Creative Director

Position Overview

Take a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of leading sports brands at 11teamsports Group. We believe compelling brands are built through stories that inspire and connect people. As the Creative Director, you will lead the creative vision for key pan-European brand campaigns, product launches, and marketing activations in Football, Running, and Indoor Sports. You will oversee the entire creative journey from ideation and strategic briefing to final execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and management of major pan-European campaigns for Football, Running, and group-wide initiatives.
• Own the development of creative core ideas, storytelling, and messaging from briefing through to campaign rollout.
• Advance and maintain the brand voice consistently across all touchpoints within the Group.
• Collaborate closely with Brand Directors to convert company and marketing objectives into effective creative strategies.
• Work alongside teams in Design, Motion Design, Content, Social Media, Retail, and E-Commerce to activate integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and inspiration to interdisciplinary creative teams nurturing a culture of exceptional creativity.
• Manage relationships and coordination with external agencies, production partners, and freelancers.
• Encourage innovative working approaches including employing AI-driven creative and production processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Ensure a cohesive brand presence and high creative standards across all European markets.
• Take on both technical and personnel leadership responsibilities to grow and develop the creative team.
• Lead cross-departmental projects and engage closely with international stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a senior creative role, ideally within a creative agency or international consumer brand environment.
• Strong expertise in copywriting, concept development, and brand storytelling.
• Proven leadership in managing creative teams and interdisciplinary projects.
• Track record of successful integrated campaigns spanning digital, physical retail, and social media channels.
• Passion for football with sound knowledge of the running and sports sectors.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to blend strategic brand leadership with hands-on creative execution.
• Experience working in fast-paced, international environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the sports, lifestyle, or fashion sectors.
• Expertise in managing international productions and campaigns.
• Familiarity with cutting-edge AI-supported creative and content workflows.
• Experience in establishing scalable creative processes and brand guidelines.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to guide the creative future of one of Europe's top sports retail groups.
• Create campaigns that engage millions of athletes and fans across Europe.
• Collaborate with passionate professionals from brand, design, marketing, and e-commerce departments.
• Lead the creative evolution of our brands as they grow internationally.
• Access the latest technologies and AI tools to shape the future of creative workflows.
• Experience a dynamic, international setting with swift decision-making and extensive creative freedom.
• Enjoy attractive employee benefits such as exclusive discounts on our product range and partner offers.
• Company pension plan for your long-term financial security.
• Job bike leasing options to promote sustainable and flexible commuting.
• Personalized development and training programs to continuously expand your professional potential.