Job Description

Creative Director - BTL and TTL (JB3623)
Sandton, Johannesburg North
R50,000 - R65,000 per month
Full-time with flexibility

Multi-award-winning marketing and PR agency in Sandton, specializing in Below the Line (BTL) and Through the Line (TTL) marketing campaigns is seeking a Creative Director to lead a dynamic team and deliver exceptional results for our diverse portfolio of local and international clients.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., advertising, design, communications).
5 – 8 years of proven experience in a creative leadership role within a PR and activation agency
Strong experience in Below the line (BTL) and TTL (through the line/lens)
Impressive portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative campaigns and projects.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with industry-standard creative software and tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate and lead a creative team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Client Presentations:
Lead and participate in client presentations, effectively communicating creative concepts and strategies.
Articulate the rationale behind creative decisions and strategies to clients.
Create pitch decks/presentations from inception and delegate to the team with accurate client scope of work.
Collaborate closely with the team from inception to completion, overseeing both operational and executive-level aspects.
Creative Leadership:
Develop and articulate the agency's creative vision, ensuring alignment with client needs and market trends.
Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of creative professionals, including art directors, copywriters, designers, and multimedia specialists.
Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence within the creative department.
Client Collaboration:
Work closely with clients to understand their objectives, challenges, and creative requirements.
Provide strategic creative input, present ideas, and manage client expectations throughout projects.
Ensure client satisfaction by delivering innovative and effective creative solutions that meet or exceed their goals.
Creative Strategy:
Develop and oversee the implementation of creative strategies aligning with clients' PR and activation campaigns.
Collaborate with other agency departments, such as account management and strategy, to ensure creative efforts align with overall campaign objectives.
Project Management:
Manage the workflow, timelines, and budgets for creative projects, ensuring timely delivery and scope adherence.
Supervise the allocation of creative resources and provide direction to creative teams for successful project execution.
Concept Development:
Generate and refine creative concepts, campaigns, and visual identities that resonate with target audiences and achieve client goals.
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to inform creative strategies.
Quality Control:
Maintain high standards of quality and consistency across all creative work produced by the agency.
Conduct regular reviews and critiques to provide constructive feedback to the creative team.
Resource Management:
Oversee hiring, training, and development of creative talent within the agency.
Manage relationships with freelance or external creative partners as needed.
Budget Oversight:
Collaborate with the finance department to manage the creative budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and resource allocation.
Measuring and Reporting:
Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the success of creative campaigns and initiatives.
Regularly report on the performance and impact of creative work to clients and agency leadership.

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