45 Lead Artist jobs in South Africa

Company Description

HUGO FLEAR FASHION DESIGN is a manufacturer and retailer of ageless printed linen ladies clothing. Our soft Italian linen, designed and printed with South African themes, creases far less than ordinary linen, making our garments more wearable. All our clothes and 100% leather shoes are made locally in South Africa. Our design studio is located at 2 Dunkley House, 32 Barnet Street, Gardens, Western Cape, South Africa.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Graphic Design Artist responsible for product photgarphy is located in Gardens,Cape Town. The Graphic Design Artist will be responsible for taking garment pictures and using AI to create website and social media images. The role includes collaborating with the design team to create visual content that aligns with the company's aesthetic and brand identity.

The position is has responsible for all systems including loading products on the Lighspeed POS system and ensuring stock integraty.

Qualifications

• Graphics and Graphic Design skills
• Organized and attention to detail and creativity
• Ability to work collaboratively in an on-site environment
• Experience in the fashion industry is a plus

Company Description

Infoworks Media Publishing
is an independent publisher and marketing agency operating from Klerksdorp, North-West since 2001. View our portfolio on

to see the scope of our previous and ongoing projects.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Graphic Designer/Layout Artist in Klerksdorp. Our ideal candidate delivers cutting-edge graphic designs but also has a flair for the page layout of magazines and publications (print and digital).

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in graphic design or visual arts
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, especially
  InDesign
  )
• Professional exposure within a publishing and marketing environment
• Strong track record of aligning with production requirements and deadline commitments

Submit your CV and portfolio to:

Please apply on or before
10 October 2025

ONLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA EMAIL WILL BE CONSIDERED

Applicants who have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, can regard their application as unsuccessful.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER / LAYOUT ARTIST FASHION
Kew, Johannesburg
R14 000 R18 000 Gross
Start: ASAP | Permanent Role

Were hiring a Layout Artist / Graphic Designer with a flair for fashion ! Join a fast-paced creative team and bring catalogues, digital content, and fashion visuals to life.

What Youll Do:
Design fashion catalogues, adverts & digital layouts
️ Collaborate with stylists, photographers & marketing
️ Use Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Align visuals with the brands style & storytelling
Keep up with design + fashion trends
⏱️ Juggle multiple projects & meet tight deadlines

What Youll Need:
23 years experience in fashion design/layout
Graphic or Fashion Design diploma/degree
Strong portfolio (fashion/apparel layouts a must)
Skilled in layout, typography, colour & composition
Sharp eye for detail and works well under pressure

Are you a visionary thinker with a passion for storytelling, design, and brand magic? Belgotex is on the hunt for a Creative Lead who can inspire teams, elevate ideas, and shape unforgettable campaigns.

About the Company

Belgotex is Africa's leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist we design, make, and distribute high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial market. Our extensive product portfolio includes luxury and specialist vinyls and artificial grass.

Corporate Values:

Better Together: We believe that people inspire greatness. It takes a team to achieve our world class standards, and we can't do any of this alone.

We Tread Softly: We are a recognised world leader for sustainability practices, asking less of the planet in all that we do.

Deep Focus: We are on a journey of vertical growth to deliver specialised flooring solutions to Africa and the world.

Curiosity: True innovation starts with a desire to explore and achieve the unimaginable.

Courage: We're not afraid to ask big questions, even if it means asking more of ourselves.

Purpose of this Role:

The Creative Lead is a senior-level designer responsible for driving the visual expression of the brand across all touchpoints. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on expertise, ensuring all creative output aligns with the brand vision, marketing objectives, and business goals. The Creative Lead will collaborate closely with the Head of Brand & Growth, Marketing Manager, and cross-functional teams to elevate the brand's presence and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Creative Strategy:

2. Define and evolve the brand's visual identity across digital, print and experiential channels.

3. Lead creative ideation and execution of campaigns, product launches and brand initiatives.

4. Champion innovation in design, animation and multimedia storytelling

5. Design Execution:

6. Produce high-impact design work including digital assets, video content, social media visuals, presentation and product collateral.

7. Apply UX/UI principles to enhance user experience across web and digital platforms.

8. Oversee design projects to support brand and marketing goals.

9. Collaboration & Communication:

10. Partner with the Marketing Manager to align creative execution with campaign timeline and deliverables.

11. Work cross-functionally with R&D, Sales and external agencies to support business needs.

12. Present creative concepts and recommendations to stakeholders

13. Project & Resource Management:

14. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing strategic priorities with design execution.

