Senior Creative Lead EMEA (m/w/d) NEW

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Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX: As the EMEA Senior Creative Lead, you will establish a regional creative department, shaping the creative vision and execution across the EMEA region. You will be responsible for adapting global creative strategies to regional needs and developing original campaigns that resonate with local audiences. This role is essential in accelerating brand impact across paid media, digital and retail marketing, community activations, and experiential platforms. The preferred location: London, Garching (Munich), or major European hub. Meet Your Future Team: You are the EMEA leader of Brand Creative and will collaborate with other EMEA Marketing leaders, global creative and operations stakeholders to bring the brand to life across diverse touchpoints in the region. This team values creativity, agility, and a deep understanding of both global brand vision and local market relevance. You will report to the Senior Director, Brand Marketing EMEA, with a dotted line to the Creative Director, Global Brand Studio. Core Activities:

• Leading the formation of the EMEA creative department
• Ensuring alignment with the global creative team while advocating for regional needs
• Localizing global creative assets and developing regional creative variations
• Creating original EMEA-specific campaigns within global guidelines
• Partnering with regional teams to deliver integrated creative solutions
• Presenting concepts and strategies to stakeholders
• Managing workflows and resources to accelerate campaign deployment
• Maintaining regional creative guidelines aligned with global standards
• Driving innovation in consumer experiences, digital and physical
• Managing the assigned budget

Future Projects:

• Growing and mentoring the creative team
• Optimizing regional creative workflows and infrastructure
• Launching impactful regional campaigns to elevate brand awareness

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years in a creative leadership role at a DTC brand, with relevant education
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and design tools
• Experience in brand storytelling, art direction, photography, film, digital UX
• Strong portfolio of international campaigns
• Understanding of EMEA market and cultural dynamics
• Refined taste and understanding of outdoor culture
• Ability to set vision, align teams, and foster commitment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Inspirational leadership and team motivation skills
• Deep understanding of DTC marketing and consumer journey
• Fluent in English and another European language
• Budget management experience
• Passion for the Arc’teryx brand and outdoor lifestyle
• Proactive problem-solving skills and decision-making ability
• Flexible, adaptable, and collaborative mindset
• Innovative thinking and commitment to continuous improvement

Equal Opportunity: Arc’teryx values inclusivity and diversity, fostering a culture of respect, curiosity, and acceptance. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fair treatment for all applicants, employees, and guests. Our Values: We believe in creating positive change, living fully outdoors, and continuously evolving for better. Join us in making a difference-inside and out.