Freelance Creative Director - Social (Dutch speaking)

GoSpooky; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Commuting allowance

Remote working possibilities

MacBook for peak productivity

Training opportunities

Healthy communal lunches

Fun team events

Phone allowance

OpenUp mental health support

Pension plan

Dutch classes for international staff

2 extra weeks of paid birth leave

Job summary

GoSpooky, a global social agency, seeks a Creative Director - Social (Dutch Speaking) to lead a unit of 8–10 creatives, pushing premium, emotionally resonant storytelling across platforms. You’ll mentor talent, craft social-first campaigns, and partner with the Head of Content to exceed client expectations.

You’ll live and breathe content, turn insights into powerful narratives, and shape the agency’s creative direction with bold, tech-infused storytelling. Start ASAP.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a creative leadership role within a social or creative agency
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-impact social media campaigns
• Ability to develop high-craft, emotionally engaging social content
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and push teams to deliver impactful work

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of content creatives, ensuring high-quality output
• Oversee and shape content strategies aligned with client objectives
• Stay ahead of social and pop culture trends to create innovative content
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution across platforms
• Develop and present creative visions to clients to secure buy-in
• Elevate GoSpooky’s approach by championing bold storytelling techniques

Skills

Creative leadership

High-impact campaigns

Mentoring teams

English & Dutch

Job description

Who we are

We’re GoSpooky: the ones who get all things social. A global agency made for the social era. We grow brands through content, community and commerce, keeping them at the forefront of culture. Social isn’t just first, it’s the foundation.

From creatives and commerce specialists to game designers and data analysts, we cover the full social spectrum. If it shapes internet culture, we’re on it, making fast, bold and relevant work that actually gets shared.

From TikToks that breaks the for you page, to creator stories built with real community insights, all the way to TikTok Shop, social affiliates and live social shopping that convert in real time.

As official partners of Instagram and Snapchat and partners and social affiliates of TikTok (Shop), we work with brands like KLM, JBL, Samsung, Prime Video and HEMA. Driven by bold ambition, endless creativity and authentic people, our teams think ahead, react fast and keep brands culturally relevant. Whether it’s live social shopping, creator management, social-first campaigns or turning a trend into a brand moment.

We’re always looking for fresh energy: people who bring new perspectives, challenge the norm and help us and our clients evolve. If you love shaking up social, thinking big and moving fast, you’ll fit right in.

The Role

As a Creative Director - Social (Dutch Speaking), you will be a visionary leader who thrives on pushing creative boundaries, mentoring top talent, and crafting breakthrough social content, and social-first campaigns. At GoSpooky, we don’t just follow trends. We build brands on social. You’ll live and breathe content, understand the pulse of social media culture, and know how to turn insights into powerful storytelling. Reporting directly to the Head of Content, you’ll be at the helm of our content team, guiding creatives to develop compelling, platform-native content that resonates with audiences and consistently exceeds client expectations.

For this specific role you will lead a unit focused on high-craft storytelling, creating premium, emotionally resonant content that weaves tech and lifestyle into human-centered narratives. You will be managing around 8-10 creatives.

We are looking for someone who can start ASAP.

What you’ll do

• Lead and mentor a team of content creatives, ensuring high-quality output that meets client and company goals
• Oversee and shape content strategies, aligning campaigns with client objectives to drive engagement and impact
• Stay ahead of social and pop culture trends, identifying opportunities to create innovative, social-first content
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of ideas across various media platforms
• Develop and present creative visions to clients, securing buy-in and aligning stakeholders on strategic direction
• Elevate Gospooky’s creative approach by championing bold, experimental storytelling techniques

What we’re looking for

• 8+ years of experience in a creative leadership role within a social or creative agency
• A strong portfolio showcasing and leading successful high-impact social media creative campaigns
• Proven ability to develop and deliver high-craft, emotionally engaging social content that integrates tech and lifestyle elements into compelling human stories
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and push teams to deliver impactful work
• Prior experience managing a team of creatives
• Strong understanding of social and pop culture trends to create relevant content
• Ability to present ideas, secure buy-in, and align teams and clients
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

What's in it for you?

• 25 vacation days, plus flexibility to take additional time off
• Commuting allowance for both car and public transport
• Remote working possibilities
• A MacBook for peak productivity
• Training opportunities to develop your skills and grow with us
• Healthy communal lunches to keep you fueled
• Fun events to connect, recharge, and bond as a team
• Phone allowance
• Unlimited mental health and well-being support via OpenUp
• A pension plan where GoSpooky contributes a percentage of your salary
• Dutch classes for international team members
• 2 extra weeks of paid birth leave/geboorteverlof for partners

Please note a valid EU work permit is required for this role.

We welcome candidates of all identities and backgrounds and make our hiring decisions based on objective measures. We believe a diverse team is crucial to our collective success and value an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their unique selves to work.