Creative Director - Digital Media (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Fully remote position

Home office setup allowance

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an inspiring Creative Director to lead digital media in a fully remote capacity. You will set the creative vision, mentor a distributed team, and ensure high-quality campaigns across websites, social content and digital experiences.

This executive role requires a deep understanding of visual design, branding, UX and storytelling, with collaboration across marketing, product and leadership to align creative output with business objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a creative leadership role focused on digital media, arts, or entertainment.
• Portfolio showcasing diverse, high-impact digital work.
• Proven ability to lead remote creative teams and foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the overall creative vision and strategy for all digital media projects.
• Mentor and inspire a remote team of designers, copywriters, videographers, and other creatives.
• Oversee concepts and execution for websites, social media, campaigns, and digital content.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and executive teams to align creative output with business objectives.
• Ensure brand consistency and high-quality creative execution across all digital touchpoints.
• Stay ahead of emerging creative technologies and storytelling techniques.

Skills

Creative leadership

Remote team leadership

Branding and UX

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/Fine Arts/Marketing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an inspiring and innovative Creative Director to lead their digital media efforts, working entirely remotely . This executive role is responsible for setting the creative vision and ensuring the highest standards of quality across all digital content and campaigns. You will guide a team of creatives, drive conceptual thinking, and oversee the execution of visually stunning and impactful digital experiences for the arts and entertainment space. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a deep understanding of digital trends, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to inspire and mentor a distributed team to achieve exceptional creative outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and champion the overall creative vision and strategy for all digital media projects.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a remote team of designers, copywriters, videographers, and other creative professionals.
• Oversee the conceptualization and execution of creative assets for websites, social media, advertising campaigns, and digital content.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and executive teams to align creative output with business objectives.
• Ensure brand consistency and high-quality creative execution across all digital touchpoints.
• Stay abreast of emerging creative technologies, design trends, and innovative storytelling techniques.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in a creative leadership role, with a strong focus on digital media, arts, or entertainment.
• A stellar portfolio showcasing a diverse range of innovative and high-impact digital creative work.
• Proven ability to lead and manage remote creative teams effectively, fostering collaboration and productivity.
• Deep understanding of visual design, branding, user experience (UX), and digital storytelling.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related creative field.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package, including base salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape the creative direction of a leading organization in the arts and entertainment sector.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.