Creative Director

Summary

Join DEPT®'s Amsterdam Brand and Advertising team as a Dutch-speaking Creative Director! You'll lead creative teams, build brands for clients like Bol and Philips, and shape the agency's culture. This role requires 10+ years of experience in creative roles, a strong portfolio, and proven leadership skills. You'll be responsible for creative vision, team management, business growth, and mentoring. DEPT® offers a range of benefits, including flexible work options, professional development, and wellness programs. If you're a creative leader with a passion for innovative storytelling, apply today!

Requirements

• Be a native Dutch speaker with excellent writing ability in English
• Have 10+ years of experience in creative roles (can be in and outside of NL), with a proven track record of successful campaigns in a creative agency and at least 2 years of experience in creative leadership
• Possess a strong ability to understand and integrate technology into creative work
• Have a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in concept development, storytelling, and execution across multiple platforms
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of cultural insights and their application in creative work
• Possess proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and drive business results with the highest level of creative work
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of pitching ideas persuasively to clients and stakeholders
• Be able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment

Responsibilities

• Build brands: As creative lead, you will be the one responsible for the creative vision and output of our business partners and brands. You’ll shape their voice, grow their brand, and help them stay ahead of the competition with creativity, innovation, and technology
• Lead our creative teams: You’ll work closely with brand and content strategists, art directors, copywriters, designers, and experienced AI and UX specialists to tell stories, create campaigns, and build products. All while pushing them to the highest level of creative excellence
• Manage and mentor: You will be directly responsible for overseeing a number of creatives and nurturing their personal and professional development
• Grow the business: You will be responsible for growing DEPT’s creative footprint by winning clients and building stronger relationships with existing ones
• Build our culture: Together with the ECD and other creative directors across DEPT you will be a strong pillar that holds up our creative culture. You’ll inspire internally and represent DEPT externally

Preferred Qualifications

Have award-winning ideas

Benefits

• The choice to work where you are most productive: whether that is in one of our offices, or abroad for 13 weeks a year. Rather work from home? No problem! We’ll provide you with the best of class materials, such as a high-quality laptop, monitor, work phone and the necessary furniture
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office
• Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card