Hybrid Creative Director - Immersive Experiences (AR/VR)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Professional development

Diversity inclusion

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead the development and execution of groundbreaking immersive experiences in the arts and entertainment sector. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, based in Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA.

You will guide a diverse team of designers, artists, writers, and technologists, shaping projects from concept to delivery while ensuring top artistic quality and brand alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Media, Interactive Design, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in creative direction with a strong immersive portfolio.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor creative teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling software, and game engines (Unity or Unreal).

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, design, and execution of immersive experiences across VR, AR, and interactive installations.
• Develop briefs, mood boards, storyboards, and prototypes to communicate project vision.
• Collaborate with production, technology partners, and clients to ensure feasibility and brand alignment.
• Manage and mentor designers, artists, writers, and technologists.
• Oversee user experience and artistic quality across projects.
• Stay ahead of tech trends in immersive media and interactive art.
• Present concepts and updates to stakeholders and clients.
• Oversee timelines, budgets, and resource allocation from a creative perspective.

Skills

Creative direction

Team leadership

UX principles

Narrative design

Education

Fine Arts / Digital Media degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

3D modeling software

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead the development and execution of groundbreaking immersive experiences in the arts and entertainment sector. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, based in Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA.

You will guide a diverse team of designers, artists, writers, and technologists, shaping projects from concept to delivery while ensuring top artistic quality and brand alignment.