Creative Director - Advertising Agency

Placements24; Durban; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary review and bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Paid time off

Professional development

Team-building activities

Equity potential for long-term winners

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Durban seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead a talented team and shape award-winning campaigns for a diverse client portfolio. You will own the creative vision, oversee digital, print, broadcast, and social work, and mentor copywriters, art directors, and designers to deliver strategically sound and conceptually brilliant work.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic brand insights, and hands-on campaign management in a fast-paced agency environment.

Formación

• 7+ years in advertising with senior creative leadership
• Strong portfolio of award-winning campaigns across media
• Proven ability to develop strategies and execute them
• Exceptional conceptual thinking, art direction, and copywriting skills
• Strong leadership and people management abilities
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Deep understanding of brand strategy and consumer psychology

Responsabilidades

• Lead the conceptualization and development of innovative campaigns across digital, print, broadcast, and social media.
• Provide strategic creative direction and oversight for all agency projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of creative professionals, including art directors, copywriters, and designers.
• Present creative concepts and campaign strategies to clients, articulating rationale and vision.
• Ensure all output aligns with client brand guidelines, objectives, and business goals.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive creativity.
• Collaborate with account management, strategy, and production teams for seamless execution.
• Review and approve all creative work before client presentations.
• Contribute to new business pitches and proposals.
• Champion the agency's creative reputation and pursuit of industry awards.

Conocimientos

Creative leadership

Campaign portfolio

Brand strategy

Presentation skills

Leadership

Communication

Digital marketing familiarity

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Advertising/Marketing/Design

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing advertising agency based in the heart of Durban , is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead their talented team. This is a high-impact role for an innovative thinker who can shape the agency's creative output and deliver groundbreaking campaigns for a diverse portfolio of clients. The Creative Director will be responsible for the overall creative vision, ensuring all work produced is strategically sound, conceptually brilliant, and executed to the highest standard across all media. You will mentor and inspire copywriters, art directors, and designers, fostering a culture of collaboration and pushing creative boundaries. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record in developing award-winning advertising campaigns and has a deep understanding of brand strategy, consumer insights, and emerging media trends. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant mark on the South African advertising landscape from our Durban headquarters. We are looking for a strategic leader with exceptional conceptual abilities and a passion for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences. The role demands a strong balance between artistic leadership and practical campaign management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and development of innovative advertising campaigns across digital, print, broadcast, and social media.
• Provide strategic creative direction and oversight for all agency projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of creative professionals, including art directors, copywriters, and designers.
• Present creative concepts and campaign strategies to clients, effectively articulating the rationale and vision.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with client brand guidelines, strategic objectives, and business goals.
• Foster a collaborative and inspiring work environment that encourages creativity and high performance.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to drive creative innovation.
• Collaborate with account management, strategy, and production teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review and approve all creative work before client presentation.
• Contribute to new business pitches and proposals.
• Champion the agency's creative reputation and contribute to winning industry awards.
• Maintain a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market dynamics relevant to client industries.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in advertising, with a significant portion in a senior creative leadership role (Art Director, Copywriter Lead, or Creative Director).
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a wide range of successful and award-winning advertising campaigns across various media.
• Proven ability to develop compelling creative strategies and execute them flawlessly.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking, art direction, and copywriting skills.
• Strong leadership, team management, and motivational abilities.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of brand strategy, marketing principles, and consumer psychology.
• Familiarity with digital marketing, social media, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven agency environment.
• A keen eye for design, aesthetics, and brand consistency.
• Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Design, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunity to lead creative for major national and international brands.
• Dynamic and collaborative agency culture in vibrant Durban .
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Regular social events and team-building activities.
• Potential for equity in the agency for exceptional long-term performers.