Creative Director - Advertising

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits

Hybrid work model for flexible balance

Prestigious client projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead advertising initiatives. This hybrid role blends office collaboration with remote strategic planning, guiding creative teams and shaping high-impact campaigns for prestigious clients.

The role calls for extensive leadership experience, an award-winning portfolio, and a strong strategic mindset to drive innovative output while managing budgets and timelines in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Creative Director or senior creative in an agency or in-house marketing.
• Proven track record with award-winning campaigns and concept development.
• Strong leadership and ability to mentor creatives in a hybrid setting.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and presentation abilities.
• Experience balancing collaboration with independent strategic work in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire creative teams to develop groundbreaking advertising concepts across media.
• Develop and oversee the creative strategy for client campaigns.
• Ensure output is on-brand, strategically sound, and meets client objectives.
• Present concepts and rationale to clients and stakeholders with clarity.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources in a hybrid work model.

Skills

Creative leadership

Award-winning portfolio

Hybrid work experience

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and results-driven Creative Director to lead their advertising initiatives in Stellenbosch . This hybrid role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of conceptualizing and executing groundbreaking advertising campaigns. You will be responsible for guiding creative teams, nurturing talent, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact, innovative work that meets client objectives and pushes creative boundaries. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the creative output of a forward-thinking agency, contributing to its success through leadership, artistic vision, and a deep understanding of the advertising landscape, blending collaborative office time with remote strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire creative teams (designers, copywriters, art directors) to produce outstanding advertising concepts and executions.


• Develop and oversee the creative strategy for client campaigns across various media channels.


• Ensure all creative output is strategically sound, on-brand, and meets client objectives.


• Present creative concepts and rationale to clients and stakeholders with confidence and clarity.


• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the creative department.


• Manage creative project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation effectively in a hybrid work model.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Creative Director or senior creative role in an advertising agency or in-house marketing department.


• A strong portfolio showcasing award-winning advertising campaigns and conceptual brilliance.


• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate creatives.


• Exceptional strategic thinking, conceptualization, and presentation abilities.


• Experience working effectively in a hybrid work setting, balancing team collaboration and independent strategic work.


• Deep understanding of advertising principles, media trends, and consumer behavior.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.


• Significant influence over creative direction and agency strategy.


• Opportunity to work with prestigious clients and high-profile projects.


• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and balanced collaboration in Stellenbosch .


• A stimulating and supportive work environment that values creativity and excellence.