Creative Director - Experiential Marketing & Events

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Hybrid work model

Diverse portfolio of high-profile etc.

Energetic, creative agency culture

Professional development opportunities

Significant influence on creative输出

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead and execute unforgettable brand experiences and events. The role blends remote work with on-site collaboration at the Bloemfontein HQ, guiding designers, copywriters, and event producers to deliver innovative campaigns.

You will translate client objectives into creative concepts, mentor a team, and oversee the full lifecycle from ideation to post-event analysis, ensuring on-brand outcomes and measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Design, Communications, or related field.
• 7+ years in creative roles; at least 3 years in a leadership position within an agency or experiential marketing.
• Strong portfolio of experiential campaigns, events, and installations.
• Proven ability to develop innovative and impactful creative concepts.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation and client-facing communication skills.
• Deep understanding of branding, marketing strategy, and event production.
• Proficiency in design software; awareness of current tech trends.
• Hybrid work model experience; balance remote and in-office collaboration in Bloemfontein.
• Strategic thinker with passion for memorable brand experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative strategy and development of experiential marketing campaigns, events, and installations.
• Translate client briefs into compelling creative concepts and innovative solutions.
• Manage and mentor a team of creatives, including designers, copywriters, and event producers.
• Oversee the entire creative process from ideation and concept development through to execution and post-event analysis.
• Present creative concepts and proposals to clients with confidence and clarity.
• Ensure creative output is strategically sound, on-brand, and meets client objectives.
• Collaborate with account management, production, and other internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in experiential marketing and event design.
• Manage creative budgets and timelines effectively.
• Maintain high standards of creative excellence and quality across all projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Creative strategy

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Design

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and award-winning experiential marketing agency in Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA, is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead the conceptualization and execution of unforgettable brand experiences and events. This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds, allowing for focused remote work and collaborative on-site sessions at their Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA headquarters. You will be responsible for translating client objectives into innovative, impactful, and creatively driven campaigns that captivate audiences and achieve measurable results. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the creative direction of a growing agency and work on diverse projects across various industries. Your role will involve leading a team of talented designers, copywriters, and event producers, fostering an environment of collaboration, inspiration, and continuous innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative strategy and development of experiential marketing campaigns, events, and installations.
• Translate client briefs into compelling creative concepts and innovative solutions.
• Manage and mentor a team of creatives, including designers, copywriters, and event producers.
• Oversee the entire creative process from ideation and concept development through to execution and post-event analysis.
• Present creative concepts and proposals to clients with confidence and clarity.
• Ensure creative output is strategically sound, on-brand, and meets client objectives.
• Collaborate with account management, production, and other internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in experiential marketing and event design.
• Manage creative budgets and timelines effectively.
• Maintain high standards of creative excellence and quality across all projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Design, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in creative roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position within an agency or experiential marketing environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of successful experiential campaigns, events, and installations.
• Proven ability to develop innovative and impactful creative concepts.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation and client-facing communication skills.
• Deep understanding of branding, marketing strategy, and event production.
• Proficiency in relevant design software and an understanding of current technology trends.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote and in-office collaboration in Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA.
• Must be a strategic thinker with a passion for creating memorable brand experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience and leadership role.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and structured collaboration.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients.
• Be part of an energetic, creative, and supportive agency culture.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge marketing strategies.
• Significant influence on the creative output and success of the agency in Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA.