Lead Creative (Social & Digital)

Established in 2004 OLIVER is the worlds first and only specialist in designing building and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group were at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency spark creativity and drive insightful decision-making empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Lead Creative (Social & Digital)

Location: AmsterdamNetherlands

Employment: 12-month FTC with view to extend

About the role:

Working in partnership with ourcreative director and team theLead Creativewill have a strong background inconceptual thinking and creative ideationart direction design andleadership with a passion for creating visually compelling and strategicallysound worka passion for social mediaand AI. TheLead Creativeis responsible forconceptualizing social first ideas andguiding/creatingthe visual aspects ofall creative projects ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality andalign with clientobjectives.

What you will be doing:

Creative Leadership

• Lead concepting and creative direction from brief to delivery shaping ideas that drive brand and performance outcomes
• Collaborate closely with theCreative Directorand other team members to develop and execute creative strategies.
• Provide guidance inspiration and mentorship to designers andothercreatives/content creatorswithin the team.
• Lead concepting and creative direction from brief to delivery shaping ideas that drive brand and performance outcomes
• Review and approve visual work ensuring it aligns with clientobjectivesand brand standards of quality and creativity.
• Stay updated on industry trends social trends toolsAiand technologies to continuouslyenhance the quality and innovation of our visual work.

Brand Development and Evolution

• Conceptualize and provide critical thinking for brand campaigns and projects.
• Support the evolution of visual brand identities ensuring theyremainfreshrelevantand aligned with the brands core values.
• Develop new brand graphics digital and motion guidelines and brandtemplates to ensure consistency across all platforms and media.
• Drive implementation and use of Ai across various brand projectsexecutionsand daily tasks.

Client Collaboration

• Work closely with clients to understand their vision brand andobjectivestranslating them into compelling visual concepts.
• Present creative ideas and concepts to clients incorporating their feedback intothe final deliverables.
• Maintain strong client relationships ensuring their satisfaction with the creativeoutput.Maintain strong client relationships ensuring their satisfaction with the creativeoutput.

Storytelling Enhancement

• Develop and elevate thesocialstorytellingcapabilities of the team.
• Integrate visual and narrative elements to create cohesive and engaging brandstories.
• Ensure that all visual and written content work harmoniously to conveycompelling and effective messages.

Collaboration and Communication

• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment encouraging opencommunication andthe sharing ofideas.
• Communicate effectively with team membersandclientsto ensurealignment and clarity throughout the creative process.
• Collaborate with the Motion Designers Integrated Designers GraphicDesignersand content creatorsto ensure cohesive and integrated visual solutions across all media.

What you need to be great in this role:

• 5 years of experience inideationart direction or a similar role within an agency or in-house creative departmentwith a focus on social and digital.
• A portfolioshowcasingstandout campaigns and craft (art direction) across multiple channels with clear outcomes
• Experience leading creative from brief through production for consumer brands ideally across multiple markets
• Strong storytelling and the ability to frame ideas clearly forteam and clients
• Proven ability to guide and inspiremulti disciplinaryteams and external partners
• Practical knowledge of production for stillsmotionand/or content design and how to get the best from budgets
• Proficiencyin design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoshopIllustrator InDesign).
• Strong experience knowledge of Gen Ai and a passion for creativity using AI.
• Strong experience in socialmediafirstcreativeapproachandexperienceindrivingstrong social media campaigns through social creative concepts.
• Exceptional visual and conceptual skills with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in design and visualcommunication.

Req ID: 15436

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Our values shape everything we do:

BeAmbitiousto succeed

BeImaginativeto push the boundaries of whats possible

BeInspirationalto do groundbreaking work

Bealways learningand listening to understand

BeResults-focused to exceed expectations

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community clients and creations

OLIVER a part of the Brandtech Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age neurodivergence disability status or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively we work towards our missionembedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.