Head of Creative

Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Office-Based, 5 Days per Week)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Opportunity

An innovative, international creative and marketing agency is looking for an experienced Head of Creative to lead its Cape Town creative studio.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who is equally passionate about leading people and producing exceptional creative work. You'll oversee a talented creative team, drive high-quality design output, shape the agency's creative direction, and help integrate AI into modern creative workflows.

If you're an experienced creative leader who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and enjoys building teams, mentoring designers, and creating impactful campaigns, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

• Lead creative output across digital and print channels, including social media, websites, email campaigns, paid media, presentations, retail signage, and brand collateral.
• Remain hands-on with design while leading the creative team.
• Maintain exceptional standards across typography, layout, colour, composition, and brand consistency.
• Develop creative concepts, brand systems, campaign visuals, and marketing assets.
• Drive innovation and elevate the overall creative quality of the agency.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creative professionals.
• Coach designers through regular feedback, reviews, and skills development.
• Identify capability gaps and assist with hiring and onboarding new team members.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

AI & Creative Innovation

• Guide the agency's AI creative initiatives and workflows.
• Ensure AI-generated creative work meets high visual and brand standards.
• Integrate AI tools into creative production where appropriate.
• Stay informed about emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities for innovation.

Client & Strategic Collaboration

• Work closely with clients to understand business objectives and creative requirements.
• Present creative concepts and manage client feedback professionally.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to deliver strategic, high-impact campaigns.
• Support business development by strengthening the agency's creative portfolio.

Operational Leadership

• Manage creative workflows, timelines, and quality control.
• Improve creative processes and internal systems.
• Contribute to strategic planning and company leadership initiatives.
• Help build a high-performing creative department that supports future growth.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' professional design experience, with extensive agency experience.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring creative teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing branding, digital campaigns, marketing design, and creative leadership.
• Experience working across industries such as beauty, healthcare, retail, consumer goods (CPG), B2B, or service-based businesses.
• Experience presenting work directly to clients and managing stakeholder relationships.

Skills

• Expert knowledge of typography, layout, composition, branding, and visual storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and how design supports business objectives.
• Experience with AI creative tools and workflows is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• A creative leader who leads by example.
• Passionate about producing world-class design.
• Detail-oriented with exceptionally high standards.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment.
• Curious about emerging technologies and AI.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-focused.



Why Join Us?

• Lead and shape a growing creative department.
• Opportunity to influence the creative direction of an international agency.
• Career progression into senior leadership.
• Exposure to exciting global brands and diverse projects.
• Work alongside a collaborative, innovative, and ambitious team.