Creative Director Product (Sport/Fashion)

TL;DR

Creative Director Product (Sport/Fashion): Leading and shaping the future of product categories for global sport and fashion brands with an accent on translating brand DNA into commercially successful, consumer-relevant products. Focus on defining product vision, driving seasonal roadmaps, and executing high-volume collections across first-layer apparel and fanwear.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from the Netherlands (Den Bosch). Remote work from other countries is not possible.

Company

A global licensing partner for iconic brands like PUMA, Levi’s, and Formula 1, specializing in the design, production, and distribution of apparel and fanwear.

What you will do

• Define and drive a creative product strategy and long-term vision across all categories.
• Translate brand and company strategy into compelling product concepts and seasonal roadmaps.
• Lead the development of technically strong, best-in-class first-layer products.
• Drive product execution at scale, delivering high-volume, commercially successful assortments.
• Lead the creation of fanwear collections for top-tier teams within a triangle partnership model.
• Ensure products deliver on best price–value ratio, balancing design, quality, and cost.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a senior creative or product leadership role within sport, fashion, or lifestyle.
• Must have legal right to work in the Netherlands; no visa sponsorship provided.
• Proven track record of working with global brands in a licensing or partnership environment.
• Deep understanding of technical product development for first-layer categories.
• Strong ability to translate brand stories into commercially successful products.
• Experience leading creative direction from idea to execution.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.
• Flexible holiday policy: choose between 40 days off or a 40-hour salary with 28 days off.
• Annual bonus scheme and 8% holiday allowance.
• Comprehensive training and personal development opportunities.
• On-site gym, wellbeing activities, and subsidized lunch.
• Employee discounts on PUMA, Levi’s, and other partner websites.