Creative Director - Digital Marketing & Advertising

Our client, a forward-thinking digital agency based in
** Durban**, is on the hunt for a visionary Creative Director to spearhead their advertising and marketing initiatives. This role is for a dynamic leader passionate about crafting compelling digital narratives and driving brand growth through innovative campaigns. You will be responsible for the conceptualization and execution of creative strategies across various digital platforms, including social media, web, mobile, and emerging technologies.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio demonstrating success in digital advertising, content creation, and brand development. As Creative Director in
** Durban**, you will inspire a talented team of designers, copywriters, and content creators, pushing the boundaries of creativity to deliver exceptional results for a diverse clientele.

• Lead the creative vision and strategy for all digital marketing campaigns and advertising projects.
• Manage and mentor a creative team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Develop and present compelling creative concepts and strategies to clients and internal teams.
• Oversee the production of high-quality creative assets, including digital ads, social media content, website designs, videos, and interactive experiences.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to client brand guidelines across all creative outputs.
• Collaborate with account managers, strategists, and media planners to align creative output with campaign objectives and client goals.
• Stay ahead of digital marketing trends, new technologies, and competitor activities to inform creative strategies.
• Manage creative project timelines and budgets effectively.
• Conduct creative reviews and provide constructive feedback to the team.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a creative leadership role within digital advertising, marketing, or a related agency environment.
• A proven track record of developing and executing successful, award-winning digital campaigns.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking, creative problem-solving skills, and a strong understanding of digital marketing principles.
• Proficiency with digital design tools and an understanding of web and mobile development processes.
• Strong leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Marketing, or a related creative field;
  Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience in video production and motion graphics is highly desirable.

• A highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to lead creative direction for exciting brands and campaigns.
• A supportive and dynamic agency culture that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge digital trends.