Creative Director - Hamburg (on site)

at  oktopods Agency GmbH

oktopods is a multi-disciplinary digital age creative wonder house.
We seamlessly integrate creativity, technology and data to deliver captivating stories and interactive experiences that elevate brands and truly engage audiences.
Data is the foundation for our communication strategies, enhancing efficiency and fostering transformative creative solutions for our clients.

Aufgaben

• Lead and inspire the creative team, providing clear vision and direction for all creative projects
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Oversee the development, execution, and delivery of creative assets across a range of platforms (digital, print, motion)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and brand identity
• Manage client relationships, presenting creative concepts and ensuring client satisfaction
• Develop innovative concepts and campaigns that push creative boundaries
• Stay ahead of design and cultural trends, continuously innovating to enhance the brand’s creative output
• Ensure all creative work is completed on time and within budget, supporting when necessary both the creative team and the management team

Qualifikation

• Extensive experience in creative leadership, preferably within a creative or advertising agency
• A deep understanding of branding, design, and storytelling across various platforms, including innovative conceptual thinking
• Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
• A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality creative work across a variety of mediums

YOUR SUPERPOWERS:

Storyteller - You have a natural talent for weaving narratives that capture attention. Whether it’s a short post, a visual story, or a full campaign, your creativity turns content into compelling experiences that resonate with audiences.
Innovator - You are always ahead of the curve, spotting creative trends and transforming them into pioneering concepts. Your ability to push boundaries keeps our campaigns cutting-edge and our clients ahead of their competition.
Visionary Leader - You naturally inspire and guide teams with a bold creative vision, elevating projects from good to exceptional. You thrive in an environment where innovation and creativity are key to driving brand success.
Creative Problem Solver - When faced with challenges, you find creative solutions. Your strategic thinking turns obstacles into opportunities, ensuring the best outcomes for both clients and the creative team.
​​Brand Guardian - You have a deep understanding of branding and design, ensuring that every creative piece reflects the brand’s values and mission. You maintain consistency across all channels while injecting fresh ideas into every project.
Generative AI guru - You possess a decent understanding of AI Digital Twins training techniques and how AI is already art-directable to meet specific creative needs. This includes knowledge understanding of different pipelines for optimizing asset generation, ensuring high-quality and consistent outputs aligned with project goals. This is a big plus.
You are truly passionate about leading creative teams in a dynamic agency, using your expertise to develop and deliver groundbreaking creative solutions.
‍ ️ You have several years of experience working in a senior creative role within an agency environment.
You have an excellent grasp of branding and communication, a visionary mindset, and can inspire both teams and clients with your creative direction.

Benefits

• An exciting and diverse, international team with exciting projects and international customers
• Multitude of varied tasks and lots of rooooom for growth
• A young and growing company where you can build and lead your own creative team
• A dog friendly office environment, with quite a gang
• A very competitive kicker table mind set and the kicker table to settle hierarchies clear
• We celebrate the power of inspiration and encourage it with a selection of training opportunities, both in-house and externally
• A relaxed work environment, short decision-making processes, and a skilled team
• Remote or in the agency – you and your team decide how you can work best
• We know creativity thrives with balance, so you’ll get 30 vacation days per year, a flexible working model, and a permanent contract on top

We’re seeking a German and English speaking Creative Director.
This position involves both supervising the entire creative process and guiding the creative team (Art Directors, Copywriters and Designers) get to big ideas, ensuring performance and brand consistency

Please refer the Job description for details