(Associate) Creative Director (m/f/d)

Uniplan. An agency for brand experience.

With our Headquarters based in Cologne, Germany, we have offices across Germany, and Asia. Uniplan was founded in 1960 in Cologne. Since then, we have reinvented ourselves time and again, and with a feeling for future trends and developments, we have combined the origin of craftsmanship with creative imagination. Today Uniplan combines all creative disciplines from strategy, creation, design and project and event management to engineering and production. We accompany our client partners from the first idea to the last step - all for the one moment that makes the brand experience unique.

Your role

We are seeking a visionary Creative Director to join our Hong Kong team and partner with the Executive Creative Director in leading our creative collective.

The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller with deep expertise in design, branding, and experiential marketing, capable of transforming bold concepts into compelling narratives and immersive experiences. With a background in visual communications and/or strategic writing, you’ll bring both creative passion and strategic discipline to our work—pushing boundaries while ensuring every execution delivers maximum audience impact.

• Creative Vision & Team Leadership: Inspire and guide the creative team to push boundaries while fostering a culture of collaborative innovation and excellence
• Breakthrough Concept Creation: Develop visionary ideas that redefine branding, campaigns, and experiential activations, setting new industry benchmarks
• Strategic Client Partnership: Serve as a trusted creative advisor, deeply understanding client objectives to deliver transformative brand solutions
• End-to-End Creative Direction: Steer projects from initial concept through flawless execution, balancing creative ambition with operational precision
• Excellence Curation: Uphold uncompromising creative standards through thoughtful critique and continuous refinement of all deliverables
• Innovation Foresight: Proactively identify emerging trends and technologies to position the agency as a creative vanguard
• Talent Cultivation: Mentor emerging creatives to develop both their craft and collaborative mindset, building the next generation of industry leaders
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within an experiential/events/advertising agency
• Proven track record of leading successful projects from concept to execution
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, digital campaigns, and award-winning experiential activations
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative vision
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, etc.)
• Natural leadership ability to inspire teams while managing multiple high-priority projects

This role demands a rare balance of artistic intuition and analytical thinking – someone who sees creativity as both an art form and a strategic tool for connection. This role demands both creative brilliance and the ability to inspire teams to do their best work.

If you're a visionary creative leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution, we want to hear from you. Please click "Apply Now". ALL applicants must submit a portfolio or a show reel in order to be considered for this role.

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