Head Of Creative

Kuda Technologies Ltd; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company is seeking a Head of Creative to lead its rebranding efforts and ensure a bold, relatable brand presence. Responsibilities include developing a creative strategy, mentoring a talented team, and collaborating across departments to maintain brand consistency. The ideal candidate will have 7–8 years in creative leadership within fintech or tech-focused industries, demonstrating a strong portfolio and proven team management experience. This role embraces work-life balance in a hybrid work environment with excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Career development growth

Competitive annual leave

Medical insurance

Employee wellness app

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of experience in creative leadership, preferably in fintech or tech-focused industries.
• Proven experience leading and managing creative teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rebranding of Kuda alongside our agency partner.
• Develop and oversee a cohesive creative strategy.
• Manage and inspire the creative team to deliver high-quality work.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure brand consistency.
• Define and maintain visual and verbal brand guidelines.

Skills

Creative leadership

Branding expertise

Stakeholder management

Team management

Proficiency in creative tools

Tools

Design tools

Job description

Kuda is a money app for Africans on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable and rewarding for every African on the planet.

We're a tribe of passionate and diverse people who dreamed of building an inclusive money app that Africans would love so it's only right that we ended up with the name 'Kuda' which means 'love' in Shona, a language spoken in the southern part of Africa.

We're giving Africans around the world a better alternative to traditional finance by delivering money transfers, smart budgeting and instant access to credit through digital devices.

We've raised over $90 million from some of the world's most respected institutional investors, and we're rolling out our game-changing services globally from our offices in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Head of Creative to lead Kuda's rebrand and make it shine across everything we do.

You'll help position Kuda for the future while making sure we stay relatable, bold, and unmistakably Kuda.

This is a hands‑on leadership role - you'll be shaping strategy, inspiring a talented creative team, and rolling up your sleeves to bring big ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the rebranding of Kuda alongside our agency partner and implement it consistently across all channels and touchpoints.
• Develop and oversee a cohesive creative strategy that aligns with business goals and resonates with target audiences.
• Manage, mentor, and inspire the creative team to deliver high-quality, innovative work.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams to ensure brand consistency and impact.
• Define and maintain visual and verbal brand guidelines.
• Drive the development of creative campaigns, and experiences that enhance brand perception and engagement.
• Monitor creative performance and provide insights to optimize campaigns and brand initiatives.
• Stay ahead of trends in fintech, design, and brand experience to ensure Kuda remains a market leader.

Requirements

• 7–8 years of experience in creative leadership, preferably in fintech or tech‑focused industries.
• Proven experience leading and managing creative teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, visual identity, and integrated campaigns.
• Hands‑on understanding of design and creative processes, with proficiency in key creative tools.
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in translating business goals into compelling creative solutions.
• Fintech experience is advantageous.

Benefits Why join Kuda?

At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare.

• A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team
• Pension
• Career development growth
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc)
• Group life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Vitality
• YuLife - rewards for reaching health and fitness goals
• Goalr - employee wellness app
• Award winning L D training

We are advocates of work‑life balance, working in a hybrid in‑office schedule. Kuda is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.

We don't regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.