Job Description

Location: Johannesburg (Hyde Park)
Work model: Hybrid - 4 days in-office, 1 day at home
Salary: R65k CTC - R80k CTC
Why you'd want to work here..
3 weeks of soft-close over December (max 4 hours/day)
Flexible, people-first culture
Growth coaching to support your development
Performance-based bonuses
About our client..
Our client is a dynamic digital and performance marketing agency with a passion for creating results-driven work. They're looking for a visionary and hands-on Head of Creative Studio to steer their multidisciplinary creative team. If you're excited by big ideas, leading talent, and raising the creative bar--this could be your next great move.
What the job involves..
Leading and managing a studio team across copy, design, motion, and digital
Overseeing concept development and campaign execution for multi-channel projects
Staying hands-on with copywriting, art direction, and motion design when needed
Partnering with strategy, media, and account teams to align creative with business outcomes
Ensuring all creative meets brand, strategy, and quality standards
Mentoring and inspiring designers, animators, and copywriters
Presenting work confidently to internal teams and clients
Managing workflows, budgets, timelines, and resources
Contributing to pitches and new business efforts
Driving innovation and staying ahead of digital and creative trends
What you need to be considered..
7+ years in a digital marketing agency, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
A portfolio that shows off your skills in copywriting, graphic design, and animation/motion
Strong understanding of digital platforms and content best practices
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and/or Figma
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven leadership and team-building capabilities
Organised, solutions-focused, and deadline-savvy
Experience handling creative budgets and timelines
Bonus points if you..
Have experience with performance-driven creative for paid media
Know your way around HTML/CSS or interactive media
Have explored AI-powered creative tools
Are comfortable driving both brand and direct-response campaigns