Director Innovation & Technology (all genders) - Retail & CPG Vertical

WongDoody is a creative technology agency with 30 years of experience 2000 designers and innovators and 20 design studios around the world. We are proud to have won over 500 creative awards and have twice been finalists for Innovation Agency of the Year. We create intelligent marketing and experiences that help unlock whats next for people and brands. And we believe in a Friend Called Future - always embracing whats new and whats next with open arms.

Retail & CPG Vertical

Our team specializes in FMCG and retail. Together with strong unique brands like OTTO bonprix Rolf Benz and Avne we develop new brand strategies customer-centric campaigns and digital products. We find new ways to combine creation data and media.

Our local benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Work where it works for you. At home or in the office or any mix you like
• Working for strong brands and clients we believe in
• 30 days vacation per year
• Urban Sports Club
• Nice people in welcoming teams

What you can expect

• Lead digital-first creativity: Drive the development of holistic brand communications across digital platforms from campaign concepts and branded content to interactive activations and digital ecosystems.
• Use technology as a creative catalyst: Apply emerging tools like GenAI immersive design and interactive storytelling as enablers that amplify brand narratives.
• Inspire and guide a creative team: Mentor and lead art directors copywriters and motion designers through concept pitch and production with clarity and inspiration.
• Stay ahead of digital trends: Spot shifts in platforms behaviors and formats to ensure our work remains forward-thinking relevant and bold.
• Lead creative production: Guide teams through the production process whether for video shoots AI-generated content or smart format-aware assets for social and digital platforms.
• Present and partner with confidence: Communicate creative strategies and ideas persuasively to clients and internal teams ensuring alignment across creative and business goals.
• Contribute to growth: Actively support new business pitches and innovation showcases with fresh ideas and compelling presentation materials.

What wed love to see

• A background in digital brand communication campaigns content creations that span web mobile social and emerging formats.
• 6-8 years of experience in creative direction brand storytelling or digital campaign leadership roles in agencies studios or consultancies.
• Fluent German is required a very good level of English is appreciated.
• A portfolio that blends storytelling with innovation featuring case studies that show how youve crafted brand presence through digital means.
• A strong understanding of digital behaviors brand-building principles and the production realities of content in a platform-first world.
• Expertise with technologies like GenAI immersive tools or emerging tech and the imagination to apply them creatively.
• Clear strategic thinking and the ability to pitch and present ideas that balance creative integrity with client realities.
• A natural mentor and collaborator someone who brings positivity ambition and empathy into every room.

We care about your personality and professional skills. We dont care about your gender age nationality or appearance and are open to working with everyone.

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