Creative Director (all genders)

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 MissionManage the creative team as the team head to ensure continued growth and creative expansion through coaching and developmentProvide 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 talentDevelop 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 solutionsRecruit, 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 excelFoster collaboration within the creative team and cross-functionally with account managers, strategists, and other agency departments.

Ensure seamless communication and alignment on project goalsLead brainstorming sessions and ideation processes, encouraging the team to generate breakthrough creative concepts. Pitch ideas to clients confidently and persuasivelyUphold rigorous quality standards for all creative outputs. Conduct regular creative reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain excellence in executionClient Engagement: Collaborate closely with clients to deeply understand their business objectives and unique challenges.

Build trust and become a strategic partner in shaping creative solutionsTake ownership of the creative development process from concept to execution. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining creative integrityStay 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 curveAct 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 environmentConduct regular performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and identify opportunities for professional growth within the creative team. Recognize and reward outstanding contributionsSet a high standard of professionalism, dedication, and creativity for the team. Be an advocate for the agency's values and missionYour Skills7+ years experience proven track record of success leading creative strategy for integrated campaigns within the evolving digital landscapeStrong leadership skills with the ability to work across multiple industry sectors and teams, both internal and externalManagement experience with the ability to lead and inspire our amazing creative teamSuperb creative ideation skills; must be able to present to clients and internal stakeholders with charisma and passion; effectively selling in the importance of creative strategyA 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 pointsAbility to prioritize work and resources across team based on short and long-term needsCan-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 OfferA bright and spacious design office, which reflects our brand and focuses on employee well-being and sustainability, located close to U KurfüstenstrasseThe opportunity to shape the company and help build a global brand in a motivating, international and diverse work atmosphereHigh degree of responsibility, creativity, originality, independence and creative autonomyWe 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 JuneteenthFlexible hybrid working policy, dog friendly office, and remote international working benefitAccess to visa support for employees relocating to Germany if neededAttractive 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.Highsnobiety is a global brand, sitting at the heart of culture that unites community, content and commerce.Over the 19 years, our editorial and curatorial perspective has grown a community of Cultural Pioneers, a group whose social influence and ability to shape culture has become impossible to ignore.For this audience, Highsnobiety is a destination to be kept ahead of the curve; a place to read and shop the latest stories, brands and products.We are constantly investigating their relationship to a landscape we coined The New Luxury; a mindset that places stories over product and cultural knowledge over material possession.What we’ve learnt from this community, we also share with our brand partners, ensuring they too can future-proof their business for tomorrow’s culture.The Highsnobiety agency offers an end-to-end solution for brands, from consumer insights; strategy and consultancy; creative concepts and production and media.