Creative Director - Advertising Campaigns

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Prime office location in Sandton

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Opportunities to work with prestigious

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead development of innovative advertising campaigns from their Sandton offices. This senior role shapes the creative vision and drives brand-aligned output across all marketing initiatives, guiding a team of creatives and presenting concepts to clients.

The ideal candidate has a stellar portfolio, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for pushing creative boundaries in a collaborative agency environment to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• - Extensive leadership experience in a Creative Director or senior creative role within an ad agency or in-house marketing department.
• - Proven track record of developing award-winning advertising campaigns.
• - Exceptional understanding of branding, marketing strategy, and consumer behavior.
• - Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• - Portfolio showcasing a wide range of creative work and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and execution of creative strategies for advertising campaigns across all media.
• Manage and inspire a team of copywriters, art directors, designers, and other creative professionals.
• Collaborate with account management, strategy, and production teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a high standard of creative excellence and innovation across all projects.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an visionary Creative Director to lead the development of innovative advertising campaigns from their offices in Sandton . This senior role is instrumental in shaping the creative vision and execution of all marketing and advertising initiatives within the Arts & Entertainment sector. You will guide a team of creatives, brainstorm groundbreaking concepts, and ensure that all creative output is strategically sound, brand-aligned, and resonates powerfully with target audiences. The ideal candidate possesses a stellar portfolio, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for pushing creative boundaries in a collaborative agency environment, driving impactful campaigns that achieve measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and execution of creative strategies for advertising campaigns across all media.
• Manage and inspire a team of copywriters, art directors, designers, and other creative professionals.
• Collaborate with account management, strategy, and production teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a high standard of creative excellence and innovation across all projects.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Creative Director or senior creative role within an advertising agency or in-house marketing department.
• Proven track record of developing award-winning advertising campaigns.
• Exceptional understanding of branding, marketing strategy, and consumer behavior.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Portfolio showcasing a wide range of creative work and strategic thinking.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and significant performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model allowing for flexibility and collaboration.
• Prime office location in Sandton with excellent amenities.
• Opportunities to work with prestigious clients and lead high-impact campaigns.
• Comprehensive health benefits and retirement savings plan.