Creative Director: Campaigns, Brand & AI Innovation

Ashley Kruth

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Ashley Kruth in Johannesburg is seeking a seasoned Creative Director to drive creative excellence across multiple brands and units, leading campaigns, digital content, video production and brand experiences in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, manage external partners, and partner with performance marketing to create high-performing assets, while advancing brand systems and embracing AI-driven tools to push innovative outcomes.

Qualifications

10+ years of creative experience, including at least 4 years in a Creative Director or Associate Creative Director role.
Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign, digital, and video work.
Proven experience in performance marketing creative and testing.
Experience building and managing brand systems.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and AI-driven creative tools.
Relevant qualification in Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all creative output, including design, video, motion, and live production.
Develop and drive creative concepts for major campaigns and initiatives.
Maintain exceptional creative standards and ensure brand consistency.
Partner with performance marketing teams to create high-performing campaign assets.
Manage creative workflows, resource planning, and project turnaround times.
Drive innovation through the effective use of AI-powered creative tools.
Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary creative team.
Manage external creative suppliers and production partners.