Creative Director Design - for dm-drogerie markt

We are WongDoody, more than 2,000 colleagues in 24 design studios across four continents – a highly collaborative team of experts in product experiences, digital marketing, and immersive technologies. Our solutions emerge where creativity and technology meet – with a clear focus on the needs and experiences of users. Whether Augmented Reality, Digital Twins, AI ecosystems, omnichannel commerce, or integrated campaigns: we create connections between people and brands – in both B2B and B2C sectors.

As part of the global technology innovator Infosys, we have the necessary scale and expertise to bring big ideas to life – and to implement them worldwide.

WongDoody x dm

Your playground: dm-drogerie markt. For dm-drogerie markt, Germany's most popular retailer, we have been the digital lead agency since 2010 and have accompanied the company at every step of its transformation from stationary retail to omni-channel.

In close collaboration with the dm branches in Germany, Austria, and Eastern Europe, over 50 creative minds manage and develop the strategy and e-commerce platforms for dm in these countries, while also handling all other online activities such as social media, CRM, digital branding, campaigns, and content marketing.

Your Role

You lead and inspire an interdisciplinary creative team – and are also a strong connector.

• You develop designers, art directors, and creatives further, both technically and conceptually.
• You create an environment where strong ideas can emerge – quickly, collaboratively, and on equal footing.
• You bring clarity to creative processes without unnecessarily complicating them.
• You set quality standards and provide constructive, inspiring feedback.
• You actively network within the agency – especially with Tech, Data, and Strategy teams.
• You work closely and in partnership with the dm teams and are perceived as an integral part of the setup.

What awaits you

You translate brand into visual culture – and connect creation with technology.

• You develop strong, conceptual ideas that arise from the dm brand – not from generic campaign patterns.
• You design visual systems, designs, and creative guiding principles that are relevant on digital platforms.
• You do not think of design statically, but in the context of usage, motion, platform logic, and technological possibilities.
• You have a keen sense for cultural trends and translate them into brand-appropriate visual expressions.
• You connect creative excellence with technology – e.g., through the use of AI, automation, and scalable design systems.
• You further develop design systems: as living systems that absorb cultural nuances and can be dynamically adapted.
• You work closely with Strategy, Tech, Data, and Production to develop ideas holistically and make them scalable.
• You ensure that creative quality and brand consistency remain at the highest level.
• You continuously evolve the visual language of the brand – with an eye on new formats, technologies, and platforms.

What you bring

• Several years of experience in a creative leadership role with a strong focus on design and concept.
• An outstanding sense for brands, visual language, and cultural relevance.
• The ability to develop ideas that have real meaning for people.
• Experience in designing for digital platforms and an understanding of how design behaves there.
• Interest and curiosity in new technologies – especially AI, automation, and their influence on design.
• Experience or motivation to rethink design systems and make them scalable.
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates conceptual depth and visual excellence.
• Experience in leading and developing creative teams.
• Enjoyment of collaboration, networking, and interdisciplinary work.
• Very good German and English language skills.

Our local benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Work from wherever suits you. At home or in the office, according to your taste.
• The opportunity to creatively shape one of Germany's most exciting brands.
• Space for real conceptual and design work.
• An environment that connects creativity, technology, and culture.
• Subsidy for Urban Sports Club.
• Employee benefits & discounts through Corporate Benefits.
• Open-minded & nice people in all teams.

Sound like you? Then grab your laptop and apply – with work that shows how you think – not just what you've done. We look forward to having you on our creative journey!

Your personality and professional skills are all that matter to us. Your gender, age, or appearance, your origin or sexual orientation play no role for us – we are open to working with anyone.

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