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Design Director

Oktopods-Agency-Gmbh · Hamburg, NY, USA ·

Pay:
90.000 - 130.000
Job type:
Full Time

We need someone who defines where the work goes before production begins. You sit between strategy and execution. You take business objectives and client ambition and turn them into creative direction that raises everything we make. You challenge assumptions, spot opportunities others miss, and help teams see what’s possible before it exists.

You help define what great looks like and support making it reality.

Creative Direction

Translate strategy into visual worlds and creative territories that inspire teams and clients.

Creative Ambition

Push ideas past the obvious before production starts.

Design Leadership

Set and raise quality standards across brands, campaigns, digital, and experiences.

Brand Building

Shape identities and expressions people actually remember.

Future Thinking

Explore AI workflows, emerging tech, and new creative opportunities that keep the work relevant.

Aufgaben

Turn business objectives into creative opportunities

Define creative territories, visual directions, and what projects should feel and achieve

Partner with our Creative Director Production to bridge vision → execution

Inspire and guide creatives and project teams toward stronger solutions

Elevate work quality before it reaches clients

Support key client conversations and strategic initiatives

Drive innovation in design processes, tools, and AI-enabled workflows

Help shape the creative standards and reputation of the agency

Qualifikation

6+ years in branding, design, creative direction, or agency leadership

Portfolio that proves you lead direction, not just execution (but as important)

Ability to connect business strategy with creative thinking

Strong presentation and storytelling skills

Deep understanding of branding, visual systems, and digital experiences

Fluent in Figma, Adobe and AI-powered workflows

Fluent in German and English

Curiosity for culture, tech, and what’s next

Benefits

Central role shaping the creative future of the agency

Diverse international team, ambitious projects, global clients

Strategy, design, tech, AI, and production under one roof

Short decision paths, real ownership

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