Now Hiring: Associate Creative Director, Hilversum

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We are makers. We create because we are curious, and we believe that the best way to prove an idea works is to make it real. As an Associate Creative Director, you are the driving force of our creative execution. You sit at the critical intersection of visionary leadership and hands‑on craft. You are stepping into the ranks of creative management, but your primary value is still rooted in your ability to make extraordinary things. Your mandate is to take high‑level strategic direction from your Creative Director and translate it into flawless, tangible executions that meetour uncompromising standard for iconic work—clear, human, and useful. You will own complex workstreams, mentor junior and mid‑level creatives, and serve as the first line of defense for aesthetic and narrative quality. Furthermore, you will be the day‑to‑day champion of tech‑enabled creativity, proving how the integration of AI tools can accelerate the journey from a blank page to a brilliant outcome.Key Responsibilities

Craft Excellence&Execution

Translate Vision to Reality:

Take the overarching creative vision and break it down into actionable sprints and deliverables. Own the execution phase, ensuring the integrity of the idea survives the production process. The First Line of Defense:

Provide rigorous, daily quality control over your workstream. Sweat the details—typography, pacing, UI interactions, and narrative flow—ensuring nothing moves up to the CD or out to the client unless it meets our highest standard. Concept&Pitch:

Actively participate in high‑level ideation, bringing “Big Swing” ideas to the table and possessing the strategic clarity to help pitch them internally and externally.

The“Hands‑On” Maker Mindset

The Strongest Practitioner:

Lead by doing; spend a significant portion of your day in the tools (Figma, Adobe CS, etc.). Whether it is designing a key frame, writing a manifesto, or refining a digital prototype, you are the technical and creative anchor of your pod. Tech‑Enabled Craft:

Understand how to leverage modern platforms, digital ecosystems, and emerging tech to prove your ideas work in the real world.

AI as a Daily Unlock

Operationalize Innovation:

Responsible for the daily integration of Artificial Intelligence within your pod. Utilize GenAI tools for rapid ideation, mood boarding, asset generation, and copy iteration to increase your team's velocity and creative output. Iterate at Speed:

Use technology to solve creative friction, demonstrating to your team how to move from concept to prototype at machine speed without sacrificing human taste.

Team Mentorship&Workflow Management

Guide the Makers:

Mentor, direct, and inspire Senior, Mid‑level, and Junior creatives (Designers, Writers, Art Directors). Responsible for their daily creative growth and for removing roadblocks that hinder their output. Manage the Micro:

Partner closely with Producers and Project Managers to ensure your workstreams are delivered on time and on budget. Accurately scope the creative effort required for a sprint.

Qualifications

Experience:

7‑10 years of progressive creative experience in a top‑tier agency or tech‑forward environment, with a proven track record as an elite Senior Art Director, Senior Copywriter, or Senior Designer who has successfully led significant campaigns or platforms. Versatile Excellence:

A highly crafted portfolio demonstrating your ability to execute across multiple mediums—from digital platforms and interactive experiences to brand campaigns and social ecosystems. AI Fluency:

Demonstrated, hands‑on experience using GenAI tools in your daily workflow, comfortable teaching others how to prompt, iterate, and refine AI outputs. Emerging Leadership:

Strong communication and delegation skills; able to give constructive, actionable feedback to junior team members without taking over their files. The Maker Mindset:

Deeply proactive, resilient, and obsessed with the craft; do not wait for permission to make something better. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Execution Velocity:

Successfully guiding workstreams from concept to delivery efficiently, utilizing AI and modern workflows to reduce churn. Craft Quality:

Maintaining a zero‑defect rate on the fundamental craft elements (design, copy, logic) before work reaches executive review. Team Growth:

Demonstrable improvement in the skills and output of the junior and mid‑level creatives under your direct mentorship. Proactive Contribution:

Consistently bringing net‑new, tech‑enabled ideas to the Creative Director that push the brief beyond its original scope. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves among colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.

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