Location: Cape Town, Southern Suburbs Work model: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days from home) Salary: R75 000 - R95 000 CTC Please note: this is an Employment Equity position, so preference will be given to black (african, coloured and indian) South African candidates, in line with our client's EE Plan. We're sorry we can't consider everyone for this one. Why you'd want to work here: Work on global brands without leaving Cape TownInternational, retail- and culture-led workA growing studio, and you'll help build its creative teamCollaborative, people-first environmentBenchmarked, competitive salariesA values-led culture: own it, build trust, stay hungryAbout our client: A global brand activation and retail marketing agency is looking for a Design Director for its Cape Town studio. The studio creates work for the agency's international offices, and this role leads design for its UK integrated accounts. You'll set the visual standard, guide the team and make sure every piece of work is beautifully crafted and true to the brand. It's a chance to shape a studio that's still growing, including helping to hire the people who join it. What the job involves: Leading brand and graphic design direction across integrated UK workSetting and protecting the visual standard: layout, typography, craft and detailGuiding work from brief to final execution across advertising, media, packaging and retailPartnering with UK teams and clients to clarify objectives and shape the design responsePresenting work clearly and with confidence to win stakeholder supportMentoring and inspiring designers with constructive, useful feedbackReviewing output for quality, consistency and brand fitKeeping delivery on time and on budgetHelping recruit and build the studio's creative team as it growsWhat you need to be considered: 8+ years' design experience in an agency or similar environment, including time leading teamsStrong brand and graphic design skills, with an excellent eye for typography and layoutExperience directing work across multiple channels and formatsA proven record of leading projects from brief to delivery while juggling priorities and deadlinesConfidence presenting work and building good relationships with clients and colleaguesA supportive leadership style and a real commitment to craftA portfolio link must be included in your CV. No portfolio, no response. We want to see brand identity and roll-out work, integrated campaign design, packaging or retail, and examples of work you've directed from brief to final artworkBonus points if you: Have worked on international brands or for UK clientsHave retail, shopper marketing or packaging experienceHave your finger on the pulse of music, fashion and lifestyle cultureThrive in a fast-moving studio and take change in your stride