Remote Creative Director, Digital Marketing & Advertising

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Collaborative agency culture

Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Placements24, Durban-based digital agency, seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead advertising and marketing strategies across social, web, mobile and emerging platforms. You will shape brand narratives, guide a team of designers, copywriters, and content creators, and champion innovative campaigns for a diverse client portfolio.

The role demands 8+ years in creative leadership, a proven record of award-winning digital work, strong strategic thinking, and excellence in presenting concepts to

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a creative leadership role within digital advertising or a related agency.
• Track record of developing and executing award-winning digital campaigns.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking and strong communication skills.
• Experience guiding teams through web and mobile development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision and strategy for all digital campaigns and advertising projects.
• Mentor and manage a talented team of designers, copywriters, and content creators.
• Develop and present compelling creative concepts to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee production of high-quality assets across social, web, videos, and interactive formats.
• Ensure consistency with client brand guidelines across outputs.
• Collaborate with account managers and strategists to align creative work with campaign goals.
• Stay ahead of digital marketing trends and new technologies.
• Manage project timelines and budgets for multiple simultaneous projects.
• Conduct creative reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Creative leadership

Digital advertising

Brand development

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's in Graphic Design/Advertising/Marketing

Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

Design tools

Job description

Placements24, Durban-based digital agency, seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead advertising and marketing strategies across social, web, mobile and emerging platforms. You will shape brand narratives, guide a team of designers, copywriters, and content creators, and champion innovative campaigns for a diverse client portfolio.

The role demands 8+ years in creative leadership, a proven record of award-winning digital work, strong strategic thinking, and excellence in presenting concepts to