Executive Creative Director

99 Cents; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Cape Town is looking for an Executive Creative Director to lead and inspire the creative vision. You will oversee a talented team, ensuring exceptional creative work across all channels. The ideal candidate will foster creativity, manage client relationships, and develop strategic creative solutions to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Visionary individual with a strong creative background.
• Ability to foster creativity within teams.
• Experience in managing client relationships and providing strategic advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision and oversee the creative team.
• Collaborate with clients to align creative work with business objectives.
• Ensure quality and execution in all creative outputs.

Skills

Creative leadership

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Multi-channel expertise

Job description

Overview

The Executive Creative Director is responsible for leading and inspiring the creative vision of our agency.

Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, you will oversee a team of talented creatives, ensuring the agency delivers exceptional creative work across all communication channels.

We are seeking a visionary individual to champion creative excellence and innovation, playing a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction of our work, ensuring that it resonates in key markets.?

Responsibilities : Creative Leadership

• Drive the development of innovative and compelling creative concepts that align with client objectives and brand identity
• Foster a culture of creativity and innovation within the agency
• Ensure the highest standards of quality and execution in all creative deliverables
• From traditional to digital to experiential channels, your expertise will be instrumental in crafting compelling and impactful creative solutions

Strategic Thinking

• Collaborate with clients and account teams to understand their business objectives and challenges
• Develop strategic creative solutions that drive brand awareness, engagement, and business results
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour

Creative Team Management

• Oversee and mentor a team of creatives, providing guidance, support, and inspiration
• Foster a collaborative and creative work environment
• Recruit, develop, and retain top creative talent
• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the team and broader agency

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients based on honesty, integrity, and sound creative judgment, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner
• Effectively communicate creative concepts and strategies to clients
• Address client feedback and make necessary adjustments to creative deliverables
• Lead your portfolio of brands with a keen understanding of their commercial landscape
• Offer valuable recommendations that positively impact our ability to deliver bold and innovative work

Multi-Channel Expertise

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and natural curiosity of all communication channels, including digital, print, and broadcast
• Develop creative concepts that are tailored to the unique characteristics of each channel
• Ensure maximum consistency and integration across all channels