Executive Creative Director / Creative Director Tech (on site - Hamburg)

oktopods is a multi-disciplinary digital age creative wonder house.We merge creativity, technology, and data to create bold ideas that break through screens, pitches, and expectations.We’re looking for an Executive Creative Director / Creative Director who breathes creativity and technology in equal measure.Someone who can lead, pitch, code-switch, and inspire.You’ll work at the intersection of brand, tech, and storytelling — shaping world-class creative work and the team that delivers it.This isn’t a role for someone who just “oversees.” You’ll pitch in to win business, lead the team into the future, and roll up your sleeves to help bring killer work to life. You’re as comfortable in Figma as you are in code reviews or motion direction. You get interactive. You get AI. You get people.Nail the brief. Win the business. Lead like a legend. We’ll happily jump into that sweet six-figure salary like it’s a cold pool on a hot day.AufgabenLead a multi-disciplinary creative team across campaigns, platforms, and productsPitch and win new business with bold, strategic creative ideasOversee development of concepts, campaigns, and brand narrativesBridge the gap between creative and technology – from prototyping to productionCollaborate closely with developers and strategists to bring interactive ideas to lifePush innovation using AI, automation, and data-driven storytellingHelp evolve the company’s creative direction, culture, and outputQualifikation9+ years experience in a senior creative role at an agency or creative tech companyStrong leadership track record with hands-on creative executionFluent in brand storytelling across platforms, digital, motion, interactiveA strong understanding of development workflows, web tech (HTML/CSS/JS), and digital product thinkingDeep curiosity for AI, automation, and emerging creative toolsSkilled communicator with proficient English level and native German levelStrong new business and pitch experienceStrategic mindset with a love for collaboration and growthYour Superpowers:Creative Strategist – You’re a big-idea machine with a sharp eye for craft and a head for brand thinking. You lead pitches like a boss and can turn a brief into a breakthrough.Tech-Minded Leader – You understand how dev works, can talk code without coding, and know how to bring complex interactive experiences to life.AI-Active – You don’t just read about AI trends — you play with them. You explore tools, workflows, and automation that can amplify ideas and accelerate production.Team Builder – You inspire talent and set high standards. You create a culture of creative excellence and experimentation.Execution Obsessed – You get in the work, not only the delegating. From script writing, to figma polishing to campaign rollout, you’re hands-on when it counts and your impact speeds things up, while allowing space for talent to grow.You love developing smart creative ideas that actually work – no matter the format.You thrive in fast-paced environments where thinking, designing, and doing go hand-in-hand.You know that even the best ideas need precision, craft and a touch of magic to truly shine.BenefitsAn exciting and diverse, international team with high-impact projects and global clientsReal leadership responsibility with direct influence on agency growth and positioningPerformance-based incentives tied to new business, creative awards, and team successThe opportunity to build and lead your own dream team and shape the creative cultureThe opportunity to become part of the business - equity or profit-sharing options based on long-term impactBonus pool for pitch wins and exceptional project outcomesA dog friendly office environment, with quite a gangA very competitive kicker table mindset and the kicker table to settle hierarchies clearWe celebrate the power of inspiration and encourage it with a selection of training opportunities, conferences, AI tools, leadership training, or your next obsessionA competitive yet relaxed work environment, short decision-making processes, and a skilled teamWe know creativity thrives with balance, so you’ll start with 25 vacation days per year, a flexible working model, and a permanent contract on topWe’re not hiring for a seat-filler.We’re hiring a storm.Someone who can see around corners, turn ideas into action, and chaos into clarity.If you’ve got a portfolio full of boldness, weirdness, cleverness, or beautiful rebellion — we want to see it. Static, moving, broken, brilliant, bring it on.Let’s build the kind of work that gets screens paused, hearts racing, and clients saying “Wait, we can do that?” #J-18808-Ljbffr