15. Brief and manage external designers, photographers, videographers and other creative vendors when required.

16. Maintain an organised digital asset library (Media Library and Sharepoint) and ensure version control.

17. Bachelor's degree in design or related field

18. 8+ years experience in graphic design with proven leadership in creative roles.
19. Strong portfolio showcasing digital design, videography, campaign work etc.
20. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design tools.
21. Experience in fast-paced, brand-led environments with cross-functional collaboration.
22. Strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail and design excellence.
23. Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
24. Passionate about brand storytelling, digital innovation, and creative leadership.
25. Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
26. Must have a valid driver's license.

The
Creative Lead

connects creative storytelling with measurable marketing performance. This person oversees the entire creative output of V8 Media — from content strategy to execution — ensuring every piece of creative aligns with brand goals and performance metrics. They manage the internal creative team of designers and video editors, assign and review briefs, and maintain high-quality standards across all deliverables.

This role combines leadership, creative direction, and analytical insight — turning data into creative strategy and guiding the team to produce content that converts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the creative team

(video editors, designers) — ensuring output meets both brand and performance standards.
- Assign, brief, and track creative work

across internal and external contributors, maintaining a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Review and quality-control

creative before client delivery — ensuring consistency, storytelling, and performance-driven focus.
- Collaborate with Marketing HODs and Account Managers

to understand performance data (hook rates, hold rates, CTR, conversion metrics) and turn insights into actionable creative improvements.
- Own and optimize the creative workflow

— refining systems for intake, assignment, and delivery of briefs across the team.
- Upskill and mentor

creative team members, building both technical and strategic skills aligned with V8's performance marketing standards.
- Manage relationships with external creative partners

(UGC agencies, freelancers, and premium designers) to ensure consistent output and alignment.
- Champion creativity and collaboration

, fostering a positive, accountable, and growth-minded culture within the creative department.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a
  creative or content leadership role

within a
marketing or performance agency

.
- Strong understanding of
content metrics

and how creative impacts performance (hook rates, hold rates, CTR, CPA).
- Proven ability to manage
video and design teams

, ensuring high-quality, scalable creative output.
- Experience creating or directing
short-form performance content

for paid social (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
- Strong communication and leadership skills — able to manage multiple personalities and foster collaboration.
- Comfortable using creative management tools (e.g., Google Drive, Slack, Notion, ClickUp, or similar systems).
- A proactive mindset with a strong balance between creativity, structure, and performance accountability.

Bonus Points for:

• Experience working with
  UGC creators

or
external creative vendors

.
- Background in
branding or motion design

.
- Experience creating or directing
ads in multiple formats

(static, video, carousel, story).
- Understanding of
creative testing frameworks

in paid media environments.

Click Apply to start your application

Job Title: Creative Lead (UGC & Social Content)

Location: Cape Town, South Africa (in-office, Monday–Friday)

Salary: R R negotiable based on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

About Us

Full House Creative is a Cape Town–based digital content agency specialising in high-performing, short-form social video. We're a team of strategists, creators, and editors who live and breathe TikTok, Instagram Reels, and all things UGC. Our work blends creative storytelling with data-driven insights to help brands show up authentically in the feed.

The Role

We're looking for a Creative Lead to join our growing team. Think of this as a hybrid between a Creative Director and a UGC Specialist. You'll be the middle ground between strategy and execution - guiding our editors, reviewing raw creator footage, and ensuring every piece of content is on-trend, thumb-stopping, and ready to perform.

You'll work directly with the Senior Creative Director and oversee our junior editor team as we scale. This role is perfect for someone who's as fluent in TikTok trends as they are in storytelling, editing structure, and retention strategy.

What You'll Do

• Review raw creator footage and guide editors on final outputs
• Develop creative directions, hooks, and retention strategies for UGC and social ads
• Identify and integrate trends, audio, and storytelling formats that perform
• Collaborate with the Senior Creative Director on campaign concepts and client briefs
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality, tone, and performance standards
• Assist in building scalable editing systems and best practices for growing editor teams
• Occasionally oversee shoots or creator collaborations

You're Perfect for This If You.

• Have 2–4 years of experience in a creative, editing, or social content role (agency, brand, or creator background welcome)
• Understand UGC and short-form video from both a creative and performance perspective
• Can confidently break down and build text hooks, video pacing, and retention structures
• Know your way around CapCut, Premiere Pro, or similar editing tools
• Keep up with social trends, formats, and audios across TikTok and Instagram
• Are comfortable providing feedback, direction, and creative leadership
• Are proactive, organised, and thrive in a small but fast-moving team

Bonus Points If You.

