Senior Creative Lead: Design & Campaigns

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitec is seeking a hands-on Creative Lead to own the creative direction and lead a 60+ person studio at agency speed in Stellenbosch. You’ll set concepts, approve work, and guide a team across assets and channels to meet deadlines.

You’ll manage end-to-end campaigns, mentor others, and ensure brand consistency while delivering high‑volume, high‑impact work. Three days in the office; relocation considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 6+ years in advertising and communications with solid agency or internal studio experience.
• Track record of both concepting and executing; you don’t just direct, you deliver.
• Experience leading creative projects involving other designers.
• Proven experience in web campaigns including social media, retail marketing and branding, design systems, art direction, ideation and prototyping.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment; agency speed is the default.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative execution of projects, overseeing design delivery and maintaining quality, consistency, and alignment with business objectives.
• Work independently on smaller projects and lead a team of 4-6 creatives on larger ones
• Co‑lead and coordinate the delivery of exceptional ATL and BTL digital campaign elements in collaboration with the Copy Lead
• Develop the creative concept, get it approved, then drive the team through production, including campaigns of 400‑plus assets
• Be a custodian of the brand from a visual communications design perspective, promoting consistency and advising on correct communications design usage to support business objectives
• Mentor and guide other creatives on projects not through a permanent reporting line, but through how you lead the work
• Take overall responsibility for the whole creative team where required

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communications Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship mgmt

Presentation Skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Design

Relevant postgraduate qualification in Design

Tools

Adobe

Figma

Job description

Capitec is seeking a hands-on Creative Lead to own the creative direction and lead a 60+ person studio at agency speed in Stellenbosch. You’ll set concepts, approve work, and guide a team across assets and channels to meet deadlines.

You’ll manage end-to-end campaigns, mentor others, and ensure brand consistency while delivering high‑volume, high‑impact work. Three days in the office; relocation considered for the right candidate.