{"id":12755,"date":"2025-07-01T13:58:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T11:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=12755"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:22:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:22:57","slug":"social-first-creative-director-vacancy-at-tbwa-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/social-first-creative-director-vacancy-at-tbwa-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Social-First Creative Director Vacancy At TBWA South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>TBWA South Africa, a global leader in innovative advertising solutions, is on the hunt for a passionate, hands-on, and talented Social-First Creative Director. This role offers the perfect opportunity to collaborate with an exciting team and work with BBDO Atlanta \/ Dobbino on groundbreaking, platform-first content creation. If you have the right creative mindset, possess a strong art direction\/design background, and thrive in a fast-paced digital environment, then this role could be your next big career move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-social-first-creative-director-job-overview\">Social-First Creative Director Job Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Job Title<\/strong>: Social-First Creative Director (Art Director)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: TBWA South Africa (Remote)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 12-month contract (with possibility of extension)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Working Hours<\/strong>: Overlap between South African Standard Time (CAT) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) \u2013 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM CAT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reports To<\/strong>: BBDO Atlanta Dobbino ECD, with dotted line to Hunt Lascaris CCO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contracted by<\/strong>: TBWA\\ HL but deployed to BBDO Atlanta \/ Dobbino<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work Structure<\/strong>: Remote, flexible for working across projects and platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary<\/strong>: Market-related<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EE Position<\/strong>: No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1145412382\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-dobbino-and-tbwa-south-africa\">About Dobbino and TBWA South Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dobbino is a unique and innovative agency, combining BBDO\u2019s advertising expertise with cutting-edge technology and an experimental approach to creativity. The agency places high importance on collaboration, agility, and staying at the forefront of <strong>social trends<\/strong> and <strong>emerging technologies<\/strong>. Dobbino&#8217;s philosophy is to produce work that goes beyond just being eye-catching\u2014 it is <strong>platform-first<\/strong> and <strong>interest-led<\/strong>, aimed at capturing the attention of the modern, fast-moving, scroll-happy consumer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lead Creative Strategy<\/strong>: Take charge of developing creative strategies for multi-platform campaigns that align with social-first principles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentorship &amp; Team Leadership<\/strong>: Lead a talented, remote-based creative team, inspiring them to produce breakthrough work while providing guidance and mentorship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-functional Collaboration<\/strong>: Collaborate closely with the leadership team in Atlanta, global teams, and clients to ensure alignment and consistency across campaigns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation and Trend Spotting<\/strong>: Keep a pulse on emerging cultural and social media trends, ensuring that Dobbino stays ahead of the curve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creative Excellence<\/strong>: Supervise every step of the creative process from ideation to execution, ensuring the final product meets high-quality standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Client Presentations<\/strong>: Present creative concepts to clients, guiding them through the decision-making process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hands-on Creation<\/strong>: Enjoy being actively involved in the creative work\u2014whether that means shooting, designing, editing, or animating\u2014 you won\u2019t just be overseeing the work, but actively contributing to its creation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-189378663\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Experience<\/strong>: A minimum of 7 years in creative direction, with a strong background in digital, social, or advertising. Previous agency experience is an advantage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portfolio<\/strong>: A standout portfolio showcasing <strong>platform-first work<\/strong> that demonstrates your expertise in creative digital campaigns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Self-Starter<\/strong>: Ability to work autonomously and remotely while remaining disciplined and adaptable to various project requirements and global time zone expectations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leadership<\/strong>: Proven experience leading creative teams, providing mentorship, and fostering a collaborative work environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deep Understanding of Social Platforms<\/strong>: A solid grasp of social media platforms, creator culture, and emerging technologies is essential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creative Skills<\/strong>: Enjoy being hands-on with design, shooting, editing, and other creative tasks\u2014 this is a working CD role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exceptional Communication<\/strong>: Strong communication skills to present and collaborate with clients and global teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic &amp; Agile<\/strong>: Ability to think strategically, stay agile, and stay curious about what\u2019s next in the creative industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beauty or Petcare Experience<\/strong>: Experience working in the beauty or petcare sectors is a plus but not a requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desired Attributes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A passion for creativity and an eagerness to <strong>push boundaries<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A proactive and self-disciplined approach, especially in remote working setups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A deep understanding of the latest <strong>social media trends<\/strong>, including AI and other emerging technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to think strategically while being nimble enough to respond quickly to new opportunities or changes in direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1683371293\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work Structure and Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: TBWA South Africa, but the role is fully <strong>remote<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Working Hours<\/strong>: The role requires working within South African Standard Time (CAT) with an overlap to <strong>Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/strong>. The core working hours are from <strong>10:30 AM to 6:30 PM CAT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contract Duration<\/strong>: This is a <strong>12-month contract<\/strong> with the potential for renewal based on performance and project requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reports to<\/strong>: You will report directly to the <strong>BBDO Atlanta Dobbino ECD<\/strong>, with a dotted line to <strong>Hunt Lascaris CCO<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salary &amp; Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Salary<\/strong>: Competitive and aligned with market standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: This is a 9 to 12-month contract position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EE Position<\/strong>: No, this is not an Employment Equity (EE) position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended for you: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/free-tools-to-build-a-professional-cv-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Tools to Build a Professional CV Online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3078084204\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a <strong>creative visionary<\/strong> with a passion for <strong>social-first content<\/strong>, a proven track record of leading teams, and an eagerness to create groundbreaking work for global brands, we encourage you to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit your updated <strong>CV<\/strong> and a <strong>portfolio<\/strong> that showcases your experience in digital and social-first campaigns. Highlight projects that demonstrate your leadership skills, innovative thinking, and platform-first approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tbwa.mcidirecthire.com\/External\/Job?Ref=TEkBhDYErs0qhHgueWeCgt_yRI-cnPLR1MRk1RR6CpovtNnuiVlYCxkOUAzXEEVwA0ZNYlPRiBWdEOitsSgvJFrCa7rtvpUsvlD3AWnrATxFWXTtaCDsUwP8rjR4wCDxctLRNqEM0iklPPk_D1xG3Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and creative team at the intersection of technology and marketing. If you\u2019re ready to shape the future of social media creativity, we look forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasi-ispani.co.za\/how-to-create-a-professional-online-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Create a Professional Online Portfolio<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply now for the Social-First Creative Director vacancy at TBWA South Africa. Join the creative team at Dobbino to lead cutting-edge social campaigns. 12-month contract.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":12773,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Apply now for the Social-First Creative Director vacancy at TBWA South Africa. 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