Hybrid Creative Director: Experiential Marketing & Events

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Hybrid work model

Diverse portfolio of high-profile etc.

Energetic, creative agency culture

Professional development opportunities

Significant influence on creative输出

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead and execute unforgettable brand experiences and events. The role blends remote work with on-site collaboration at the Bloemfontein HQ, guiding designers, copywriters, and event producers to deliver innovative campaigns.

You will translate client objectives into creative concepts, mentor a team, and oversee the full lifecycle from ideation to post-event analysis, ensuring on-brand outcomes and measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Design, Communications, or related field.
• 7+ years in creative roles; at least 3 years in a leadership position within an agency or experiential marketing.
• Strong portfolio of experiential campaigns, events, and installations.
• Proven ability to develop innovative and impactful creative concepts.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation and client-facing communication skills.
• Deep understanding of branding, marketing strategy, and event production.
• Proficiency in design software; awareness of current tech trends.
• Hybrid work model experience; balance remote and in-office collaboration in Bloemfontein.
• Strategic thinker with passion for memorable brand experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative strategy and development of experiential marketing campaigns, events, and installations.
• Translate client briefs into compelling creative concepts and innovative solutions.
• Manage and mentor a team of creatives, including designers, copywriters, and event producers.
• Oversee the entire creative process from ideation and concept development through to execution and post-event analysis.
• Present creative concepts and proposals to clients with confidence and clarity.
• Ensure creative output is strategically sound, on-brand, and meets client objectives.
• Collaborate with account management, production, and other internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in experiential marketing and event design.
• Manage creative budgets and timelines effectively.
• Maintain high standards of creative excellence and quality across all projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Creative strategy

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Design

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead and execute unforgettable brand experiences and events. The role blends remote work with on-site collaboration at the Bloemfontein HQ, guiding designers, copywriters, and event producers to deliver innovative campaigns.

You will translate client objectives into creative concepts, mentor a team, and oversee the full lifecycle from ideation to post-event analysis, ensuring on-brand outcomes and measurable