Creative Director

Company Description

iKhokha is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Africa. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way.
Our office is a high performance environment where we push each other to challenge the status quo. If that doesn’t appeal to you, you probably shouldn’t work here.

**Job Description**:
Are you ready to unleash your creative genius in the thrilling world of payments?

iKhokha is on the hunt for an extraordinary Creative Director to join our team. As the driving force behind our creative endeavors, you will lead a team of talented artists, designers, and content creators to provide the best content and branding for iKhokha.

**So, what will you do?**
- As a Creative Director you will play a critical role in pulling together a cohesive look and feel for multiple marketing campaigns, supervise the entire creative process, and guide the team that works under them within our inhouse Creative Studio.

**In addition to the above, you will**:

- Lead the creative team to produce innovative, visually appealing, and effective marketing campaigns.
- Develop and execute creative strategies across various media types that align with the company's brand identity and goals.
- Manage budgets and timelines for creative projects while ensuring deadlines are met.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive brand image across all touchpoints.
- Oversee the creation of marketing materials, including digital and print advertising, event materials, and other branded content.
- Develop and maintain industry awareness, including trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Provide direction and supervise the team of designers, copywriters, and other creatives to ensure they meet the expectations of clients and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated creativity and innovation
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

**Deal breakers**:
At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience with the below:

- In a Creative Director role (agency or inhouse).
- Previous Fintech industry marketing experience (advantageous), with a proven track record in creating and delivering successful campaigns.
- Experience managing design and creative teams, including setting measurable, achievable targets.
- Strong understanding of branding, visual design, and marketing strategy across all mediums.
- Ability to lead, motivate and manage team members to produce optimal results.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience with online software tools like Asana, Trello, or Wrike preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.

Any relevant experience with the below would make you a front runner for the role:

- Financial Services/payments industry (Advantageous)
- SEO, Digital and performance marketing advantageous

**Qualifications**:

- Completed Matric

The following would be advantageous:

- Bachelor's degree in marketing, fine art, graphic design or a related field.

Additional Information
**Perks of joining the Tribe?**
- You get to work in a high growth company. Sink your teeth into meaningful work with tangible results you are accountable for.
- Hybrid, remote and in office work models.
- Remuneration & Benefits. We offer Company contributions to Medical Aid and a Group Risk Scheme.
- Visionary Leadership.
- Study leave.
- Access to on demand learning and development.
- A friendly, collaborative culture and a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).
- If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our onsite Barista.