Remote Artistic Director: Shape Seasons & Creative Vision

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-first work environment

Shape artistic direction

Professional network access

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Artistic Director to lead a theatre company remotely, shaping the artistic direction and producing high-quality theatrical works. The role focuses on cultivating talent, setting the artistic vision, and driving the season's programming with strong collaboration across the organisation.

The position requires extensive theatre leadership experience, deep knowledge of dramaturgy, and a proven ability to inspire and manage diverse creative teams while aligning with

Qualifications

• Extensive theatre leadership experience or track record in directing or senior leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of dramatic literature, theatre history and contemporary performance trends.
• Proven ability to lead creative teams, inspire artists and foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a clear artistic vision and mission for the theatre company.
• Program the season with high artistic merit, audience appeal, and budget alignment.
• Oversee casting, direct productions or supervise directors to ensure quality.
• Nurture relationships with playwrights, actors, designers and other creatives.
• Collaborate with executive director and board to ensure financial sustainability and growth.

Skills

Artistic leadership

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's in Theatre

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Artistic Director to lead a theatre company remotely, shaping the artistic direction and producing high-quality theatrical works. The role focuses on cultivating talent, setting the artistic vision, and driving the season's programming with strong collaboration across the organisation.

The position requires extensive theatre leadership experience, deep knowledge of dramaturgy, and a proven ability to inspire and manage diverse creative teams while aligning with