Creative Director at Pulse Nigeria

Pulse is Africa’s leading innovative media company, informing and engaging Africa’s young audience – and providing expansive media reach and creative marketing solutions to partners. We run news websites and social channels and marketing and production across Francophone and Anglophone West Africa and East Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Creative Director
Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the creative team, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to ensure high-quality work and professional growth.
• Develop and execute creative concepts and strategies for digital campaigns, including websites, mobile apps, social media content, and digital advertising.
• Oversee the production process, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard of quality.
• Review and provide feedback on creative deliverables, ensuring they meet the client’s requirements and align with the brand’s guidelines.
• Present and effectively communicate creative concepts and strategies to clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the creative team’s performance, processes, and workflows.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand their goals and objectives, and translate them into effective creative solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital marketing and design.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and create unique and compelling digital experiences.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a similar creative leadership role in a digital agency.
• Strong portfolio showcasing your creative vision, conceptual thinking, and expertise in digital design and marketing.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Previous experience in the digital agency or advertising industry is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of digital marketing trends, platforms, and technologies.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other digital design tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a creative team.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and portfolio to: careers@pulse.ng using the Job title as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline  16th March, 2024.