• Have experience briefing or managing creators
• Understand performance marketing metrics and creative testing
• Have a personal or professional portfolio of social-first work

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work with a team to build some of South Africa's best-performing UGC campaigns
• Collaborate directly with the creative director and shape how our content evolves
• Grow into a leadership position as we expand our editing and creator divisions
• Be part of a young, ambitious agency redefining creative production in Africa

To Apply:

Apply on LinkedIn or send your CV with a short portfolio or examples of content you've created, directed, or edited to with the subject line: "Creative Lead - Full House Creative.

About The Company

Hi there Enduring Brands - a company with a simple but ambitious mission: to bring everyday products to life with exceptional design and unparalleled quality

.

From humble beginnings, we're now gearing up to sell over a million pairs of socks this year - that's a lot of cozy fee

t

Our products, ranging from premium socks to other essentials, are sold in North America and Mexico through Amazon.c

om.

What sets us apart is our tight-knit, talented team. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in e-comme

rce.

Our environment is built on trust, flexibility, and the belief that when our people grow, our business grows too. If this sounds like a place you'd want to be a part of, we'd love to hear from

**you

About Th**

e Role

We're looking
for a Creati
ve Lead to take our brand visuals to the next level. You're someone with an eye for design, a knack for strategy, and the leadership skills to guide a team to greatness. You'll not only manage and mentor a team of designers but also create innovative strategies to elevate our product listings and visual br

**anding.

Here's what you'll b**

e doing: Review and critique all product listings, developing a strategy to improve design while keeping scalability

in mind. Manage the design team, ensuring projects are assigned, delivered on time, and meet top-notch quality st

andards. Plan and execute creative elements for new product launches, including coordinating photoshoots and developing packaging

designs. Create and implement A/B testing strategies to optimize visuals and drive

results. Analyze and refine marketing assets to align with performance data and campaig

n goals. Stay up-to-date with Amazon features, utilizing them to keep our listings ahead of the comp

**etition.

Worki**
ng Hours : The role is full-time, with flexibility in working hours. While we work asynchronously, daily touchpoints are often needed for design feedback and project updates with the team based in the Philippines, therefore a core overlap will be

**required.

Re**

**quirements

To excel in this role, you nee**

d to have:

5 years + of experienc

e in design. Leadership experience managing cre

ative teams. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and e-comm

erce design. Data-driven mindset with an understanding of mar

keting KPIs. Excellent communication skills for cross-team co

llaboration. The ability to tend to the details while simultaneously see the big

**ger picture.

Browni**

e Points for: Photography and product shoot coordinatio

n experience. Amazon listi

ng expertise. Digital marketing and AI-assisted desi

gn knowledge. Copywriting skills to complement visual

storytelling.

You're an independent thinker who thrives on creativity and collaboration. You have a growth mindset, love learning, and are always looking for ways to improve. Your communication skills ensure everyone is on the same page, and your passion for design means you're always striving f

or excel

**lence.

Benefits

What'**

s in it for you?

Salary range: $3,500–

$4,500 per month* Full-time, fully remote role wit

h flexible hours. Unlimited paid leave to re

charge and relax. Year-end p

erformance bonus. Work in a supportive, no-micro-management environment with

a fantastic team.

*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an indep

endent contractor.

The JobRack team are working with Enduring Brands to help them find the

ir new team member.

The hiring process for this position will include

1. the following steps:

Completing the applica
2. tion form on JobRack.Recording a short video intr
3. oduction of yourself.If shortlisted, c
4. ompleting test tasks.Attending video interviews to discuss your previous experience and the new

role in more detail.

The JobRack team has gained a full understanding of the Enduring Brands' needs and will review, filter, screen and test candida

tes in line with this.

To ensure your application is considered, take the time to carefully read the job description and submit a hi

gh-quality application.

We will, of course, provide you with feedback

throughout the process.

At the request of Enduring Brands applications for this position must be submitted through JobRack and direct contact with the

employer is not allowed.

Please note that this position requires 100% commitment and is not suitable for those seeking a side job, freelance work, or part-time employment. It is important to only apply if you intend this to be your primary and only full-time job. Any attempts to work multiple full-time jobs without the knowledge of your employer will result in termination and a ban from applying to other

jobs on the JobRack site.

Salary Range: £
50-60K

About Us

Hunterlodge is one of the UK's leading independent full-service agencies. We're effectiveness-obsessed, strategically sharp, and creatively ambitious - working across Higher Education, B2B, and B2C brands.

We're on the hunt for a Creative Lead
who lives and breathes youth culture, digital trends, and creative tech - and who can channel that knowledge into
big, bold ideas
with relevance and commercial impact.

