Creative Director Job Opportunity at Hire Resolve – Johannesburg, Gauteng

May 19, 2026 admin hire resolve 0

Location: Johannesburg
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 19 July 2026
Industry: Information Technology and Services (Consumer Tech Brand)
Department: Creative / Marketing Leadership
Experience Level: Director

A fast-growing tech-driven consumer brand is seeking a highly strategic and creatively driven Creative Director through Hire Resolve. This senior leadership role is ideal for a visionary who can combine bold storytelling, brand strategy, and commercial performance in a fast-paced digital environment.

About Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve is a leading recruitment agency in South Africa that connects top-tier professionals with leading employers across IT, marketing, engineering, finance, and consumer industries.

About the Creative Director Role

This role leads the entire creative function of a high-growth consumer brand. You will be responsible for shaping brand identity, overseeing campaign execution, and ensuring all creative output is aligned with business and performance objectives.

You will manage a multidisciplinary creative team of approximately 21 people, including designers, copywriters, videographers, and social media specialists.

Key Responsibilities

Creative & Brand Leadership

  • Own the overall creative vision and brand identity
  • Ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints
  • Lead concept development for campaigns and digital content
  • Align creative direction with business objectives

Team Leadership

  • Lead and mentor a large creative team including:
    • Social media specialists
    • Copywriters
    • Designers
    • Videographers
    • Marketing interns
  • Build a high-performance, innovative creative culture
  • Drive accountability and creative excellence

Campaign & Content Oversight

  • Oversee all design, video, copy, and multimedia output
  • Approve and refine creative before publication
  • Ensure campaigns are visually strong and strategically aligned
  • Maintain high standards for storytelling and execution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with:
    • Marketing
    • Sales
    • HR
    • Retentions
    • Client Services
  • Translate business goals into creative campaigns
  • Present ideas to executive leadership

Performance & Strategy

  • Lead performance-driven creative campaigns with measurable ROI
  • Use analytics and customer insights to guide creative decisions
  • Balance creativity with commercial outcomes and growth targets

Operations & Delivery

  • Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
  • Improve creative workflows and processes
  • Maintain high execution standards across teams

Minimum Requirements

Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years in a senior creative leadership role
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams
  • Strong track record of building bold, culturally relevant campaigns

Education

  • Degree or diploma in:
    • Graphic Design
    • Advertising
    • Fine Arts
    • Media
    • Communication
    • Or related field

Key Skills

  • Strong conceptual and strategic thinking
  • Excellent storytelling and brand-building ability
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation ability
  • Deep understanding of digital, social, and performance marketing
  • Strong commercial awareness and ROI focus
  • Ability to manage multiple fast-moving projects

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal Creative Director is:

  • Culturally aware and trend-sensitive
  • Highly creative with strong brand instincts
  • Commercially sharp and results-driven
  • Energetic and collaborative
  • Strong in both strategy and execution
  • Comfortable in fast-paced environments

Work Environment & Benefits

  • Flexible / hybrid working environment
  • High-growth, innovative culture
  • Strong creative autonomy
  • Collaborative cross-functional teams
  • Competitive salary based on experience

Why Apply for This Role?

  • Lead a large-scale creative department (21-person team)
  • Shape the identity of a fast-growing consumer brand
  • High-impact role with executive visibility
  • Opportunity to blend creativity with business performance
  • Strong career progression into executive creative leadership roles

Career Growth Opportunities

This role can lead to:

  • Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
  • Head of Brand Strategy
  • Executive Creative Director
  • Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
  • Global Brand Director

How to Apply

Send your CV to:

Sune Pienaar – Hire Resolve

You can also apply via LinkedIn or visit:
Hire Resolve Website

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