Creative Director

Our client is a small but rapidly growing digital marketing agency in the Northern Suburbs. This role offers high autonomy and forms part of the Exco team.

Salary: R50kR80k CTC depending on experience
Location: Northern Suburbs close to Sandton
Work model: Fully in office with flexibility
Benefits:

• 15 days leave soft close between mid Dec and Mid Jan (max of 4 hours of remote work per day)
• Access to a growth/business coach
• Performance bonus

They are searching for a dynamic dedicated and visionary Creative Director to lead their creative team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Strategic Director and oversee the Head of Design and Head of Communication. This pivotal role demands a commitment to delivering toptier work that meets and exceeds client expectations. As the creative mastermind you will spearhead visual elements craft brand identities and ensure flawless execution to the highest standards.

The ideal candidate will possess robust digital expertise and proficiency in the Adobe suite including Photoshop Illustrator InDesign XD and Acrobat. This leadership position necessitates both clientfacing acumen and internal team management experience. All creative endeavors will reflect the Creative Director's innovative vision and industry expertise.

Responsibilities include:

• Experience in mobile marketing including USSD Gamification and WhatsApp marketing
• Proven success in conceptualising and executing campaigns with positive ROI
• Comprehensive understanding of compliance regulations and ethical standards
• Conceptualisation and implementation of loyalty and rewards campaigns for diverse clientele
• Innovation in tech solutions aligned with defined KPIs
• Leadership of design and copy teams
• Digital marketing proficiency encompassing social media web development SEO and conceptualisation
• Graphic design background preferred
• Demonstrated pitch experience across digital platforms
• Bringing brand and communication strategies to life
• Incorporating emerging trends and digital innovations into strategies
• Maintaining the highest creative and design standards informed by data
• Translating marketing strategies into creative execution
• Developing smart unexpected creative solutions
• Utilising design UX and prototyping to create inspiring brand experiences

Requirements:

• Previous Creative Director experience in an agency setting with a digital focus
• 24 years’ experience in a Creative Director role
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Proven track record in delivering exceptional brand and design work
• Digital expertise including UI/UX websites and animation
• Print production experience
• Proficiency in leading and executing animation
• Please include a link to your portfolio in your CV. Applications without portfolios will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graphic Design/Art Direction qualification
• Selfmotivated with refined creative skills
• Ability to influence and prioritize effectively
• Fluency in webbased information architecture and design best practices
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Customerfocused with meticulous attention to detail
• Passion for art direction design technology and marketing
• Datadriven approach to resonate with customers
• Exceptional art direction and design skills with attention to detail
• Ability to plan and scope creative projects effectively