Head of Creative

Cardilogix Talent Specialists; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardilogix Talent Specialists in Johannesburg is seeking a Head of Creative for a Production Studio. This is an office-based, senior leadership role focused on brand strategy and high-volume design delivery.

You will mentor designers, shape visual identity, oversee workflows, and work with senior stakeholders to drive paid media and digital advertising initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 6-8 years in brand strategy and design.
• 1-3 years managing or leading creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Combine strategic brand leadership with hands-on creative execution.
• Own and evolve the visual identity, tone of voice, typography, and design systems across all touch points.
• Manage, mentor, and coach designers, and overseeing workload allocation.
• Strong working knowledge of design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma) and familiarity with generative AI workflow tools.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities under tight deadlines.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, selling ideas with strong business rationale.

Skills

Brand strategy

Team leadership

Presentation

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Head of Creative (Production Studio) required in Johannesburg.

We're looking for a Head of Creative for a Creative & Production Studio in Johannesburg. This is an office based position.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build their career in paid media, digital advertising and performance marketing.

Head of Creative Responsibilities:

• Combine strategic brand leadership with hands-on creative execution.
• Own and evolve the visual identity, tone of voice, typography, and design systems across all touch points.
• Manage, mentor, and coach designers, and overseeing workload allocation.
• Strong working knowledge of standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma) and familiarity with modern generative AI workflow tools.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities under tight deadlines.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, selling ideas with strong business rationale.

Head of Creative Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 6-8 Years in brand strategy and design, including 1-3 years managing or leading creative teams.