Company description Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Overview The successful candidate needs to be a leading light for both clients and agency colleagues; a self-starter with the ambition to match. They will be required to provide a vision, be an inspirational leader and a tenacious salesperson. As a Creative Director you will help lead our passionate, multi-talented studio guiding all members to deliver exceptional, integrated concepts to exceed client briefs and expectations. A Creative Director is a thought leader within the agency, so they can expect to be craft-led, strategically driven, and platform neutral conceptual thinkers with a desire to transform brands by creating beautiful, intuitive, and human-centred products and experiences. The individual must be tuned into all aspects of South African popular culture and the platforms and media it plays in, as well as have a strong point of view on what it takes to win in this space. Responsibilities You will lead agency/client brainstorms & workshops to determine KPI’s, strategic direction and set ways of working to maintain client relationships Drive integration, with weighting on digital platforms Scope, plan & manage the creative process on projects Manage & mentor creative teams Work with other disciplines (Strategists, Developers, Media, Accounts, etc.) to ensure cohesive team integration, and alignment with broader business objectives Be a champion for innovation on every project you touch Play an active role in campaign planning Drive real-time optimisation of the work in partnership with strategy and media Participate in pitches for new business Define the direction for overall campaigns Manage multiple projects simultaneously Generate ideas and sell them into clients and other members of the team Mock up creative ideas Create across multiple channels Consistently produce creative elements against a deliverables list Lead brainstorms & conceptualisation Oversee the craft. Whether it be the writing, design of an idea etc. Compile presentations for clients/figure out new ways of selling Attend client briefings & presentations Demonstrate thought leadership by keeping updated on industry trends Qualifications Must have 10+ years’ experience Highly conceptual individual (Must demonstrate with at least 5 projects) Demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking (Provide 3 examples) Must have led the conceptualisation and execution of TTL campaigns and pure digital campaigns (Show minimum of 4 examples) Must demonstrate an understanding of digital platforms Track record of winning international and local awards i.e. Cannes, One Show, Loeries, Clios, Bookmarks etc. Show at least 1 international and 1 local gold medals Demonstrate how you’ve previously dealt with conflict In-depth working knowledge of existing and emerging technologies & platforms Additional information BUSINESS KPI’s Must demonstrate examples of leadership skills & problem solving A strong understanding of best practice interaction and visual design principles Must be able to oversee 7-8 projects. Or work on one sizable and two small size project at any one time with oversight. Have the ability to attend every review on a project with new 3 ideas. Oversee projects and manage and grow the team through the process THE PERSON Good understanding of influencer, Mobile, Podcast, out-of-home, guerrilla, activations and direct marketing Great time management Demonstrate ability to work under immense pressure & meet tight deadlines Adept problem-solving skills Strong communication skills with ability to provide rationales for creative choices made Strong presentation skills Able to work with team members & delegate effectively Understand the client’s business requirements, and understand how our services should be applied to solve business problem Sell an idea or campaign internally and externally