Creative Director, Design & Motion — Cinematic Leader

AKQA NL; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AKQA NL in Amsterdam is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Design/Motion) to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team across CGI, motion design, and interactive media. You will direct CGI artists, guide cross‑disciplinary teams, and push creative boundaries to deliver cinematic, technically precise work.

You’ll shape creative briefs with clients and strategists, collaborating with designers, UX, and development to ensure output meets strategic aims and elevates global brands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading art/design hybrid teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead award‑winning work that meets client needs while influencing culture.
• Direct autonomous teams to bring cinematic vision and emotional storytelling into projects.
• Establish creative foundations in concepting art directions for production and motion graphics.

Skills

Art direction

Motion graphics

CGI production

Team leadership

Client relations

Pitching/communication

AI workflows

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

EXR/ACES color workflows

Job description

AKQA NL in Amsterdam is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Design/Motion) to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team across CGI, motion design, and interactive media. You will direct CGI artists, guide cross‑disciplinary teams, and push creative boundaries to deliver cinematic, technically precise work.

You’ll shape creative briefs with clients and strategists, collaborating with designers, UX, and development to ensure output meets strategic aims and elevates global brands.