Creative Director, Consumer (FMCG)

Location: Hamburg; other locations include Atlanta, Georgia, United States, and Barcelona. Hybrid and remote working are offered.

Company

hirify.global is a WPP brand and design agency that builds and manages brands through strategy, design, experience, governance, and measurement capabilities.

What you will do

• Lead local and regional clients, complex projects, and new business pitches, owning the creative approach and output.
• Oversee the creative quality and integrity of Consumer Design Teams across FMCG client portfolios.
• Attract, onboard, mentor, and evaluate Design Directors and Designers while maintaining team morale and development.
• Build a positive creative culture, provide training, and champion intellectual capital across the studio.
• Coordinate with Client Services and Studio Management on resourcing, delivery phases, financial targets, and resource utilization.
• Develop strategic client and industry relationships and support internal and external award submissions.

Requirements

• Significant design experience in a brand or design agency and proven leadership experience across a wide range of FMCG clients.
• Strong strategic outlook and business acumen, including financial goal-setting and stakeholder management up to C-suite level.
• Exceptional people-management, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, including motivating teams, building alignment, and resolving conflicts.
• Growth-oriented and entrepreneurial approach with a focus on long-term relationships and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging design trends, cultural landscapes, and economic shifts.
• Excellent technical skills across Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Miro, and AI tools.
• Experience overseeing multi-platform projects, including motion graphics and digital design, plus traditional hand-sketching ability.
• Fluency in English is required.

Nice to have

• German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid and remote working in an international global team.
• Flat hierarchies and space for ideas in an inclusive environment.
• Company pension contribution and Deutschlandticket.
• Discounted Urban Sports Club membership, corporate discounts, LinkedIn Learning, and Headspace.
• Equal-opportunity workplace focused on respect, inclusion, and career progression.

Hiring process

• A detailed portfolio is required; applications without a portfolio cannot be considered.