Head of Creatives

**About us**

Step into the wild world of OneDayOnly - South Africa's OG daily deals hub. We're the pioneers of cool discounts, hitting you for just one day because, well, why overcomplicate things? We've got the big names, top suppliers, and a dash of our secret sauce to make you feel like a BIG DEAL. Not to brag, but we have over a million potential savvy shoppers getting our daily dose every 24 hours.

We're not fussy - if the price is right and the quality checks out, we're selling it. That's what makes us the go-to for both the smart buyer and the eager seller. Toss in the urgency of our deals, and boom, success happens quicker than you can blink. So, jump in, where FOMO meets killer deals, and let's turn every day into a retail party

**About You**

Are you the Willy Wonka of words? The Picasso of Photoshop? The Gandalf of graphic design? We're on the hunt for a seasoned and sensational Head of Creatives to join the wacky and wonderful Marketing Team at OneDayOnly. If you've got a flair for e-commerce, a knack for team wrangling (5+ years with a small army of 10+ creative minds), and an unerring eye for dazzling design and compelling copy, we want YOU

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage a team of creative professionals, including graphic designers and copywriters. [11 direct reports]
- Set clear objectives and KPIs for the creative team, monitoring performance and optimizing workflows to ensure efficiency and quality.
- Provide constructive feedback and professional development opportunities to team members, offer mentorship and empower their growth and skills enhancement.
- Develop and execute creative strategies that elevate our brand identity and support marketing and sales goals.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve creative output.
- Oversee the creation of engaging and effective visual and written content for digital marketing campaigns, website, social media, and other platforms.
- Collaborate with marketing, sales and other departments to ensure cohesive and impactful messaging.
- Manage multiple projects from concept through completion, ensuring deadlines are met in collaboration with the traffic manager.
- Inspire an innovative, positive work environment.
- Reporting [weekly and monthly]

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a manager role with at least 10 direct reports.
- Experience in a creative leadership role.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design tools.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to review and refine copy in line with company CI.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, tight deadline-driven environment.
- Experience in e-commerce or related industries preferred.
- A portfolio showcasing your work in copywriting and graphic design.
- Excellent emotional intelligence (EQ) skills, including empathy, self-awareness, and conflict resolution, to foster a positive and productive team environment.
- Able to perform well under pressure and inspire the team to follow suit. Solution-oriented approach to work.
- Immaculate attention to detail.

**Additional Information**:

- This is not a Creative Director role however will involve creative input and guidance.
- The role requires substantial leadership responsibilities within the creative team.
- Role allocation is approximately 60% team management and 40% creative review and direction.