Lead Creative Director — Immersive Experiences

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead immersive experiences at the intersection of art and technology. You will shape narrative, visual style, and interactive elements, guiding a multidisciplinary team through concept, storyboard, and final execution.

You will partner with engineers and producers to ensure concepts are technically feasible and aligned with business objectives, while staying ahead of AR/VR and interactive installation trends.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of experience in a creative leadership role within entertainment, gaming, or interactive media.
• Proven ability to direct and produce complex creative projects with a strong immersive portfolio.
• Demonstrated expertise in narrative design, visual storytelling, and UX for interactive media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a clear creative vision for immersive projects.
• Lead and mentor a diverse creative team to foster innovation and collaboration.
• Oversee end-to-end creative process from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure feasibility and seamless tech integration.
• Present concepts and updates to stakeholders and partners.
• Monitor industry trends to inform strategy and keep projects cutting-edge.
• Ensure output meets high quality, originality, and audience engagement.
• Manage budgets and schedules to deliver on time and within scope.

Skills

Creative leadership

Narrative design

Team mentorship

Project management

Agile methodologies

Education

Fine Arts / Digital Media degree

Tools

AR/VR pipelines

Interactive installations

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead immersive experiences at the intersection of art and technology. You will shape narrative, visual style, and interactive elements, guiding a multidisciplinary team through concept, storyboard, and final execution.

You will partner with engineers and producers to ensure concepts are technically feasible and aligned with business objectives, while staying ahead of AR/VR and interactive installation trends.