Executive Creative Director

Description As Executive Creative Director, you will lead the creative vision, the development and execution of creative strategies that strengthen our brand presence and client engagement within the institutional market. The Executive Creative Director will work closely with the strategists and will guide a multidisciplinary team to produce work that is bold, strategic, and emotionally resonant. The Executive Creative Director will manage a team of art directors, copywriters, and other creative professionals to deliver innovative and impactful campaigns. The Executive Creative Director will also work hand in hand with the Client Services Director in developing new solutions and services to offer to clients in line with the Agency Positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership: Define, drive and direct the team of art directors, copywriters, and other needed expertise in delivering bold, powerful, innovative creative concepts in line with client’s briefings and strategic goals. Ensure all creative outputs align with compliance and regulatory standards.
• Team Management: Mentor and inspire the creative team to produce high-quality and original artwork. He will foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Campaign/Project/Tenders Development: Lead concepting and execution of multi-channel communication actions.
• Client Engagement: Pitch and defend creative concepts to clients and stakeholders with clarity and conviction.
• Innovation & Quality: Ensure all creative output is innovative, high-impact, and meets ICF Next’s standards of excellence.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with strategists, account leads, and technical teams to integrate creative with broader business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of creative experience in agency or studio environments, including senior-level leadership.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful campaigns across media platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual and executional excellence.
• Master’s degree in communications design, graphic design, or related field.
• Experience in energy, sustainability, or behaviour-change campaigns is a plus. —

Preferred Skills

• Visionary thinking and ability to translate ideas into communication assets.
• Strong aesthetic sense and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Deep understanding of digital, social, and media channels.
• Ability to lead brainstorming sessions and guide creative ideation.
• Strategic thinker with a growth mindset and adaptability to evolving tools and platforms.
• Experience with public sector clients is advantageous.

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Brussels, Belgium (BE75)