PpbWe are looking for a Creative Director with a strong vision, sharp strategic thinking and a natural instinct for building brands that stand out and endure. Someone who doesn’t just oversee creative work, but defines direction, elevates quality and connects people, ideas and ambition. /b /ppYou lead by example: conceptually strong, strategically grounded and hands‑on when it matters. You understand that great branding lives at the intersection of creativity, business and culture, and you know how to translate that into impactful work. /ppYou will play a key role in shaping and growing our Antwerp team, building a high-performing creative culture and strengthening our position as a leading branding agency. If you want to make a lasting impact through creativity, leadership and vision, we would love to meet you.br/SKINN is an agency that holds its work to a high standard. But we don't believe great creative talent comes in one shape. If you recognise yourself in this role, regardless of where you studied, where you've worked, or what your career path looks like, we want to hear from you. What matters is the work, the thinking, and the drive to make things better. You may be exactly what we’re looking for! /ph3bThe Role /b /h3pAs a Creative Director, you are responsible for defining and safeguarding the creative direction across projects, teams and clients, while ensuring alignment with strategic and business objectives. /ppIn practice, this means: /pulliLeading the creative vision and direction of branding projects, from strategy to execution /liliTranslating strategic briefings into strong, original and future‑proof brand concepts /liliCoordinating and organising the activities within the Creative Team based on priorities, skills and business needs /liliBuilding, mentoring and growing a high-performing Creative Team in Antwerp /liliGuiding and supporting designers in concept development, execution and presentation /liliEnsuring consistency, quality and impact across all creative output /liliPresenting and defending creative concepts to clients in a clear and compelling way /liliActing as a senior sparring partner for clients on branding, design and strategic challenges /liliManaging resources, planning and budget to deliver projects efficiently and at the highest standard /liliMonitoring team performance and continuously improving processes and output /liliTaking an active role in business development, sales conversations and client relationships /liliRepresenting SKINN externally through talks, events, social media and industry networks /li /ulh3bWhat you’ll do /b /h3ulliYou are a visionary creative with a strong conceptual mindset and a deep understanding of brand building /liliYou combine strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach and a strong sense of ownership /liliYou have experience leading and developing creative teams and know how to build a strong culture /liliYou are commercially minded and understand how to grow client relationships and identify opportunities /liliYou communicate clearly, confidently and convincingly, both internally and externally /liliYou remain calm and structured in demanding environments with high expectations and tight deadlines /liliYou think in solutions, set priorities and keep a clear overview across projects and teams /liliYou are entrepreneurial, proactive and driven to make impact /liliYou feel comfortable working with senior and international stakeholders /liliYou have a strong affinity with branding, design and strategy, and understand how disciplines come together /li /ulh3bWhat we’re after /b /h3ulliExtensive experience in branding and design, preferably within leading agencies /liliProven track recordin a senior or leadership role combining creative direction and client responsibility /liliA strong and distinctive portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking and high‑quality execution /liliA backgroundin developing and leading complex brand identities and systems /liliStrong commercial and client management skills, with a clear sales mindset /liliA proven ability to balance business development and project leadership /liliExcellent presentation and storytelling skills /liliStrong leadership and mentoring capabilities /liliDeep understanding of typography, visual systems and brand consistency /liliExperience working with digital brands and contemporary design contexts /liliFamiliarity with AI tools within the creative and conceptual process /liliFluent in Dutch, with professional proficiency in English and French /li /ulh3bWhat we offer /b /h3ulliA creative and inspiring work environment with a warm, collaborative team /liliThe opportunity to shape and grow the Antwerp office and Creative Team /liliA key leadership role with real impact on the future of SKINN /liliRoom for initiative, ownership and long‑term growth /liliAnnual personal training budget /liliRegular creative events and inspirational talks /liliCompany car and fuel card /liliUse of laptop, mobile phone, and related subscription /liliMeal vouchers of €8 per worked day and eco vouchers /liliComprehensive health and hospitalization insurance with Alan /liliAccrual of ½ ADV day per month due to the 39‑hour workweek (total of 26 days of annual leave per year) /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr