Executive Creative Director

A leading below-the-line agency in the Northern Suburbs is looking for an Executive Creative Director. Salary: R80k-R100k, depending on experience Work model: They would prefer a Joburg-based person to work hybrid, but are willing to look at candidates from elsewhere in South Africa for a remote position. As a seasoned Senior Executive Creative Director, you'll serve as the pivotal force behind fostering innovation, ingenuity, and strategic prowess. Your mandate transcends merely ideation; it's about ensuring these ideas translate into tangible outcomes, whether in driving sales or captivating consumer interest. Primary Responsibilities: Strategic Insight: Delve into client briefs, dissect market dynamics, and devise strategic yet inventive solutions. Client Engagement: Spearhead comprehensive presentations that vividly articulate the creative strategy to clients. Artistic Direction: Offer visionary guidance to designers and creatives, ensuring seamless execution of conceptualized ideas. Practical Campaign Crafting: Develop campaigns grounded in practicality, seamlessly aligning with consumer shopping journeys. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and ignite inspiration within a team of creatives to yield exceptional outcomes. Outcome-Oriented Execution: Oversee projects from inception to fruition, ensuring alignment with ROI and KPI targets. Stakeholder Relations: Foster and sustain robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications: A minimum of a decade's worth of experience in creative leadership. Advanced credentials in Marketing, Advertising, or related disciplines. Proven track record in FMCG/consumer domains is imperative. Proficiency in presentation, communication, and team management. Demonstrable portfolio showcasing diverse creative endeavors, particularly emphasizing below-the-line marketing. Why work here? Competitive compensation packages (flexible to hiring permanently or on a project-to-project basis) Performance-driven incentives. A culture that champions creativity and fosters innovation.