Creative Director - Digital Campaigns

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking an inspiring Creative Director to lead the conception and execution of digital marketing campaigns. You will oversee a team of designers, copywriters, and content creators, shaping the brand's creative direction and ensuring excellence across channels.

You will champion innovative concepts, mentor talent, and collaborate with marketing, strategy, and account teams to deliver outstanding client work while staying ahead of industry trends in a dynamic coastal

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a creative leadership role in digital marketing or advertising.
• Proven ability to develop and execute creative strategies for digital platforms.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of digital marketing channels, UX, and brand storytelling.
• Experience leading creative teams and managing workflows.
• Strong eye for design, typography, and visual aesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion innovative creative concepts for digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creatives, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Oversee the entire creative process from ideation and concept development to final execution and delivery.
• Ensure all creative output is aligned with brand strategy, objectives, and target audience insights.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, strategy, and account management teams to deliver exceptional client work.
• Present creative strategies and concepts compellingly to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital marketing and creative development.

Skills

Creative leadership

Team management

Communication

Presentation skills

Digital marketing knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an inspiring and innovative Creative Director to lead the conceptualization and execution of digital marketing campaigns in East London . This senior role requires a visionary leader with a proven track record of developing groundbreaking creative strategies that drive engagement and achieve business objectives. You will oversee a team of designers, copywriters, and content creators, ensuring the highest standards of creative excellence across all digital touchpoints. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the brand's creative direction and mentor a talented team in a dynamic coastal city.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and champion innovative creative concepts for digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creatives, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Oversee the entire creative process from ideation and concept development to final execution and delivery.
• Ensure all creative output is aligned with brand strategy, objectives, and target audience insights.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, strategy, and account management teams to deliver exceptional client work.
• Present creative strategies and concepts compellingly to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital marketing and creative development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in digital marketing or advertising, with a strong portfolio showcasing impactful campaigns.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing creative strategies for diverse digital platforms.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of digital marketing channels, user experience, and brand storytelling.
• Experience managing creative teams and project workflows effectively.
• A strong eye for design, typography, and visual aesthetics.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model providing a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Work within a vibrant creative culture committed to innovation and excellence.