Social and Content Creative Director

About us:

Studio One Toyota, which forms part of Publicis South Africa, is a bespoke agency tailored to Toyota South Africa. We handle all of Toyota’s advertising including: above-the-line, below-the-line, strategy, digital, social media, media placement, and community management. We are a tight-knit team of award-winning creatives passionate about the automotive industry and breakthrough work.

We work in-office 5 days a week from our studio in Bryanston. We are a people-first agency, with a keen interest in AI and other new technologies. Our goal is to create locally relevant work stemming from culturally authentic South African insights. 

We’re looking for a digital advertising, social media, and content lead. This is a creative direction role that will oversee the conceptual development and execution of digital and social media campaigns and assets for Toyota South Africa and many of its subdivisions.

As the leader, you will be assigned a team of creatives to assist in your deliverables while acting as the client’s creative point of contact. This is also an working role where you will be expected to lean in and create content with the team where required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as creative client-lead
• Overseeing the creative process from concept to delivery on all digital creative channels
• Approving work with the creative team
• Briefing photographers and directors on content capture
• Working on-site during events to capture content with the creative team
• Assisting creatives in concept and content creation
• Planning campaigns and reviewing them with the ECD throughout the process
• Managing shoots alongside production
• Partnering with project management and client service in campaign delivery

The skills required are:

• Leadership
• Professionalism working with clients
• Concept development
• Mentorship
• Best practice understanding of writing for digital and social
• Expert understanding of ALL digital and social media channels
• Expert understanding of what makes creative perform on social media
• Strong execution skills in:
  • Animation
  • Design
  • Video editing
  • AI

Studio One is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV including a link to your portfolio. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.