Creative Lead

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the branding and marketing industry is seeking a Creative Lead to drive creative direction and execution across digital and physical touchpoints. The ideal candidate will have a strong strategic mindset and leadership skills to manage design projects effectively while ensuring brand consistency. With a focus on innovative design, this role requires collaboration with multiple teams to create impactful campaigns. Applicants should have a degree in Graphic Design or a related field and extensive experience in the marketing and retail design industry.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in graphic design, including 3 in a leadership role.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Degree in Graphic Design or similar field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction for marketing and retail design projects.
• Oversee a team of designers and provide mentorship.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop design strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Graphic Design

Strategic Thinking

Visual Merchandising

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Sketch

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and visionary Creative Lead with expertise in graphic design marketing and retail branding to drive our creative direction and execution. This role requires a strong strategic mindset leadership capabilities and handson design skills to elevate our brand presence across multiple platforms. You will oversee the creative process lead design projects and collaborate with marketing merchandising and digital teams to develop compelling campaigns that resonate with our audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the creative direction for all marketing and retail design projects ensuring brand consistency across digital and physical touchpoints.
• Develop and execute innovative designs for campaigns instore displays packaging signage social media websites and promotional materials.
• Work closely with marketing product and merchandising teams to align creative strategies with business objectives and seasonal campaigns.
• Oversee a team of designers providing mentorship guidance and constructive feedback to enhance creative output.
• Ensure all visual content aligns with brand guidelines audience insights and retail trends.
• Collaborate with external agencies photographers videographers and printers to ensure highquality deliverables.
• Stay ahead of industry trends consumer behavior and competitor branding to bring fresh impactful ideas to the team.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fastpaced retail marketing environment.

Requirements

• Education : Degree or diploma in Graphic Design Visual Communication Marketing or a related field.
• Experience : 7 years in graphic design with at least 3 years in a leadership or creative lead role within the marketing and retail industry.
• Software Proficiency : Expertlevel skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign) and familiarity with Figma or Sketch.

Skills

• Strong conceptual and strategic thinking with the ability to translate ideas into compelling visual campaigns.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of retail branding visual merchandising and shopper behavior.
• Experience working with largescale marketing campaigns digital assets and print production.
• Motion graphics video editing or animation experience (a plus).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the retail FMCG or ecommerce space.
• Knowledge of UX / UI principles and experience designing for web and mobile platforms.
• Understanding of retail consumer trends and shopper marketing strategies.

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Graphics Design,Copywritter,Creative concept,Advertising,Communication,Adobe Creative Suite,Autodesk,Art Direction,Flash,Flex,HTML,SEO,Fine art,Quarkxpress

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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