Interim Head Of Brand & Creative (EdTech)

TL;DR

Interim Head of Brand & Creative (EdTech): Leading creative strategy and visual identity to drive growth and brand consistency with an accent on performance-driven design and AI-integrated workflows. Focus on managing high-stakes IP collaborations, optimizing creative asset production, and developing a high-performing team during a one-year maternity cover.

Location: Must be based in Germany or the UK, with a preference for proximity to Munich, Berlin, or London.

Salary: €73,000–€85,000 per year.

Company

An innovative European EdTech scale-up merging digital worlds with haptic play to prepare children for the future.

What you will do

• Take commercial ownership of visual performance and brand identity to drive growth metrics.
• Lead and develop a team of designers and marketing managers in a data-informed culture.
• Sign off on brand frameworks, design systems, and high-stakes IP collaborations.
• Implement agile, AI-driven workflows to boost creative efficiency and asset production.
• Manage external spending and freelance talent pipelines to ensure seamless execution.
• Act as the strategic bridge between internal departments and external IP partners.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in brand or creative roles within the D2C ecosystem.
• Professional fluency in English is required.
• Proven track record in senior leadership and team development.
• Deep expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite.
• Strong analytical foundation in performance marketing metrics.
• Experience integrating AI tools into creative pipelines.

Nice to have

• Strong design background.
• Direct experience in the children’s or educational industry.
• German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with outcome-focused management.
• Equity package for every team member.
• Regular in-person company events and team meetups.
• Support for personal growth with learning budgets and mentorship.
• Comprehensive benefits including KITA allowance, bike leasing, and pension scheme (in Germany).

Hiring process

• Initial 30-minute interview.
• Small assignment (art test or case study).
• Interview with the direct report.
• Final meeting with a co-founder.