Creative Studio Lead - End-to-End Campaigns

Capitec Bank Ltd.; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitec Bank is seeking a senior design leader to set the creative direction and drive concept-to-delivery across multiple assets and channels. You’ll influence branding, campaigns and design systems within a fast-paced studio of 60+ creatives.

You’ll lead a team, collaborate with Copy Lead on campaigns, and mentor peers while safeguarding brand consistency and high standards. 3 days in-studio in Stellenbosch with relocation considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in advertising and communications, with agency or internal studio experience.
• Track record of both concepting and executing, not just directing.
• Experience leading creative projects involving other designers.
• Proven experience in web campaigns including social media, retail marketing and branding, design systems, art direction, ideation and prototyping, across multiple brands.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment — agency speed is the default.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative execution of projects, overseeing design delivery and maintaining quality, consistency, and alignment with business objectives.
• Work independently on smaller projects and lead a team of 4-6 creatives on larger ones.
• Co-lead and coordinate the delivery of external and internal campaign elements in collaboration with the Copy Lead.
• Develop the creative concept, get it approved, then drive the team through production, including campaigns of 400+ assets.
• Be a custodian of the brand from a visual communications design perspective, promoting consistency.

Skills

Creative leadership

Team leadership

Brand design

Art direction

Web campaigns

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Capitec Bank is seeking a senior design leader to set the creative direction and drive concept-to-delivery across multiple assets and channels. You’ll influence branding, campaigns and design systems within a fast-paced studio of 60+ creatives.

You’ll lead a team, collaborate with Copy Lead on campaigns, and mentor peers while safeguarding brand consistency and high standards. 3 days in-studio in Stellenbosch with relocation considered for the right candidate.