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Creative Director (FTC) - Part-Time

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s 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, we're 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. 

CREATIVE DIRECTOR (PART-TIME)

Type: 12-month FTC with view to extend (freelance contract is not possible!)

Working hours: 20 hours per week

Location:  Amsterdam, Netherlands

About the role: 

This is a unique leadership opportunity for a visionary Creative Director to drive the creative work for our flagship global client. This role is dedicated to leading the creative function within a new, cutting-edge, AI-powered integrated agency team ("Ice Cream Studio") based in Amsterdam for a portfolio of the world’s top ice cream brands.

You will be instrumental in leveraging Generative AI, championing social-first creativity, and inspiring teams to deliver impactful, award-winning work that achieves significant client results.

What you will be doing: 

Creative Vision and Strategy

  • Set and articulate a compelling creative vision, leading social-first strategies with hands-on involvement.
  • Develop and implement a new playbook for brand social creative direction, guiding visual storytelling to establish what a social-first brand looks and sounds like, and share it with local market social teams.
  • Drive creative excellence and innovation, pushing the boundaries of generative AI and other emerging technologies.

Collaboration and Relationship Building

  • Build rapport and expertise with the client, working collaboratively to influence brand creative direction while ensuring the social team executes a strategy that is on-brand.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders and influencers in the social media and creative industry to keep the brand at the forefront of trends.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and sales, to ensure cohesive brand messaging across all channels.

Team Leadership and Development

  • Oversee the work of content creators, genAI creatives, motion designers and copywriters, fostering a culture of continuous innovation and creativity.
  • Help the team to upskill creative abilities, such as technical knowledge and art directing video content.

Creative Execution and Oversight

  • Attend shoots and support pre- and post-production processes to ensure the creative strategy is effectively implemented.
  • Develop and provide written and visual guidance for campaigns and masterbrand initiatives, including mood boards and guidance on props selection, font usage, etc.
  • Lead brainstorming sessions to foster collaboration and generate innovative ideas.

Trends and Performance Monitoring

  • Build creative and visual direction for the brand on social by understanding evolving social aesthetic trends while creating a unique brand aesthetic.
  • Develop and implement measurement frameworks to evaluate social media campaigns and creative initiatives, using insights to refine and optimize future strategies.
  • Spearhead initiatives to diversify content formats and storytelling techniques to engage different audience segments.

What you need to be great in this role: 

  • Proven track record in setting creative vision and social-first strategies.
  • Portfolio showcasing innovation, particularly with generative AI and emerging technologies.
  • Experience collaborating with creative agencies and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and upskill a diverse creative team.
  • Strategic thinker with expertise in developing and implementing creative direction and social media strategies.
  • Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with client stakeholders.
  • Keen understanding of evolving social media trends and aesthetics, with ability to innovate content formats and storytelling.

Req ID: 12903
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Our values shape everything we do: 

Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

Be Results-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 mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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