Visionary Creative Director, Digital Campaigns (Hybrid)

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Leadership training

Industry events

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Creative Director to lead digital media campaigns from our Midrand base in a hybrid setup. You will set the creative vision, mentor a team of designers, copywriters, and motion artists, and ensure brand consistency across social, web, video and interactive channels.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in creative leadership within Arts & Entertainment or digital marketing, a strong portfolio, and proven ability to translate business goals into compelling

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a creative leadership role, preferably within the Arts & Entertainment or digital marketing industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing successful digital media campaigns and a broad range of creative work.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute innovative creative strategies.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.
• Deep understanding of digital marketing channels, social media, content creation, and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the creative vision and strategy for all digital media campaigns.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers, copywriters, motion graphics artists, and other creative professionals.
• Oversee the conceptualization and execution of innovative campaigns across various digital channels, including social media, web, video, and interactive platforms.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with brand guidelines, marketing objectives, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and strategy teams to define campaign goals and target audiences.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to senior management and clients with confidence and clarity.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities to identify new creative opportunities.
• Manage creative budgets and timelines effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Foster a collaborative and inspiring work environment that encourages creativity and innovation.

Skills

Creative leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, or a related field

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Creative Director to lead digital media campaigns from our Midrand base in a hybrid setup. You will set the creative vision, mentor a team of designers, copywriters, and motion artists, and ensure brand consistency across social, web, video and interactive channels.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in creative leadership within Arts & Entertainment or digital marketing, a strong portfolio, and proven ability to translate business goals into compelling