HelloKindred

Consulting

CreativeDirector

$750–1200k ~AI est. Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Creative Director at HelloKindred. Skills: Creative direction, Brand strategy, Campaign management, Team leadership. Act as senior creative partner. Understand client goals”

What You'll Achieve.

Address clients pain points; Creatively solve problems; Make difference client's business; Ensure creative solutions anchored insights; Ensure creative solutions anchored logic; Meet or exceed client expectations

Industry & Context.

Consulting
Problems you'll solve

Creative problem solving; Problem solving; Critical thinking

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Design, Extensive experience in creative roles, Proven track record integrated campaign execution, Experience managing creative team 4-6, Exceptional leadership abilities, Exceptional team management abilities, Creative thinking skills, Problem-solving skills, Portfolio of work, Familiarity project management tools, Familiarity presentation software, Familiarity creative software, Knowledge AI tools, Expertise AI tools, Brilliant interpersonal skills, Brilliant communication skills, In-depth knowledge brand development, In-depth knowledge multichannel marketing, Display media fluency, Deep understanding SoMe platforms, Deep understanding OOH, Deep understanding TV, Deep understanding activations, Creative strategic thinker, Outstanding critical thinking skills, Outstanding problem-solving skills, Ability work under pressure, Ability multi-task, Ability meet strict deadlines, Ability oversee projects, Ability work fast-paced environment, Experience working large organizations, Experience corporate internal communication, Background in Design, Background in Advertising, Background in Communication, Background in Journalism, Background in Marketing, Experience multimedia content, Experience video content, Experience motion content, Experience digital platforms, Familiarity employee experience platforms, Familiarity intranets, Familiarity internal campaigns

Nice to Have

Proficiency in design software

What You'll Do.

Act as senior creative partner

Understand client goals

Understand client expectations

Enable creative problem solving

Develop creative vision

Communicate creative vision

Develop strategic vision

Communicate strategic vision

Inspire creative teams

Generate innovative concepts

Generate innovative ideas

Oversee creative process

Ensure projects on-brand

Ensure projects on-time

Manage creative direction multiple brands

Ensure distinct voice

Ensure creative output aligned

Maintain brand integrity

Present creative concepts

Present creative solutions

Articulate campaign why

Articulate problem solution

Lead creative strategy pitches

Maintain high creative standards

Ensure final output meets expectations

Ensure final output exceeds expectations

Work with Account Management

Ensure projects delivered time

Ensure projects delivered scope

Allocate creative resources

Pitch unbriefed opportunities

Provide guidance creative teams

Provide feedback creative teams

Ensure projects align vision

Stay updated industry trends

Stay updated consumer behaviour

Stay updated competitor activities

Inform creative strategies

Perform performance evaluations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with Strategy leadership; Work with Account leadership; Work with Account Management teams

Communication Scope

Client presentations; Stakeholder presentations

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

Who is HelloKindred? HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid. Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands. Work set-up: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office, 1-day WFH) Our client, a corporate communications and technology consultancy that helps organizations improve stakeholder engagement through communication strategy, branding, digital platforms, intranets, apps, and communication-focused technology solutions is seeking a creative heavyweight who is part master creative, part strategic thinker and part mentor. The Creative Director will set the bar for quality creative work, which isn’t about winning awards, but addressing clients pain points and creatively solving their problems - it’s about doing work that makes a difference to the client’s business. The successful candidate will be responsible for working hand-in-hand with Strategy and Account leadership to ensure creative solutions are anchored in deep consumer insights and business logic. What you will do: * Act as a senior creative partner to key clients to understand their goals and expectations and enable creative problem solving. * Develop and communicate a clear creative and strategic vision for projects, campaigns, or brands. * Lead and inspire creative teams, including Designers, Writers, Art Directors, and other professionals. * Generate innovative concepts and ideas that resonate with the target audience. * Oversee the entire creative process, from brainstorming to execution, ensuring projects are on-brand and on-time. * Simultaneously manage the creative direction for multiple brands, ensuring each maintains its distinct voice and quality. * Ensure that all creative output is 100% aligned with client brand’s identity, guid

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