Sports Creative Director (Art)
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- R65,000-85,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Work model: Fully in-office
Salary: R65 000 – R85 000 CTCWhy you'd want to work here..Unlimited leaveMedical aidPerformance bonusWork with high-profile sports and entertainment brandsBe part of an ambitious, talented creative team that loves what they doAbout our client..
We’re partnering with an award-winning creative agency that lives and breathes sports and entertainment. They produce culture-shaping campaigns, emotionally resonant content, and iconic visuals for broadcasters, teams, athletes, and global brands like SuperSport, M-Net, and the Springboks. If you want to lead world-class creative in an energetic, collaborative environment — this is your moment.What the job involves..
This role is for a conceptually strong Creative Director from an art direction background. You’ll lead the visual and creative output of the agency, working hands-on to develop campaigns, key visuals, storyboards, brand worlds and design-led thinking across all platforms. You’ll mentor designers, collaborate with writers and editors, and push the work to award-worthy levels — every time.Key focus areas include:Leading the visual direction and conceptual thinking behind major campaignsDeveloping key visuals, storyboards, and brand identity systemsOverseeing art direction from concept through to shoot and final deliveryCollaborating with writers, strategists, editors, and production teamsDriving creative excellence and innovation across all workWinning pitches with bold, smart, visually-led ideasMentoring junior designers and art directorsWhat you need to be considered..A deep passion for sport — non-negotiable * 6+ years’ experience in a senior design or art direction role
- Extensive experience in the sports industry - your portfolio should showcase this
- Strong conceptual thinking and execution across platforms