Creative Director

Recruiter:

The Good Human (Pty)Ltd

Job Ref:

2687513010

Date posted:

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Purpose Leads all creative output ensuring consistent, high-quality work that drives performance and builds a distinctive brand. What You’ll Do • Own creative direction across all campaigns and channels • Translate strategy into strong, performance-led creative • Lead designers, motion and copy output • Ensure consistency across brand, retail and digital • Push for ideas that cut through in a crowded category • Work closely with Campaigns and Digital teams KPIs • Creative performance (engagement, CTR, conversion) • Brand consistency • Output quality and turnaround time What Good Looks Like • Creative stands out vs competitors • Work improves campaign results • Strong, recognisable brand identity Why This Role Matters In a market dominated by heavy spend, creative is the differentiator. This role ensures we don’t blend in, waste media, or rely on budget alone to win attention. Brand Personality Fit • Challenger mindset • Sharp, simple and bold • No fluff, no over-design

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