Creative Director

Talented Recruitment Specialists; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A branding and communications agency in Durban seeks a Retail Creative Director. The role requires a charismatic leader with over 10 years of retail experience, responsible for leading creative teams, overseeing projects, and ensuring high-quality output that aligns with client objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in retail, art direction, and graphic design.

Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring a team of designers and writers.
• Overseeing and generating creative ideas and projects.
• Designing and developing high-level creative concepts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creative Thinking

Problem Solving

Tools

Graphic Design Software

Job description

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We are looking for a highly creative, charismatic leader and strategic thinker to join a branding and communications agency based in Durban as a Retail Creative Director. The ideal candidate will have retail experience, with the ability to design and art direct on shoot.

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience
• Experience in retail, art direction and graphic design

Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring a team of designers and writers
• Overseeing and generating creative ideas and projects
• Designing and developing high-level creative concepts that align with client objectives and brand direction
• Taking responsibility for the creative philosophy and the standard of output across your projects
• Overseeing several projects from start to finish, collaborating with account managers, keeping to deadlines and signing off on these projects before they are presented
• Presenting creative concepts and strategies to clients
• Building strong relationships with clients to be a valued creative and strategic partner
• Art direction on shoot
• Understanding the commercial aspects of the agency

As a Creative Director, you'll need to show:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to inspire the creative team to give their best
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills in order to make outstanding pitches
• Plenty of creative ideas and an understanding of the clients' vision
• An awareness of current trends in retail advertising and design
• A self-starting attitude and an open outlook
• Resilience under pressure and against deadlines
• An understanding of how creative roles complement other departments
• Knowledge of the software and applications involved in the creative process
• Skills in managing people, projects and resources
• A problem-solving, collaborative approach with creative teams and clients

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative, Design, and Project Management

• Industries

  Marketing Services, Retail, and Graphic Design

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