Creative Director (Advertising)

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead the agency's creative operations. You will shape the agency's output, inspire designers, copywriters, and art directors, and ensure delivery of innovative campaigns for a diverse client roster.

The role requires a distinguished portfolio and deep understanding of brand strategy, advertising principles, and multi-channel campaign development.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing a creative team
• Strong portfolio demonstrating multi-channel advertising expertise
• Expertise in brand strategy and advertising principles

Responsibilities

• Lead development of innovative advertising campaigns across digital, print, TV, radio and social
• Mentor and manage designers, copywriters, and art directors
• Oversee creative process from brief to final execution ensuring high-quality output
• Present concepts and strategies to clients with confidence

Skills

Leadership & people management

Brand strategy understanding

Creative direction

Portfolio of work

Job description

About the Role Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking advertising agency, is seeking an inspiring and visionary Creative Director to lead their creative operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal . This pivotal role involves shaping the agency's creative output, inspiring a team of designers, copywriters, and art directors, and ensuring the delivery of innovative and effective advertising campaigns for a diverse range of clients. The ideal candidate will have a distinguished portfolio showcasing exceptional creative talent and a deep understanding of brand strategy, advertising principles, and multi-channel campaign development. You will be responsible for conceptualizing groundbreaking ideas, overseeing their execution across various media, and presenting them compellingly to clients. This is an opportunity to drive creative excellence and make a significant mark on the advertising industry in the region. We are looking for a leader who can foster a collaborative and innovative creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and development of innovative advertising campaigns across all media channels (digital, print, TV, radio, social).
• Manage and mentor a team of creative professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Oversee the creative process from brief to final execution, ensuring high-quality output that meets client objectives and brand standards.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients with confidence and conviction.
• Collaborate closely with