Creative Director

SUMMARY:
One of the oldest farms in the Cape Winelands is looking to employ a Creative Director who can lead a team of talented content creators, photographers, designers, social media, copywriters and PR

POSITION INFO:
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application

EMPLOYMENT TYPE      :           Permanent
SECTOR                           :           Management
START DATE                    :           A.S.A.P / Immediate



DUTIES:

• Team Management
  • Lead a team of talented content creators, including photographers, designers, social media, copywriters and PR
  • Foster and environment where team members can collaborate successfully and feel comfortable sharing ideas
• Brand Leadership
  • Liaise with marketing, customer relations, sales representative and other departments to ensure consistency in brand messaging
  • Supervise writers and proofreaders to ensure content is created in line with company’s style guide and voice
  • Update and maintain style guides
• Creative Input
  • Work with the e-commerce marketing team, as well as content creators and stylist to plan campaigns around launches and key dates
  • Provide inspiration for the team in creative sessions
  • Create and lead campaigns
  • Lead the design team
• Social Media
  • Oversee implementation of social media strategy
  • Support social media managers to grow social media channels whilst keeping content on brand
• Website and App maintenance
  • Ensure the website and app are up to date and reflect brand identity

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills
• Able to lead diverse teams
• Experience in design and concept development with a keen eye for aesthetics
• Awareness and interest in current international trends
• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Digitally competent with an understanding of web design and practices
• Social Media management experience
• Flexible, able to quickly change priorities and adapt to fast-changing environment
• Detail orientated
• Team player attitude

• 30 April 2023