Executive Creative Director
LHH
Client Description:
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Creative Director with a strong Art
Direction and Design background to lead and inspire our Milan House creative
team.
Reporting directly to the local CEOs and to the European Chief Creative Officer, this individual will be responsible for driving creative excellence, shaping culture, developing talent, and elevating the overall quality of work.
The ideal candidate combines internationally recognized creative credentials with
entrepreneurial ambition, digital expertise, leadership maturity, and a strong
understanding of contemporary culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and develop a multidisciplinary creative team of
approximately 50 people based in Milan.
- Define and uphold the highest standards of creative excellence across all
client work and new business opportunities.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, creativity, and accountability.
- Partner closely with strategy, client leadership, production, and digital
teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Contribute actively to agency growth through pitches, client development,
and thought leadership.
- Act as a senior creative ambassador for the agency within the Italian and
international creative community.
- Collaborate closely with Group creative leaders
Your Profile
- 15?20+ years of experience within leading creative, design, or integrated
agencies.
- Strong background in Art Direction, Design, and Brand Identity.
- Significant expertise in digital, customer experience, content, and
emerging technologies.
- Proven experience leading large creative teams and complex client
relationships.
- International career exposure, ideally within global agency networks or
multinational environments.
- Italian national preferred,
or a candidate with advanced Italian language
skills and a deep understanding of Italian culture, society, and market
dynamics.
- Fluent in English.
- Internationally awarded, with recognition at leading industry competitions
such as Cannes Lions, Clio, Eurobest, or equivalent.
Personal Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness.
- High levels of commitment, ownership, and accountability.
- Collaborative leader and team builder.
- Inspirational presence with excellent people management skills.
- Ambitious, curious, and culturally connected.
- Passionate about developing talent and fostering a high-performance
creative culture.
The Ideal Candidate
A world-class creative leader who combines design excellence, digital fluency, international perspective, and entrepreneurial drive. Someone capable of
inspiring teams, raising creative standards, building strong client relationships, and
contributing meaningfully to the next phase of growth of the agency.
Contract Information
National Collective Agreement: Commercio
Level: Dirigente
Agevolazioni
Base salary: 90.000 euro - 110.000 euro
Variable compensation: 40.000 euro
Car: Yes
Legal category: Executive
#LI-LL1
Candidates, in
compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006, 215/2003 and 216/2003, are invited
to read the privacy notice available below the data request form on the
application page (EU Regulation No. 2016/679).
The job offer is
open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Legislative Decree
198/2006 and current regulations on equal opportunities. The company promotes
an inclusive work environment and ensures equal opportunities for all
individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation or
disability.
Settore: Advertising / Graphic Design / Marketing
Ruolo: IT / Technology
Client Description:
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Creative Director with a strong Art
Direction and Design background to lead and inspire our Milan House creative
team.
Reporting directly to the local CEOs and to the European Chief Creative Officer, this individual will be responsible for driving creative excellence, shaping culture, developing talent, and elevating the overall quality of work.
The ideal candidate combines internationally recognized creative credentials with
entrepreneurial ambition, digital expertise, leadership maturity, and a strong
understanding of contemporary culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and develop a multidisciplinary creative team of
approximately 50 people based in Milan.
- Define and uphold the highest standards of creative excellence across all
client work and new business opportunities.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, creativity, and accountability.
- Partner closely with strategy, client leadership, production, and digital
teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Contribute actively to agency growth through pitches, client development,
and thought leadership.
- Act as a senior creative ambassador for the agency within the Italian and
international creative community.
- Collaborate closely with Group creative leaders
Your Profile
- 15?20+ years of experience within leading creative, design, or integrated
agencies.
- Strong background in Art Direction, Design, and Brand Identity.
- Significant expertise in digital, customer experience, content, and
emerging technologies.
- Proven experience leading large creative teams and complex client
relationships.
- International career exposure, ideally within global agency networks or
multinational environments.
- Italian national preferred,
or a candidate with advanced Italian language
skills and a deep understanding of Italian culture, society, and market
dynamics.
- Fluent in English.
- Internationally awarded, with recognition at leading industry competitions
such as Cannes Lions, Clio, Eurobest, or equivalent.
Personal Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness.
- High levels of commitment, ownership, and accountability.
- Collaborative leader and team builder.
- Inspirational presence with excellent people management skills.
- Ambitious, curious, and culturally connected.
- Passionate about developing talent and fostering a high-performance
creative culture.
The Ideal Candidate
A world-class creative leader who combines design excellence, digital fluency, international perspective, and entrepreneurial drive. Someone capable of
inspiring teams, raising creative standards, building strong client relationships, and
contributing meaningfully to the next phase of growth of the agency.
Contract Information
National Collective Agreement: Commercio
Level: Dirigente
Agevolazioni
Base salary: 90.000 euro - 110.000 euro
Variable compensation: 40.000 euro
Car: Yes
Legal category: Executive
#LI-LL1
Candidates, in
compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006, 215/2003 and 216/2003, are invited
to read the privacy notice available below the data request form on the
application page (EU Regulation No. 2016/679).
The job offer is
open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Legislative Decree
198/2006 and current regulations on equal opportunities. The company promotes
an inclusive work environment and ensures equal opportunities for all
individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation or
disability.
Settore: Advertising / Graphic Design / Marketing
Ruolo: IT / Technology