Creative Director (AI native)

Digital Agency Jobs; Hilversum; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is a global, digital-first creative agency that values collaboration and creativity. As Creative Director you will shape innovative marketing campaigns for a diverse client portfolio and lead a team of designers, copywriters, technologists and strategists to deliver work that resonates and meets client objectives.

You will drive social media strategies, manage creative calendars, mentor junior creatives and partner with strategy, production and technology teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a creative role within advertising or digital media.
• Proven track record as a creative director or equivalent.
• Strong portfolio with campaigns across digital platforms.
• Experience managing social media calendars and asset production.
• Knowledge of AI-driven content production for social media.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills for client work.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and foster a creative environment.
• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and UX trends.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Directors to brainstorm concepts for campaigns across digital platforms.
• Oversee project execution from ideation to delivery, managing timelines and budgets.
• Drive social media strategies and manage the creative calendar and asset production.
• Engage with clients to gain insights, present concepts, and incorporate feedback.
• Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions with clients and internal teams.
• Provide mentorship to junior creatives and foster professional growth.
• Gather and process client feedback to refine concepts.
• Stay current with industry trends and AI developments to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with strategy, production, and technology teams for cohesive delivery.

Skills

CD experience

Creative leadership

Social media

Asset production

AI content production

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital marketing basics

UX principles

Industry trends

Job description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

Overview

As a Creative Director at Monks, you will play a crucial role in shaping innovative marketing campaigns and creative strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will work alongside Creative Directors and a talented team of designers, copywriters, technologists and strategists to deliver exceptional work that resonates with audiences and meets client objectives. Your creative insights and leadership will help elevate our projects while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Directors and creative team to brainstorm and develop innovative concepts for campaigns across various digital platforms, ensuring alignment with client goals and brand identities.

• Oversee the execution of creative projects from ideation through delivery, maintaining timelines, budgets, and quality standards while ensuring seamless collaboration among team members.

• Drive social media strategies, taking ownership of creative calendar management and overseeing the end-to-end production of digital assets.

• Interact with clients to gain insights, present concepts, and receive feedback, nurturing strong relationships and ensuring their needs are met throughout the creative process.

• Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions with clients and internal teams, promoting creative thinking and inspiring innovative solutions.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior creative team members, fostering a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and creativity.

• Gather and process client feedback, working collaboratively with the creative team to refine concepts and deliver impactful creative work.

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices, leveraging this knowledge to inform creative strategies and maintain Monks' competitive edge.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including strategy, production, and technology, to ensure cohesive project execution and optimal results.

Requirements

• +5 years of experience in a creative role within advertising, digital media, or a related field, with a strong portfolio demonstrating successful campaigns and innovative work.

• Proven experience as a creative director or in a similar creative role.

• Strong experience in social media, creative calendar management and asset production.

• Strong ability to generate fresh ideas and concepts, with a passion for creativity and a keen eye for detail.

• Knowledge and experience in AI-driven content production for social media.

• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate creative concepts to clients and stakeholders.

• Proven track record of collaborating with diverse teams and fostering a positive, creative work environment.

• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies, user experience principles, and the latest trends in digital advertising.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and adjusting to changing needs as required.

Nice to Have

• A strong inclination and interest in the fashion and beauty industry.

Why Join Monks?

At Monks, you will be part of an innovative and globally recognized creative agency that values collaboration and creativity. You'll have the opportunity to lead impactful strategic initiatives for top brands while working with a talented team of professionals. Join us in shaping the future of marketing strategy and delivering exceptional results for our clients!

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About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchangers Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweeks first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workatos AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.