Global Creative Team Lead (Remote & Flexible Location)

Trade Nation; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading company seeks a Creative Team Lead in Cape Town to elevate their brand across South Africa and international markets. This role requires 8+ years of design experience and a strong background in financial services. Responsibilities include leading a creative team, managing design strategies, and driving innovation in various digital designs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hands-on leadership role and contribute to a high-performing team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Active Lifestyle allowance

Annual leave above minimum entitlement

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ design experience, 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in financial services, trading, or fintech.
• Proven ability to create and maintain brand CI.
• Experience in video, motion, and digital-first content.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multi-disciplinary creative team.
• Drive innovation in website, landing page, email, and video design.
• Manage and evolve our corporate identity (CI) to ensure consistent global impact.
• Partner with Marketing, Product, and CRM teams.

Skills

Design experience

Leadership skills

Financial services background

Expertise in Figma

Adobe Suite proficiency

Strategic mindset

Tools

Figma

Adobe Suite

Prismic CMS

Job description

A leading trading company seeks a Creative Team Lead in Cape Town to elevate their brand across South Africa and international markets. This role requires 8+ years of design experience and a strong background in financial services. Responsibilities include leading a creative team, managing design strategies, and driving innovation in various digital designs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hands-on leadership role and contribute to a high-performing team.