Creative Head at Mr Price Group

Mr Price Group has a fantastic opportunity for a Creative Head. If you are an experienced designer, out-of-the-box thinker, have a love for fashion and want to be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, this role may be for you. 

Team Performance & Leadership

Provide support and coaching to team of designers, at both an individual and team level, to optimize learning and development 

Seasonal Strategy & Plan

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• Liaise with the merchant team by providing insights and recommendations on the upcoming season with a seasonal creative marketing strategy that is aligned to the mrp brand strategy. 
• Contribute to the marketing plan ensuring creative and brand are working together to create relevant marketing content for each season

Creative Conceptualization 

• Initiate the creative process post brief and coordinate brainstorming sessions to ensure that it is aligned with the marketing strategy and the creative is true to the brand with a consistent look and feel.  
• Build and share a deep understanding of the brand, sub brand and fashion retail to ensure our brand positioning is met and stays consistent.   
• Generate new ideas and inspiration relevant to the brand to ensure that we are constantly thinking of new ways to push the brand and support the business. 

Design Execution 

• Working with brand and traffic managers to understand briefs and timelines
• Develop rough sketches and create the SCAMP(draft) to present to the brand team to ensure that all marketing needs are met before photo shoots take place.  
• Creating final layouts and presenting to marketing and brand teams to ensure marketing objectives have been met

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Job Requirements:

• 5 - 7 years’ experience as a Senior Designer (preferably from an advertising agency)
• Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design
• Strong Social Media experience 
• Ability to own the creative marketing process
• Provide team leadership and creative direction to designers
• Integrity, energy and creativity
• Self-discipline with excellent attention to detail