Freelance Digital Creative Director, 6 Months

3 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa NS.work Full time
Job Description
We are focused on creating impactful relationships by design between our clients and their customers. We are on a mission to redefine the boundaries of creativity and technology. Our team is at the forefront of crafting innovative digital experiences that captivate, engage, and convert. We're looking for a visionary Digital Creative Director who is as passionate about the art of storytelling as they are about the science of CRM and digital technologies.

We are looking for a:

Digital Creative Director

As our Creative Director, you will lead our creative team (Art Direction, Copy, Concept, and Design), driving the fusion of art and technology to deliver ground-breaking campaigns. Your expertise in CRM, coupled with a solid background in either Art Direction, or Copywriting, will be pivotal in crafting personalized, impactful user experiences across all digital platforms.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership: Lead the creative digital team to develop cutting-edge campaigns that blend creative technology and CRM strategies for impactful user experiences across digital channels.

2. Creative Vision and Brand Cohesion: Uphold a unified creative vision across all digital touchpoints, ensuring content is consistent with the brand identity and resonates with the target audience.

3. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with strategy, tech, and data teams to integrate CRM insights into personalized content creation and campaign optimization, enhancing engagement and conversion.

4. Culture of Creativity and Continuous Learning: Cultivate an environment that encourages creativity, experimentation, and ongoing professional development among team members.

5. Storytelling and Visualization: Craft compelling narratives and visual representations to communicate effectively and present concepts to both internal teams and clients.

6. Research and Innovation: Stay at the forefront of creative technology advancements, conducting research, and exploring new tools, platforms, and techniques to enhance the team's capabilities.

7. Project Collaboration: Collaborate closely with designers, developers, data planners, strategists and other team members to ensure seamless integration of ideas, technologies, and artistic elements.

8. Client Interaction: Engage in client interactions, actively seeking their input and feedback, while effectively communicating complex creative technology concepts in a clear and relatable manner.

9. End-to-end Creative Process Oversight: Oversee the entire creative process, ensuring projects meet the highest standards of quality, are delivered on time, and within budget, while achieving or surpassing performance goals.

Requirements • Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a similar creative leadership role, with a portfolio that demonstrates a passion for merging creative with technology.

• Strong background in Art Direction, Design, or Copywriting, with a deep understanding of digital marketing landscapes and CRM strategies.

• Expertise in UI/UX principles, creative technology, and coding basics to guide and critique digital projects.

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of nurturing talent and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CRM software, and familiarity with web development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

• A strategic thinker with the ability to translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Software Requirements

The ideal candidate would have the following software experience:

• Adobe CC
• Ai Tools
• MS Office
• iWork
• Coding experience is a plus
• Animation experience is a plus

Offer
• Local and Global client portfolio
• Career conversations and growth opportunities
• Hybrid Work

BenefitsRequirements:

• Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a similar creative leadership role, with a portfolio that demonstrates a passion for merging creative with technology.

• Strong background in Art Direction, or Copywriting, with a deep understanding of digital marketing landscapes and CRM strategies.

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of nurturing talent and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and familiarity with web development.

• A strategic thinker with the ability to translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Software Requirements

The ideal candidate would have the following software experience:

• Adobe CC
• Ai Tools
• MS Office
• iWork
• Coding experience is a plus
• Animation experience is a plus

Other Requirement
• Hybrid Work (3:2)

Requirements
• Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a similar creative leadership role, with a portfolio that demonstrates a passion for merging creative with technology. • Strong background in Art Direction, Design, or Copywriting, with a deep understanding of digital marketing landscapes and CRM strategies. • Expertise in UI/UX principles, creative technology, and coding basics to guide and critique digital projects. • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of nurturing talent and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CRM software, and familiarity with web development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). • A strategic thinker with the ability to translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies. • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Software Requirements The ideal candidate would have the following software experience: • Adobe CC • Ai Tools • MS Office • iWork • Coding experience is a plus • Animation experience is a plus Offer • Local and Global client portfolio • Career conversations and growth opportunities • Hybrid Work

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