Role Description
As our Interim Head of Brand & Creative, you will lead our creative strategy and visual identity, turning creative output into a driver for growth. This role is a one-year maternity leave cover with the opportunity to lead a talented team and directly impact our success story.
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Take full commercial ownership of visual performance and brand identity to ensure our campaigns serve as a growth lever and hit target metrics.
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Lead, inspire, and develop a team of designers and marketing managers, fostering a high-performing culture where data informs creative decisions.
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Hold final sign-off for all brand identity frameworks, visuals, design systems and high-stakes IP collaborations, ensuring consistency and aesthetic excellence across all channels.
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Architect and implement agile, AI-driven workflows that boost team efficiency and enable the large-scale execution of creative assets.
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Drive systematic improvements in creative hit rates and uplift to directly impact ROAS and other success metrics.
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Optimize external spending and manage our freelance talent pipelines to maintain a seamless asset production engine.
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Co-own the trade calendar and commercial roadmap in close partnership with the Marketing Manager.
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Act as the strategic bridge between internal departments and external IP partners to ensure flawless alignment during collaborations.
Qualifications
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8+ years of relevant experience in brand/creative roles within the D2C ecosystem.
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Experience leading and developing a team within a senior leadership role.
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Proven track record of shaping brands and managing complex campaigns.
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Deep expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite & Google Suite, paired with a strong analytical foundation in performance marketing metrics.
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Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to act as a bridge to third-party IP partners.
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Experience integrating AI tools into creative pipelines to evolve traditional workflows.
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Professional fluency in English is required, while German language skills are a valued addition.
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Bonus: A strong design background, or direct experience in the childrenβs (educational) industry.
Benefits
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A start-up culture based on trust.
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Remote-first, outcome-focused work environment.
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Work remotely from anywhere in Germany or the UK, ideally within reach of our hubs Munich, Berlin, and London.
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Regular in-person events, including company meet-ups and team activities.
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Equity for everyone, with a share package for every team member.
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Support beyond the job, including KITA allowance, bike leasing (JobRad), and a company pension scheme.
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Room to grow with budget and mentorship for high-performers.