Creative Team Lead

Apollo Gaming is hiring: Creative Team Lead: Cape Town We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Creative Team Lead to drive the creative vision and execution of studio projects. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary creative team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality visual and content assets that align with brand standards and marketing objectives. This role combines creative leadership with operational oversight, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and at the highest creative standards. 📍 Location: This role is based in Cape Town, and applicants must currently reside in Cape Town. Key Responsibilities: Creative Leadership -Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, animators, illustrators, copywriters, and other creatives. -Collaborate with the Creative Director to define and execute the overall creative vision across projects. -Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the creative team. Project & Quality Management -Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines. -Review creative work and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards across all outputs. -Ensure creative deliverables align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement -Act as a liaison between the creative team and other departments such as production, accounts, marketing, and product. -Participate in client presentations and pitches when required. -Ensure effective collaboration between creative teams and business stakeholders. Industry Awareness & Creative Innovation -Stay up to date with design, branding, and content trends to continuously improve creative output. -Identify opportunities to push creative boundaries and enhance brand storytelling. Minimum Requirements -Grade 12 (Matric) -Proven experience as a Senior Designer, Art Director, or Creative Lead in a studio or agency environment -Strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence across multiple mediums -Exceptional leadership and team management skills -Excellent communication and presentation skills -Advanced proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, -Sketch, or similar platforms -Ability to balance creative vision with client objectives and project constraints -Experience managing project timelines, workflows, and creative resources Preferred Qualifications -Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communication, or a related field -Experience working within branding, advertising, digital campaigns, or animation studios -Familiarity with motion graphics, video production, or UI/UX design 📩 Apply now by submitting your CV and portfolio to: careers@apollogaming.co.za