Executive Creative Director

LHH; Lombardia; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

LHH in Milan is seeking an Executive Creative Director with a strong background in art direction, design, and brand identity to lead a 50-person creative team.

The role reports to the local CEOs and the European Chief Creative Officer, driving creative excellence, culture, talent development, and client outcomes.

You will collaborate across strategy, production, and digital groups, develop talent, win new business, and raise the agency's profile internationally.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of experience within leading creative, design, or integrated agencies.
• Strong background in Art Direction, Design, and Brand Identity.
• Significant expertise in digital, customer experience, content, and emerging technologies.
• Proven experience leading large creative teams and complex client relationships.
• International career exposure, ideally within global agency networks or multinational environments.
• Italian national preferred, or a candidate with advanced Italian language skills and a deep understanding of Italian culture, society, and market dynamics.
• Fluent in English.
• Internationally awarded, with recognition at leading industry competitions such as Cannes Lions, Clio, Eurobest, or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Lead, inspire, and develop a multidisciplinary creative team of approximately 50 people based in Milan.
• Define and uphold the highest standards of creative excellence across all client work and new business opportunities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, creativity, and accountability.
• Partner closely with strategy, client leadership, production, and digital teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute actively to agency growth through pitches, client development, and thought leadership.
• Act as a senior creative ambassador for the agency within the Italian and international creative community.
• Collaborate closely with Group creative leaders.

Connaissances

Art Direction

Design

Brand Identity

Digital & CX

Leadership

International exposure

English fluency

Description du poste

Client Description:

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Creative Director with a strong Art Direction and Design background to lead and inspire our Milan House creative team. Reporting directly to the local CEOs and to the European Chief Creative Officer, this individual will be responsible for driving creative excellence, shaping culture, developing talent, and elevating the overall quality of work. The ideal candidate combines internationally recognized creative credentials with entrepreneurial ambition, digital expertise, leadership maturity, and a strong understanding of contemporary culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a multidisciplinary creative team of approximately 50 people based in Milan.
• Define and uphold the highest standards of creative excellence across all client work and new business opportunities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, creativity, and accountability.
• Partner closely with strategy, client leadership, production, and digital teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute actively to agency growth through pitches, client development, and thought leadership.
• Act as a senior creative ambassador for the agency within the Italian and international creative community.
• Collaborate closely with Group creative leaders

Your Profile

• 15–20+ years of experience within leading creative, design, or integrated agencies.
• Strong background in Art Direction, Design, and Brand Identity.
• Significant expertise in digital, customer experience, content, and emerging technologies.
• Proven experience leading large creative teams and complex client relationships.
• International career exposure, ideally within global agency networks or multinational environments.
• Italian national preferred, or a candidate with advanced Italian language skills and a deep understanding of Italian culture, society, and market dynamics.
• Fluent in English.
• Internationally awarded, with recognition at leading industry competitions such as Cannes Lions, Clio, Eurobest, or equivalent.

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness.
• High levels of commitment, ownership, and accountability.
• Collaborative leader and team builder.
• Inspirational presence with excellent people management skills.
• Ambitious, curious, and culturally connected.
• Passionate about developing talent and fostering a high-performance creative culture.

The Ideal Candidate A world-class creative leader who combines design excellence, digital fluency, international perspective, and entrepreneurial drive. Someone capable of inspiring teams, raising creative standards, building strong client relationships, and contributing meaningfully to the next phase of growth of the agency.

Contract Information

National Collective Agreement: Commercio

Level: Dirigente

Benefit

• Base salary: 90.000 euro - 110.000 euro
• Variable compensation: 40.000 euro
• Car: Yes
• Legal category: Executive

Candidates, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006, 215/2003 and 216/2003, are invited to read the privacy notice available below the data request form on the application page (EU Regulation No. 2016/679).

The job offer is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006 and current regulations on equal opportunities. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and ensures equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation or disability.