Creative Director, Experiential Marketing — Durban

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Paid time off

Retirement annuity

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead the Experiential Marketing division. You will conceptualize, develop, and oversee immersive live and digital experiences, transforming brand ideas into captivating campaigns that meet client objectives.

You will manage a team of designers, content creators, and event producers, collaborating with cross-functional groups to deliver high-impact experiences and drive business growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in creative direction, experiential marketing, event design, or related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating large-scale experiential campaigns and events.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of branding, digital integration, and immersive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and development of innovative experiential marketing campaigns and events.
• Oversee the creative process from ideation to final execution, ensuring alignment with brand strategies and client briefs.
• Manage and inspire a team of designers, content creators, and event producers.
• Collaborate with account management, strategy, and production teams to deliver seamless experiences.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients, explaining vision and rationale.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in experiential marketing.
• Ensure all creative output meets high standards of quality and originality.
• Manage creative budgets and timelines.
• Contribute to business development by generating ideas for new client pitches.

Skills

Creative direction

Experiential marketing

Team leadership

Branding

Public speaking

Digital integration

Immersive technologies

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Design/Fine Arts or related

Tools

Design software

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead the Experiential Marketing division. You will conceptualize, develop, and oversee immersive live and digital experiences, transforming brand ideas into captivating campaigns that meet client objectives.

You will manage a team of designers, content creators, and event producers, collaborating with cross-functional groups to deliver high-impact experiences and drive business growth.