Visionary Creative Director - Immersive Experiences (Hybrid)

Placements24

Johannesburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000

Full time

4 days ago
Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Bonuses
Benefits package
Opportunities for innovation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Creative Director in Johannesburg to lead the conception and execution of groundbreaking immersive experiences. You will steer multidisciplinary teams across events, installations, and hybrid activations, shaping the artistic vision and ensuring high-quality, high-impact outcomes.

The role demands strong storytelling, leadership, and a hands-on approach to innovation in a fast-paced studio environment.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in creative direction for immersive experiences.
  • Portfolio showing large-scale immersive projects.

Responsibilities

  • Define and articulate the creative vision for immersive experience projects.
  • Lead and mentor design teams across disciplines.
  • Develop concepts for interactive installations, AR/VR experiences, events, and hybrids.
  • Oversee creative development from ideation to execution.
  • Translate client brand objectives into compelling experiences.
  • Ensure output is original, impactful, and on budget.
  • Stay ahead of trends in art, tech, and experiential design.
  • Present concepts to clients and stakeholders.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Manage resources and timelines to deliver projects.

Skills

Creative leadership
Storytelling
Concept development
Team mentorship
Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Fine Arts/Design/Media Arts

Tools

AR
VR
AI
Projection mapping

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Creative Director in Johannesburg to lead the conception and execution of groundbreaking immersive experiences. You will steer multidisciplinary teams across events, installations, and hybrid activations, shaping the artistic vision and ensuring high-quality, high-impact outcomes.

The role demands strong storytelling, leadership, and a hands-on approach to innovation in a fast-paced studio environment.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Creative Director - Immersive Experiences
Creative Director - Immersive Experiences

Placements24 • Johannesburg

Hybrid
ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000
Competitive salary
Bonuses
Benefits package
+1
Visionary Creative Director, Multimedia & Brand Strategy
Visionary Creative Director, Multimedia & Brand Strategy

Placements24 • Midrand

Hybrid
ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000
Competitive salary + bonuses
Health, dental, vision insurance
Professional development
+2
Creative Director — Hybrid, Randburg, Visionary Leader
Creative Director — Hybrid, Randburg, Visionary Leader

Placements24 • Randburg

Hybrid
GBP 90,000 - 130,000
Executive salary & bonus structure
Hybrid work model
Prime Randburg office location
+1
Creative Director, Immersive Experiences — Lead in XR
Creative Director, Immersive Experiences — Lead in XR

Placements24 • Rustenburg

Hybrid
ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000
Executive compensation package
Health insurance
Stock options
+2
Hybrid Creative Director: Experiential Marketing & Events
Hybrid Creative Director: Experiential Marketing & Events

Placements24 • Bloemfontein

Hybrid
ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000
Competitive annual salary
Hybrid work model
Diverse portfolio of high-profile etc.
+3
Creative Director, Digital Media — Hybrid (Arts & Entertainment)
Creative Director, Digital Media — Hybrid (Arts & Entertainment)

Placements24 • Pretoria

Hybrid
ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000
Executive benefits package
Flexible hybrid work model
Career growth opportunities
Visionary Creative Director — Arts & Entertainment
Visionary Creative Director — Arts & Entertainment

Placements24 • Benoni

On-site
ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000
Competitive salary
Bonuses
Dynamic team in Benoni
+2
Digital Media Creative Director - Johannesburg
Digital Media Creative Director - Johannesburg

Placements24 • Johannesburg

Hybrid
ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Retirement plan
+3
Creative Director: Hybrid, High-Impact Campaign Leader
Creative Director: Hybrid, High-Impact Campaign Leader

Placements24 • Stellenbosch

Hybrid
ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000
Executive-level benefits
Hybrid work model for flexible balance
Prestigious client projects
Remote Creative Director, Immersive Experiences
Remote Creative Director, Immersive Experiences

Placements24 • Cape Town

Hybrid
ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000