Creative director / Design director

We are looking for a Creative Director with a strong vision, sharp strategic thinking and a natural instinct for building brands that stand out and endure. Someone who doesn’t just oversee creative work, but defines direction, elevates quality and connects people, ideas and ambition.

You lead by example: conceptually strong, strategically grounded and hands‑on when it matters. You understand that great branding lives at the intersection of creativity, business and culture, and you know how to translate that into impactful work.

You will play a key role in shaping and growing our Antwerp team, building a high-performing creative culture and strengthening our position as a leading branding agency. If you want to make a lasting impact through creativity, leadership and vision, we would love to meet you.
SKINN is an agency that holds its work to a high standard. But we don't believe great creative talent comes in one shape. If you recognise yourself in this role, regardless of where you studied, where you've worked, or what your career path looks like, we want to hear from you. What matters is the work, the thinking, and the drive to make things better. You may be exactly what we’re looking for!

The Role

As a Creative Director, you are responsible for defining and safeguarding the creative direction across projects, teams and clients, while ensuring alignment with strategic and business objectives.

In practice, this means:

• Leading the creative vision and direction of branding projects, from strategy to execution
• Translating strategic briefings into strong, original and future‑proof brand concepts
• Coordinating and organising the activities within the Creative Team based on priorities, skills and business needs
• Building, mentoring and growing a high-performing Creative Team in Antwerp
• Guiding and supporting designers in concept development, execution and presentation
• Ensuring consistency, quality and impact across all creative output
• Presenting and defending creative concepts to clients in a clear and compelling way
• Acting as a senior sparring partner for clients on branding, design and strategic challenges
• Managing resources, planning and budget to deliver projects efficiently and at the highest standard
• Monitoring team performance and continuously improving processes and output
• Taking an active role in business development, sales conversations and client relationships
• Representing SKINN externally through talks, events, social media and industry networks

What you’ll do

• You are a visionary creative with a strong conceptual mindset and a deep understanding of brand building
• You combine strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach and a strong sense of ownership
• You have experience leading and developing creative teams and know how to build a strong culture
• You are commercially minded and understand how to grow client relationships and identify opportunities
• You communicate clearly, confidently and convincingly, both internally and externally
• You remain calm and structured in demanding environments with high expectations and tight deadlines
• You think in solutions, set priorities and keep a clear overview across projects and teams
• You are entrepreneurial, proactive and driven to make impact
• You feel comfortable working with senior and international stakeholders
• You have a strong affinity with branding, design and strategy, and understand how disciplines come together

What we’re after

• Extensive experience in branding and design, preferably within leading agencies
• Proven track recordin a senior or leadership role combining creative direction and client responsibility
• A strong and distinctive portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking and high‑quality execution
• A backgroundin developing and leading complex brand identities and systems
• Strong commercial and client management skills, with a clear sales mindset
• A proven ability to balance business development and project leadership
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Deep understanding of typography, visual systems and brand consistency
• Experience working with digital brands and contemporary design contexts
• Familiarity with AI tools within the creative and conceptual process
• Fluent in Dutch, with professional proficiency in English and French

What we offer

• A creative and inspiring work environment with a warm, collaborative team
• The opportunity to shape and grow the Antwerp office and Creative Team
• A key leadership role with real impact on the future of SKINN
• Room for initiative, ownership and long‑term growth
• Annual personal training budget
• Regular creative events and inspirational talks
• Company car and fuel card
• Use of laptop, mobile phone, and related subscription
• Meal vouchers of €8 per worked day and eco vouchers
• Comprehensive health and hospitalization insurance with Alan
• Accrual of ½ ADV day per month due to the 39‑hour workweek (total of 26 days of annual leave per year)

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