Creative Director - Advertising Agency

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,997,000 - 2,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Bonus structure

Fully remote

Health insurance

Vacation policy

Creative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an inspirational Creative Director to lead a remote creative team at a forward-thinking advertising agency. You will oversee concept development and execution of integrated campaigns across media, driving creative vision and award-winning work.

You'll mentor designers, copywriters, and art directors, shape brand strategy, and present concepts to clients with confidence. A strong portfolio and outstanding leadership in multi-channel marketing are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a creative leadership role in advertising or related field.
• Strong portfolio of award-winning campaigns.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage remote creative teams.
• Deep understanding of brand development and multi-channel marketing.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development and execution of advertising campaigns from concept to final production.
• Mentor, inspire, and manage a remote team of creative professionals including designers, copywriters, and art directors.
• Develop and champion innovative creative strategies that align with client objectives and brand positioning.
• Present creative concepts to clients, articulating the strategic thinking behind them.
• Ensure the highest standards of creative quality and consistency across all projects.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and production teams to deliver integrated campaigns.

Skills

Creative leadership

Remote team leadership

Brand development

Advertising principles

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Design, Marketing, or related discipline

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking advertising agency, is seeking an inspiring Creative Director to lead their creative teams in a fully remote capacity. This pivotal role involves overseeing the conceptualization and execution of groundbreaking advertising campaigns across multiple media channels. You will be responsible for maintaining the agency's creative vision, mentoring a team of talented designers, copywriters, and art directors, and ensuring the delivery of innovative, award-winning work. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of brand strategy, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to inspire and guide remote creative professionals to achieve exceptional results. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the creative output of a leading agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development and execution of advertising campaigns from concept to final production.
• Mentor, inspire, and manage a remote team of creative professionals including designers, copywriters, and art directors.
• Develop and champion innovative creative strategies that align with client objectives and brand positioning.
• Present creative concepts to clients, effectively articulating the strategic thinking behind them.
• Ensure the highest standards of creative quality and consistency across all projects.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and production teams to deliver integrated campaigns.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a creative leadership role within advertising or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing successful, award-winning advertising campaigns.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage remote creative teams effectively.
• Deep understanding of brand development, advertising principles, and multi-channel marketing.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Design, Marketing, or a related discipline is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous vacation policy and opportunities for paid sabbaticals.
• A stimulating and collaborative culture that values creativity and innovation.