Creative Director (all genders)

About the role

Highsnobiety is hiring a Creative Director to join its Berlin team within Highsnobiety+. In this role, you will lead the creative function and shape the best way to present ideas that spark innovation. You will guide the team in building standout custom campaign concepts that resonate with brands and deliver memorable experiences for Highsnobiety readers.

What you will do

• Lead the creative team and support its growth through coaching, development, and day-to-day guidance.
• Set a clear creative direction that motivates the team to think bigger and deliver exceptional work.
• Define and communicate creative strategy so it aligns with client goals and translates briefs into strong concepts.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing group of creatives such as art directors, copywriters, designers, and other specialists.
• Encourage strong teamwork across the creative group as well as with account, strategy, and other agency teams.
• Run ideation and brainstorming sessions, helping the team develop fresh concepts and present them convincingly to clients.
• Maintain high quality standards by reviewing work regularly and giving clear, constructive feedback.
• Partner with clients to understand their business needs and position the agency as a trusted creative advisor.
• Own the creative process from concept through delivery, keeping timelines, budgets, and creative standards in balance.
• Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and evolving best practices, and bring those insights into the team’s work.
• Help resolve creative disagreements and keep collaboration productive when issues arise within the team or with clients.
• Carry out performance reviews, share ongoing feedback, and identify development opportunities for team members.
• Set a strong example of professionalism, commitment, originality, and alignment with the agency’s values.

What you need

• At least 7 years of experience with a demonstrated history of leading creative strategy for integrated campaigns in a fast-changing digital environment.
• Strong leadership abilities and the confidence to work across different industries and with both internal and external teams.
• Prior management experience with the ability to guide, motivate, and inspire a creative team.
• Excellent concepting skills and the ability to present ideas to clients and stakeholders with energy and conviction.
• Strong cultural awareness and a solid understanding of Highsnobiety’s position in fashion, music, and youth culture.
• Ability to organize priorities and allocate time and resources effectively across short- and long-term needs.
• Adaptable, proactive mindset with enthusiasm for new challenges and fresh ways of thinking.
• A portfolio or other relevant work samples must be submitted to be considered.

What we offer

• A bright, spacious office near U Kurfürstenstrasse that reflects the brand’s focus on sustainability and employee well-being.
• The chance to help shape a global brand within an international, diverse, and motivating workplace.
• High ownership, strong creative freedom, originality, and room to work independently.
• Ongoing focus on DEIB through internal training, workshops, parent-friendly policies, and Employee Resource Groups such as HighPower, HighPride, HighDreams, and HighCulture.
• Two additional global days off each year for International Women’s Day and Juneteenth.
• A flexible hybrid work model, a dog-friendly office, and the option to work remotely from abroad internationally.
• Visa support for employees relocating to Germany, if needed.
• Employee benefits including a performance-based bonus, ClassPass, OpenUp, bike leasing, and the option for a sabbatical.

Equal opportunity and application note

Highsnobiety encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not match every qualification. The company values different perspectives and maintains an equal opportunity hiring approach, without discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information.

About Highsnobiety

Highsnobiety is a global brand at the intersection of culture, community, content, and commerce. Over 19 years, its editorial and curatorial lens has built a community of cultural pioneers whose influence shapes what comes next. The brand serves as a destination for stories, brands, and products that stay ahead of the curve, and it helps partners prepare for the future through insights, strategy, creative development, production, and media.