Creative Director Digital​/Visual

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We are looking for a
Creative Director Digital / Visual Experience (all genders) to shape visual brand worlds for the digital space of today – and, above all, tomorrow.

LIGANOVA HORIZON is a digital experience agency for global brands and part of the LIGANOVA GROUP. A strong focus of our work lies in the international digital brand environments
: we create digital experiences, campaigns and visual systems for international automotive brands at the intersection of creativity, technology and innovation
. Our ambition is to make brands not only visible, but sustainably relevant through
future-ready digital experiences
.

In this role, you take creative leadership for complex digital projects. You develop strong visual lead ideas, shape the creative signature of our work and actively drive the use of 3D, motion and AI within modern creative and production workflows. You think beyond individual assets and focus on systems, narratives and experiences that create long-term brand impact.

• Take full creative responsibility digital projects, campaigns and experiences
• Develop future-oriented visual lead concepts based on brand, marketing and communication strategies
  , especially in an international brand context
• Lead, inspire and develop a specialized team of 3D, motion and visual designers
• Act as a creative sparring partner and trusted advisor for clients, including strategic leadership of client accounts
• Present ideas convincingly and build long-term, trust-based client relationships
• Collaborate closely with strategy, design, development and project management teams
• Define look & feel, visual systems and storytelling approaches across digital touchpoints
• Integrate AI and generative AI technologies into creative workflows – from concept development and previsualization to scalable content production
• Ensure the highest level of creative quality, visual consistency and brand excellence across all projects
• Actively monitor trends in digital marketing, visual culture, technology and AI and translate them into relevant creative impulses

• Several years of leadership experience as a
  Creative Director, Associate Creative Director or Senior Art Director in a digital or creative agency
• Proven experience working with
  international brands or complex, technology-driven brand environments
• Outstanding portfolio focused on
  digital brand communication, visual concepts and experiences
• Deep understanding of
  brand strategy, digital communication and visual storytelling
  , ideally within the automotive sector
• Strong expertise in
  3D and motion design as a creative lead
• Experience with common tool chains and pipelines (e.g. Cinema 4D or Blender, Unreal Engine, rendering tools) and a strong openness to new technologies
• High affinity for AI and a clear understanding of how generative AI enhances creative and production processes
• Excellent sense of aesthetics, dramaturgy and visual brand impact
• Confident presence, strong communication skills and passion for
  team leadership, mentoring and development
• Presentation confidence and experience working with demanding stakeholders
• Fluent in German and English

WORK & OFFICE

Our award-winning design office in the creative heart of Frankfurt is a place for exchange, inspiration and growth. At the same time, we offer a hybrid work model with state-of-the-art mobile equipment. Additional benefits include a large kitchen for shared cooking sessions, sun deck, table tennis, great coffee and drinks, Job Rad and attractive partner benefits.

OPENNESS & WELCOMING CULTURE

Come as you are. At LIGANOVA HORIZON, we foster a culture of openness. Individuality is encouraged and diversity is seen as creative strength. What unites us is our shared mission:
Create the best version of yourself
.

INTERNATIONALITY

Alongside our HQ in Frankfurt, we work closely with colleagues in Stuttgart, Berlin and Amsterdam. You are part of an international network with real exchange and without rigid structures.

We look forward to getting to know you.