-thinking advertising agency with a significant presence in **Port Elizabeth**, is searching for an inspirational Creative Director to spearhead their creative output. This role is paramount in driving innovative advertising campaigns across multiple platforms, from digital and social media to traditional broadcast and print. The ideal candidate will possess a visionary approach to branding and advertising, a proven track record of developing award-winning concepts, and exceptional leadership skills to guide a talented team of art directors, copywriters, and designers. You will be instrumental in shaping our client's creative reputation and delivering impactful campaigns that resonate with target audiences. Join us in **Port Elizabeth** and help redefine advertising excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and development of innovative and compelling advertising campaigns for a diverse client portfolio.
• Oversee the creative process from brief to final execution, ensuring all work meets the highest standards of quality and originality.
• Inspire, mentor, and manage a team of creative professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and production teams to ensure creative ideas are strategically sound and effectively implemented.
• Present creative concepts to clients, articulating the vision and rationale clearly and persuasively.
• Maintain a keen understanding of market trends, consumer behaviour, and emerging media to inform creative strategies.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to client brand guidelines across all creative output.
• Evaluate and select external vendors (e.g., photographers, illustrators, production houses) as needed.
• Champion creative excellence and innovation within the agency.
• Contribute to new business pitches and help expand the agency's client base.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a senior creative role within an advertising agency, with a significant portion spent in a leadership capacity (e.g., Creative Director, Senior Art Director).
• A powerful portfolio showcasing a diverse range of successful advertising campaigns across various media, demonstrating conceptual strength and execution excellence.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage creative teams effectively.
• Exceptional understanding of branding, marketing strategy, and consumer insights.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in visual storytelling, design principles, and current advertising trends.
• Experience with digital marketing, social media campaigns, and content creation is essential.
• Ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into creative solutions.
• A proactive and collaborative attitude, with a passion for pushing creative boundaries.
• Experience working within the **Port Elizabeth** advertising landscape is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health insurance, and generous retirement contributions.
• You will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging campaigns for prominent brands, enjoy a stimulating work environment, and benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities.
• This role provides a chance to make a significant impact within a leading agency in **Port Elizabeth**.