The Role

This role is for someone with ambition and vision, ready to step into a Creative Director role within three years
. As Creative Lead, you'll be the
engine of creative innovation
at Hunterlodge. You'll develop ideas that spark conversation, fuel engagement, and connect authentically with diverse audiences, with a particular focus on younger demographics such as students and early-career professionals.

You'll:

1. Lead the creative process from idea to execution, keeping
   cultural insight at the heart of the work
   .
2. Translate your understanding of youth culture, platforms, and trends into campaigns that feel
   fresh, real, and relevant
   .
3. Experiment with
   new formats, digital-first storytelling, and AI-powered creativity
   .
4. Inspire colleagues and clients with your vision, energy, and understanding of what's next.
5. Balance creativity and effectiveness, making work that wins pitches and delivers results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Creative Leadership
   – Lead integrated campaigns (digital, social, video, OOH, print) that cut through and resonate with today's youth-driven culture.
2. Pitching & New Business
   – Fuel pitches with fresh, energetic ideas rooted in cultural relevance.
3. Concept Development
   – Turn insights into
   brave, culturally tuned campaigns
   that make brands matter to younger audiences.
4. Innovation
   – Keep us ahead of the curve by embracing new platforms, tech, and AI-driven creative.
5. Collaboration
   – Partner across design, strategy, copy, and media to deliver joined-up campaigns.
6. Client Engagement
   – Present with passion and authority, bringing ideas to life with energy and clarity.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

1. 5+ years' creative experience in an agency environment.
2. A portfolio of integrated campaigns that show cultural edge and creativity.
3. Proven success in pitching and winning new business.
4. Sharp conceptual skills with the ability to visualise and sell ideas.
5. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
6. Confident leading and inspiring a team while staying hands-on.

Desirable:

1. Experience with youth audiences
2. Knowledge of
   AI-driven creative tools and digital-first formats
   .
3. Creative content background with multi-channel expertise.

What We're Looking For

1. A
   culturally immersed creative
   who understands youth audiences and what makes them tick.
2. Visionary ambition to grow into Creative Director.
3. Energetic, fearless, and confident in pitches and client-facing moments.
4. Collaborative spirit that inspires teams across disciplines.
5. Passion for combining cultural insight with creativity and effectiveness.

Benefits

1. Profit-share bonus scheme.
2. Comprehensive CPD programme (17× IPA Gold and 12× IPA Platinum).
3. Clear pathway to Creative Director within 3 years.
4. Hybrid working model.
5. Inclusive, supportive culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and growth.

Tekkie Town is seeking to employ a Creative Lead who owns the creative vision and strategy for the brands marketing / promotional campaigns and key strategic projects.

The role oversees the design, artwork, and creative outputs as well as guides creative teams (Designers, Copywriters, DTP operators, Digital Content Specialists). The role will collaborate with photographers, agencies and any external parties that assist with the creative design direction ensuring that the strategic business goals set are creatively demonstrated.

This role is responsible for ensuring that creative elements align with the brand "bible", brand strategy, campaign objectives, CI, customer messaging and overall business / operational execution.

This role works closely with Visual Merchandising teams to enable in store execution as well as all other marketing teams to assist / enable digital and direct marketing, ATL, BTL and any other media needs as a full marketing campaign solution / deliverable.

• Ability to translate business goals into innovative and effective creative strategies.
• Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing creative team.
• Articulate, persuasive, and engaging communicator, able to present complex creative concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to generate innovative and impactful creative ideas that solve business challenges.
• Masterful ability to craft compelling narratives that build brand equity and emotional connection with proficiency in English and preferably additional vernacular languages.
• Proactive and decisive in overcoming creative challenges and making sound judgments.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver within deadlines and budget.
• Highly collaborative, able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Understanding of creative budgeting and ROI measurement.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms and their creative requirements.

• A relevant Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, Communications, or a related creative field.
• Honours degree or relevant postgraduate qualification will be preferred

• 5-8 years of progressive experience in a creative role
• 2-5 years in a leadership or Head of Creative position, preferably within the retail, agency, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors
• Demonstrable track record of developing and executing successful, impactful creative campaigns that have driven commercial results. (portfolio of work)
• Experience managing and mentoring creative teams, including designers, copywriters, and production artists.
• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams and managing external agencies/vendors.
• In-depth knowledge of graphic design, typography, photography, video production, and digital design principles.
• Expertise in creative software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and familiarity with project management tools.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging creative trends, digital marketing landscapes, and content creation best practices.
• Knowledge of print production processes, pre-press, and digital asset management.
• Understanding of data-driven creative optimisation and A/B testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with relevant advertising regulations and consumer protection laws.