Creative Director - Advertising

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Agency culture in Klerksdorp

Health & retirement benefits

Paid time off & dev budget

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, is seeking an inspiring Creative Director to steer the agency's creative vision across digital, print and broadcast campaigns. You will lead a team of designers, copywriters and other creatives to deliver innovative marketing solutions for a diverse client base.

The role demands a track record of 10+ years in advertising, a standout portfolio, strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent client-facing communication to translate brand objectives

Qualifications

• 10+ years in advertising with leadership/creative direction experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing successful campaigns.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate creative teams.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking, planning, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of branding, marketing, and media platforms.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the creative strategy for campaigns across channels (digital, print, broadcast).
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creative professionals.
• Present concepts and campaign strategies to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with client objectives, brand guidelines, and strategic goals.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and production teams.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging creative technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Creative Direction

Portfolio

Presentation Skills

Branding

Client Facing

Job description

Our client, a dynamic advertising agency located in Klerksdorp , is seeking an inspiring and visionary Creative Director . This leadership role is responsible for guiding the creative vision and execution of all advertising campaigns and projects. You will lead a team of designers, copywriters, and other creative professionals, ensuring the delivery of innovative and effective marketing solutions. This is a prime opportunity to shape the creative output of a growing agency in the North West province and build compelling brand narratives for a diverse clientele.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the creative strategy for advertising campaigns across multiple channels (digital, print, broadcast).
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creative professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Present creative concepts and campaign strategies to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with client objectives, brand guidelines, and strategic goals.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and production teams.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging creative technologies.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in advertising, with a significant portion in a leadership/creative direction role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing successful and impactful advertising campaigns.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate creative teams to produce high-quality work.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking, strategic planning, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of branding, marketing principles, and various media platforms.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to lead creative direction for significant brands.
• A dynamic and collaborative agency culture in Klerksdorp.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off and professional development budget.