Creative Director: Lead Craft, Strategy & AI

twentysix; Hilversum; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is seeking a Group Creative Director to lead from the front, shaping culture and driving high-impact work across campaigns, brands, and platforms. You will unblock creative delivery, mentor teams, and elevate the department while steering AI-enabled workflows for faster, more scalable output.

You will partner with strategy and account leadership to craft sharp briefs, translate brand positioning into distinctive creative territory, and ensure high-quality outcomes that meet client

Qualifications

• 15+ years in creative roles, with agency background
• Strong leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
• Hands-on knowledge of modern creative production and AI workflows
• Ability to translate brand strategy into compelling work
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Be the Practical Problem-Solver the Team Needs
• Lead with Craft and Creative Authority
• Think Strategically, Create Deliberately
• Scope, Plan, and Protect the Work
• Communicate with Clarity and Conviction
• Build and Elevate the Creative Department
• Own the AI Creative Frontier

Skills

Creative leadership

Agency experience

AI in creative

Visual direction

Storytelling

Job description

Monks is seeking a Group Creative Director to lead from the front, shaping culture and driving high-impact work across campaigns, brands, and platforms. You will unblock creative delivery, mentor teams, and elevate the department while steering AI-enabled workflows for faster, more scalable output.

You will partner with strategy and account leadership to craft sharp briefs, translate brand positioning into distinctive creative territory, and ensure high-quality outcomes that meet client