Creative Group Head
Publicis Groupe
Date: 5 hours ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

Overview
The role will collaborate closely with the Creative Director to conceptualize, execute, and oversee creative projects. This role is crucial in ensuring high-quality and cohesive deliverables that adhere to brand standards. The successful candidate will work with a talented team of designers and multimedia editors & writers, fostering a creative environment that emphasizes innovation and excellence in visual storytelling.
Responsibilities
The role will collaborate closely with the Creative Director to conceptualize, execute, and oversee creative projects. This role is crucial in ensuring high-quality and cohesive deliverables that adhere to brand standards. The successful candidate will work with a talented team of designers and multimedia editors & writers, fostering a creative environment that emphasizes innovation and excellence in visual storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Creative Collaboration:
- Work in partnership with the Creative Director to develop, execute and oversee creative concepts.
- Collaborate with designers, copywriters, editors and other team members to ensure cohesive and high-quality deliverables.
- Art Direction:
- Reporting to the Creative Director - you will lead and inspire a team of designers and editors in creating visually striking and brand-consistent material.
- Align with the Creative Director to oversee the visual development of creative assets, ensuring alignment with the client's & global lead agency’s vision/objectives.
- Design Execution:
- Produce compelling designs & storyboards for a variety of media, including digital, print, and multimedia.
- Ensure all creative work is executed on-brand and to the high standards expected by Publicis Production
- Project Management:
- Assist in managing multiple projects, timelines, and priorities efficiently.
- Liaise with Creative Director to present ideas, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments on projects.
- Innovation and Trends:
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new techniques and ideas into projects.
- Encourage a culture of creativity and innovation within the team.
- Quality Assurance:
- Review, receive and implement feedback from Creative Director on projects, to maintain quality and consistency.
- Ensure final creative products meet client expectations and brand standards.
- Proven experience in a senior art direction or similar creative leadership role.
- Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in digital, print, and multimedia design.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaborative skills.
- Proficiency in creative tools and software.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Passion for innovation and staying current with industry trends.
- This role requires a visionary thinker with the ability to inspire and lead creative teams while balancing client needs and brand objectives.
- The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creative excellence.
- Flexibility and adaptability are crucial, as the Creative Brand Lead will navigate complex projects and dynamic market conditions.
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