Creative Director, Immersive Theatre Experiences

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,300,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development & conference

Creative autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead immersive theatre productions, translating concepts into engaging audience journeys and breakthrough experiences.

You will oversee ideation to delivery, guide multidisciplinary teams, explore AR/VR and interactive media, and shape the creative strategy with a global outlook while staying rooted in Durban's vibrant arts scene. Relocation support available and a competitive, performance-based package.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior creative role with immersive, experiential, or theatre productions.
• Proven ability to develop compelling narratives and engaging audience journeys.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams and production environments.
• Familiarity with user testing and iterative design processes.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop innovative themes and narratives for immersive theatre productions.
• Oversee the creative process from ideation to final execution with artistic coherence.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams including writers, designers, technologists, performers, and producers.
• Develop detailed creative briefs and storyboards to guide project development.
• Experiment with AR, VR, and interactive technologies to enhance experiences.
• Ensure all creative elements align with brand and strategic objectives.
• Manage creative budgets and timelines to deliver on schedule and within scope.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and audience preferences.
• Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and collaboration within the department.
• Evaluate concepts based on audience feedback and performance metrics.

Skills

Creative leadership

Storytelling

Project management

Multidisciplinary leadership

Immersive tech literacy

Tools

AR

VR

Interactive installations

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead immersive theatre productions, translating concepts into engaging audience journeys and breakthrough experiences.

You will oversee ideation to delivery, guide multidisciplinary teams, explore AR/VR and interactive media, and shape the creative strategy with a global outlook while staying rooted in Durban's vibrant arts scene. Relocation support available and a competitive, performance-based package.