Creative Director, Consumer
Core
Lead creative direction and strategic vision for multidisciplinary design teams serving major consumer and FMCG clients.
Role type
Senior Creative Director (Consumer/FMCG)
Builds
Distinctive creative solutions and brand experiences for FMCG clients
Domain
Consumer goods / FMCG / Brand Design
Required skills
Strategic thinking, Business acumen, People management, Stakeholder management, Creative leadership, Financial awareness, Trend analysis, Presentation skills, Hand-sketching, Adobe Creative Suite
Preferred skills
German language skills, AI-powered design tools, Motion graphics
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Miro, AI-powered design tools
Responsibilities
Lead key local and regional client relationships, complex creative projects, and new business pitches. Oversee the creative quality, consistency, and strategic integrity of design work across FMCG client portfolios. Attract, onboard, mentor, and develop creative professionals. Conduct performance evaluations, maintain team engagement, and ensure creative professionals are challenged, supported, and motivated. Build an inclusive and empowering creative culture, promote continuous learning, and champion knowledge sharing and intellectual capital across the studio. Partner with Client Services and Studio Management to manage project resourcing, delivery schedules, and financial targets. Optimize the allocation and utilization of permanent employees and freelance creative resources. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with client-side creative and marketing leaders, as well as stakeholders across the wider creative and brand community. Represent the studio within the creative industry, participate in professional networks, and promote its expertise and reputation. Champion internal and external award submissions to increase creative visibility and industry recognition.