Creative Director (m/w/d)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Art Director or Lead Designer who feels it's time to take on more responsibility, strategic influence, and creative leadership. As Creative Director, you will shape the creative DNA of our agency and develop brand identities that have a lasting impact. You will lead our 4-person creative team and be responsible for the overall creative quality - from the first idea to the final pitch.

Aufgaben

You will:

• Lead and develop our 4-person creative team
• Be responsible for the creative vision of the agency and set quality standards for all projects
• Develop outstanding brand identity concepts and campaign ideas
• Lead creative pitches and present concepts confidently to C-Level and management
• Work closely with the management team on strategic alignment of the agency
• Define the creative direction for cross-media campaigns across all channels (Print, Digital, Social, Motion)
• Inspire, coach, and develop your team and build their skills systematically
• Promote innovation and establish new creative methods, tools, and workflows
• Be responsible for budget, timing, and resource planning for the creative department
• Work actively on new customer pitches and win through creative excellence

Qualifikation

Must-have Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in Design/Creativity, with at least 3 years in a senior position (Senior Art Director, Lead Designer, etc.)
• First leadership experience or demonstrated mentor/coaching role within the team
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
• Fundamental experience in brand identity, corporate design, and campaign development
• A strong portfolio with multiple successful brand and campaign projects
• Understanding of strategic marketing thinking and business connections
• Presentation confidence before customers at management and C-Level
• Ability to develop creative visions and communicate them effectively

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Experience in leading pitch presentations and new customer acquisition
• Knowledge of Figma, Sketch, or other UI/UX tools
• Motion design and video production experience
• Fundamental understanding of web development and digital technologies
• Experience with Design Thinking and workshop moderation
• Budget responsibility in projects or departments

You are:

• A visionary with the ability to inspire others for your ideas
• A leadership personality that develops, motivates, and leads teams to success
• Strong communicator in interactions with customers, team, and management
• Quality-conscious with high standards for yourself and your team's work
• Trend-aware and always seeking innovative creative approaches
• Ready to take on responsibility and actively shape the agency

Benefits

Real Creative Power:

• You shape the creative direction of a growing agency
• Closely collaborate with management on strategic decisions
• Budget and personnel responsibility with real influence
• Opportunity to develop the creative department according to your vision

Leadership Responsibility that Inspires:

• Building and developing a high-caliber creative team
• Mentoring and coaching talented designers
• Freedom for your own leadership philosophy and team culture
• Recruitment: You decide who joins your team

Team & Culture:

• Flat hierarchies in a 14-person team
• Open feedback culture and transparent communicationTop Company Award 2026/2025/2024/2023/2022

Zusätzliche Benefits:

• Attractive, performance-based remuneration
• Participation in success-based bonuses
• Free drinks and fresh fruit
• Central location in Freiburg with good public transportation connections

About IDNTY

IDNTY is an agency for brand communication that helps companies find sustainable paths in brand management and customer communication. With a team of digital future makers: experienced advisors, designers, communicators, and technology experts. Our passion is to conceive digital campaigns, stories, and brand experiences that inspire and set new standards. Always according to our credo, all things focused, clear, and simple.

We establish and accelerate with marketing expertise, experience, and passion the marketing of our customers from the B2C and B2B worlds and ensure a decisive and sustainable performance and growth boost.

If you have any questions beforehand, please feel free to contact Boris Wahl
(+49 761 600495 00).

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