Remote Creative Director: Immersive XR Experiences

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 221,000 - 369,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead immersive experiences (VR/AR/MR) from Durban. You will steer the creative vision, manage a multidisciplinary team, and shape projects from concept to final delivery while ensuring exceptional UX and narrative quality.

The role demands a track record of delivering high-quality interactive experiences, deep UX/UI understanding for immersive environments, and strong leadership in a fast-paced, remote-capable setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in creative direction or related field.
• 5+ years in immersive technologies (VR/AR/MR).
• Portfolio of immersive experiences is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the creative vision and strategy for all immersive projects.
• Lead, inspire, and manage a team of creatives including 3D artists, UX/UI designers, animators, and VR/AR developers.
• Oversee end-to-end creative process from concept to prototyping and final delivery.
• Ensure UX within immersive environments is intuitive and engaging.
• Collaborate with technical teams to implement cutting-edge XR technologies.
• Present concepts and updates to stakeholders and clients.
• Maintain high standards for artistry, narrative coherence and technical execution.
• Conduct user testing and iterate designs based on feedback and metrics.
• Stay current with trends in immersive tech, gaming and interactive media.
• Manage project timelines and resources in a remote setting.

Skills

Creative leadership

UX/UI in immersive

Storytelling

Stakeholder presentation

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

VR/AR dev platforms

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead immersive experiences (VR/AR/MR) from Durban. You will steer the creative vision, manage a multidisciplinary team, and shape projects from concept to final delivery while ensuring exceptional UX and narrative quality.

The role demands a track record of delivering high-quality interactive experiences, deep UX/UI understanding for immersive environments, and strong leadership in a fast-paced, remote-capable setting.