Creative Director - Advertising Campaigns

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary package

Health and wellness benefits

Bonuses and profit-sharing

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Creative Director in Cape Town to lead the development of groundbreaking campaigns. You will set the creative vision, guide designers, copywriters, and art directors to deliver innovative marketing communications.

This role defines the agency’s output and ensures client projects exceed expectations in originality, impact, and execution. You will champion creative excellence, foster collaboration, and present compelling concepts to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a creative leadership role in advertising or marketing.
• Proven track record of award-winning campaigns.
• Strong conceptual, strategic planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven leadership and ability to inspire a creative team.
• Excellent presentation and client-facing communication.
• Deep understanding of branding and media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the overarching creative strategy for client accounts and internal projects.
• Lead and mentor a diverse creative team.
• Oversee execution of concepts from brief to final delivery across media.
• Present concepts and strategies to clients with rationale.
• Ensure output aligns with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies.

Skills

Creative leadership

Strategic thinking

Team management

Presentation skills

Branding expertise

Industry awareness

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an visionary Creative Director to lead the development of groundbreaking advertising campaigns in Cape Town . You will be responsible for setting the creative vision, guiding a team of designers, copywriters, and art directors to produce innovative and effective marketing communications. This role is pivotal in defining the agency's creative output and ensuring that all client projects exceed expectations in terms of originality, strategic impact, and execution. You will champion creative excellence, foster a collaborative spirit, and present compelling concepts to key stakeholders and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the overarching creative strategy for client accounts and internal projects.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor a diverse creative team, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee the execution of creative concepts from initial brief to final delivery across various media channels.
• Present creative concepts and strategies confidently to clients, articulating the strategic rationale and creative vision.
• Ensure that all creative output aligns with client objectives, brand guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities to maintain a cutting-edge creative approach.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in a creative leadership role within an advertising agency or in-house marketing department.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful, award-winning advertising campaigns.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire creative professionals.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, comfortable presenting to senior clients.
• A deep understanding of branding, marketing strategy, and various media platforms.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package, reflecting senior leadership experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile national and international client accounts in vibrant Cape Town .
• A stimulating and supportive work culture that values creativity and innovation.