Creative Director Digital / Visual Experience (all genders)

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We are looking for aCreative 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 throughfuture-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.

WHAT YOU DO

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

WHO YOU ARE

Several years of leadership experience as aCreative Director, Associate Creative Director or Senior Art Director in a digital or creative agency
Proven experience working withinternational brands or complex, technology-driven brand environments
Outstanding portfolio focused ondigital brand communication, visual concepts and experiences
Deep understanding ofbrand strategy, digital communication and visual storytelling , ideally within the automotive sector
Strong expertise in3D and motion design as a creative lead
Experience with common toolchains 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 forteam leadership, mentoring and development
Presentation confidence and experience working with demanding stakeholders
Fluent in German and English

WHAT TO EXPECT

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, JobRad 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.