Highsnobiety is looking for a Creative Director to join our team in Berlin. As part of our creative agency Highsnobiety+, the Creative Director is a team lead who finds the best approach to clearly present ideas that drives innovation. They will drive the team to create powerful, engaging, top-of-class custom program concepts that connect brands with our audience and provide Highsnobiety readers an amazing experience.
YOUR MISSION:
Manage the creative team as the team head to ensure continued growth and creative expansion through coaching and development
Provide visionary leadership to the creative team, setting a clear direction and inspiring them to push creative boundaries. Foster a culture of innovation and excellence, nurturing the team's creativity and talent
Develop and communicate a compelling creative vision and strategy that aligns with client objectives. Guide the team in translating client briefs into innovative and effective creative solutions
Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of creative professionals, including art directors, copywriters, designers, and other specialists. Cultivate their skills, set clear expectations, and empower them to excel
Foster collaboration within the creative team and cross-functionally with account managers, strategists, and other agency departments. Ensure seamless communication and alignment on project goals
Lead brainstorming sessions and ideation processes, encouraging the team to generate breakthrough creative concepts. Pitch ideas to clients confidently and persuasively
Uphold rigorous quality standards for all creative outputs. Conduct regular creative reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain excellence in execution
Client Engagement: Collaborate closely with clients to deeply understand their business objectives and unique challenges. Build trust and become a strategic partner in shaping creative solutions
Take ownership of the creative development process from concept to execution. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining creative integrity
Stay at the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, and creative best practices. Infuse new ideas and techniques into creative strategies, keeping the agency ahead of the curve
Act as a mediator and problem-solver when creative conflicts arise within the team or between team members and clients. Foster a collaborative and solution-oriented environment
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and identify opportunities for professional growth within the creative team. Recognize and reward outstanding contributions
Set a high standard of professionalism, dedication, and creativity for the team. Be an advocate for the agency's values and mission
YOUR SKILLS:
7+ years experience proven track record of success leading creative strategy for integrated campaigns within the evolving digital landscape
Strong leadership skills with the ability to work across multiple industry sectors and teams, both internal and external
Management experience with the ability to lead and inspire our amazing creative team
Superb creative ideation skills; must be able to present to clients and internal stakeholders with charisma and passion; effectively selling in the importance of creative strategy
A strong sense of what Highsnobiety represents. You should be plugged in to popular culture with awareness of the what’s going in in fashion, music and other youth passion points
Ability to prioritize work and resources across team based on short and long-term needs
Can-do attitude with an ability to embrace new challenges and ways of thinking
ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A PORTFOLIO OR OTHER WORK EXAMPLES TO BE CONSIDERED.
WHAT WE OFFER:
A bright and spacious design office, which reflects our brand and focuses on employee well-being and sustainability, located close to U Kurfüstenstrasse
The opportunity to shape the company and help build a global brand in a motivating, international and diverse work atmosphere
High degree of responsibility, creativity, originality, independence and creative autonomy
We are constantly prioritizing attention on DEIB with internal trainings, workshops, parent friendly policies and our Employee Resource Groups (HighPower, HighPride, HighDreams & HighCulture)
2 extra days off globally for all employees on International Women's Day and Juneteenth
Flexible hybrid working policy, dog friendly office, and remote international working benefit
Access to visa support for employees relocating to Germany if needed
Attractive employee benefits (e.g. performance based bonus, ClassPass, OpenUp, bike leasing, sabbatical option)
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!!
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Highsnobiety is a global community of independent-minded creatives & professionals: Every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. So if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
