Creative Director - Digital Media

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Flexible hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an inspirational Creative Director to lead digital media across arts & entertainment. The role combines remote work with in-office collaboration in Pretoria, guiding a team to deliver cohesive brand storytelling and high-impact content.

You will shape creative strategy, mentor designers and videographers, and ensure delivery across channels, while aligning outputs with marketing objectives and audience engagement goals.

Qualifications

• Proven senior creative leadership with a strong digital portfolio.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking, storytelling and visual design.
• Experience in Arts & Entertainment is preferred.
• Ability to manage and motivate hybrid teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the creative vision and strategy for all digital media projects.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, copywriters, videographers, and other creative talent.
• Oversee end-to-end creative process from concept to delivery across digital channels.
• Ensure outputs align with brand guidelines and audience engagement goals.
• Collaborate with marketing, production, and executive teams to bring concepts to life.
• Present concepts and strategies to stakeholders with rationale and impact.

Skills

Creative leadership

Storytelling

Brand design

Team management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital production workflows

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an inspirational and visionary Creative Director to lead their digital media endeavors in the exciting Arts & Entertainment industry. This role, based in Pretoria , offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, combining the benefits of remote work with essential in-office collaboration. You will be responsible for conceptualizing and overseeing the execution of compelling visual and narrative content across all digital platforms. As a leader, you will guide a team of creative professionals, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand aesthetic that captivates audiences. This is a prime opportunity for a passionate creative leader to shape the future of digital storytelling and influence the perception of groundbreaking artistic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the creative vision and strategy for all digital media projects.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, copywriters, videographers, and other creative talent.
• Oversee the end-to-end creative process, from initial concept and storyboarding to final production and delivery across digital channels.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with brand guidelines, marketing objectives, and audience engagement goals.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, production, and executive teams to bring creative concepts to life.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to stakeholders, articulating the rationale and potential impact.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a senior creative leadership role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating success in digital media.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking, storytelling, and visual design skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the Arts & Entertainment sector, with a keen understanding of its unique demands.
• Proficiency with relevant creative software and digital production workflows.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Experience working within a hybrid work model, balancing remote and in-office responsibilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid work model to support work-life balance.
• Significant opportunities for creative leadership and professional growth.
• Direct impact on innovative and high-profile projects in the Arts & Entertainment space.
• A collaborative environment that fosters creativity and artistic excellence.
• Potential for bonuses based on project success and company performance.