Mr D - Head of Creative Studio

Mr D, a division of the Takealot Group, is looking for a highly talented Head of Creative Studio to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us! 

• Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do 
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. 
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Mr D, Takealot.com and TFS. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

As the Head of Creative Studio, you will be responsible for shaping and maintaining the creative vision and ensuring the delivery of exceptional, on-brand, and results-driven creative work across all touchpoints for an on-demand delivery app. This includes orchestrating campaigns across diverse offerings such as brand, restaurants, food, groceries, and retail categories. You will lead a team of creative professionals and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement, drive brand recognition, and support in the creation of compelling user experiences. 

• Define and own the overarching creative strategy and direction, ensuring alignment with the company's business objectives and CMO's vision. 
• Develop a deep understanding of the brand's ethos, tone, and visual identity across a variety of services (restaurants, food, groceries, retailers, etc.). 
• Leverage user insights and market trends to evolve the creative approach, ensuring all outputs are customer-centric and innovative. 
• Maintain consistency and clarity of storytelling across all channels, including app assets, advertisements, email campaigns, social media, and more. 

• Build, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of talent (designers, copywriters, content producers, videographers, etc.). 
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity while meeting deadlines and business goals. 
• Implement processes and workflows to optimize team efficiency and high-quality output. 

• Oversee all creative studio projects, ensuring objectives, deadlines, and budgets are met. 
• Bring to life cross-functional campaigns, including seasonal promotions and localised activations, that cater to brand merchants and customers. 
• Champion innovative ideas that improve customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. 
• Maintain a focus on user experience within the app, translating brand ideas into seamless UI/UX designs. 

• Partner with marketing, product, business development, and operations teams to understand needs and set creative priorities. 
• Work closely with the CMO to ensure the creative strategy is aligned with overall marketing goals. 
• Present creative concepts and ideas to senior leadership and gain buy-in for strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate & co-create with external agencies on key campaigns/projects 

• Monitor the performance of creative campaigns and pivot strategies as needed to achieve KPIs (engagement, downloads, retention, revenue). 
• Utilize data, A/B testing, and performance analytics to fine-tune creative approaches for ROI improvement. 

• Be the guardian of the brand image, ensuring all creative outputs adhere to brand guidelines and values. 
• Drive campaigns that resonate locally and maintain brand integrity. 

• A bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in advertising, marketing, communications, design, or a related field.
• 7-10 (Min) years of experience in creative leadership roles, preferably within fast-paced industries such as creative agency, tech, e-commerce, or on-demand services. 
• Proven track record of leading and scaling creative teams in a digital-first environment. 
• Deep understanding of customer journey touchpoints within an app-based business model. 
• Experience managing campaigns for food, grocery, retail, and lifestyle brands is a bonus.
• Expertise in creative disciplines like graphic design, video production, copywriting, and UI/UX design.
• Strong proficiency in creative tools and platforms (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Asana,etc.). 
• Familiarity with marketing tech stacks, A/B testing software, and analytics platforms is a plus.
• A proven track record of incorporating and sustaining AI tools into the creative process.

• Creative thinker with a growth mindset and a passion for innovation.
• Exceptional ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution. 
• A champion of user-centered design principles and brand storytelling. 
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills. 
• Adapt in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
• Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on Prosus Academy and more.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
• Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it. 
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. 
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to). 

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference