Creative Lead

3 days ago


Cape Town, South Africa HelloKindred Full time
Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 6-12 months with potential to extend

Our client in the global professional services industry is seeking a Creative Lead who will lead the creative vision and strategy across all marketing and brand initiatives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the brand identity, ensuring consistency and excellence across all touchpoints.

What you will do:

  • Support the evolution of the overall creative direction and vision of the company’s brand identity, working closely with the creative/design director in the UK, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.
  • Lead a team of talented Designers, Copywriters and creative professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Oversee the creation of compelling and impactful marketing materials, including digital assets, print collateral, video content, and advertising campaigns.
  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, communications, product, and sales, to deliver integrated and cohesive brand experiences.
  • Drive the evolution of the brand, staying ahead of industry trends and competitor activity to maintain relevance and differentiation.
  • Manage the creative production process from concept to execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Act as a brand ambassador, championing the company’s values and positioning both internally and externally.
  • Provide creative leadership and guidance to support strategic initiatives, product launches, and corporate events.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Advertising, Marketing, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Proven experience (8+ years) in a senior creative role, with a track record of developing and implementing successful brand strategies.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing creative excellence across multiple mediums, with a focus on digital and integrated campaigns.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience leading and mentoring creative teams.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate and sell creative concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strategic mindset with a deep understanding of branding, design principles, and consumer behaviour.
  • Knowledge of financial services or B2B marketing preferred, but not essential.
  • Proficiency in design software and creative tools.
  • Comfortable on the tools, creating work that leads and inspires the rest of the SA team, as well as looking after them from a management perspective.


Additional Information

Please submit  a relevant portfolio and/or a link to your portfolio along with your application/resume.


 

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.



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