Creative Director, Hybrid — Brand Campaigns Leader

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

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Creative Director to lead a dynamic team and shape the creative vision for a diverse client portfolio across arts & entertainment and commercial sectors.

The role blends in-office and remote collaboration, with a focus on developing groundbreaking campaigns, guiding brand strategies, mentoring designers, copywriters and art directors, and upholding award-winning standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a creative leadership role in advertising.
• Strong track record of award-winning campaigns across multiple media channels.
• Portfolio demonstrating conceptualization, art direction, and campaign execution.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and mentor creative teams.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence clients.
• Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Experience in a hybrid or flexible work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of innovative advertising campaigns and brand strategies from brief to execution.
• Guide the creative team (designers, copywriters, art directors) to produce high-quality assets.
• Present concepts and strategies to clients with clear rationale.
• Ensure all output aligns with client objectives, brand guidelines, and market insights.
• Collaborate with account management, strategy, and media for integrated campaign success.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to inspire ideas.
• Manage creative budgets and allocate resources efficiently.
• Provide mentorship and professional development to the creative team.
• Uphold and elevate the agency's award-winning standards.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages risk-taking and innovation.
• Contribute to new business pitches and client acquisition efforts.

Skills

Creative leadership

Portfolio development

Client presentations

Brand strategy

Team mentorship

Interpersonal skills

Industry trends

Education

Bachelor's degree in Advertising/Graphic Design/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Creative software proficiency

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Creative Director to lead a dynamic team and shape the creative vision for a diverse client portfolio across arts & entertainment and commercial sectors.

The role blends in-office and remote collaboration, with a focus on developing groundbreaking campaigns, guiding brand strategies, mentoring designers, copywriters and art directors, and upholding award-winning standards.