Vice President, Head of Creative (Consumer Goods, Denmark)

Job summary

This role involves leading the creative direction for a consumer-facing group focused on boys and girls, ensuring alignment with the overall creative vision and business objectives. The position requires a full-time presence in Denmark and emphasizes collaboration across various functions to deliver innovative and engaging experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior experience in creative direction within consumer design, entertainment, or toy industries.
• Strong understanding of consumer insights related to boys and girls, with the ability to interpret trends and translate them into creative strategies.
• Proven ability to drive portfolio-level decision-making, balancing consumer needs with business growth targets.
• Experience in leading and inspiring creative teams, fostering a psychologically safe and innovative culture.
• Strong strategic skills to shape innovation strategies and translate long-term visions into actionable plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration abilities, particularly with senior leaders across various functions.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and steer the creative direction for the Boys & Girls Consumer Group.
• Lead the Creative Leads Team, providing guidance and coaching for high-quality creative output.
• Drive business accountability by delivering a balanced portfolio of experiences that meet consumer needs and business targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure coherence and quality across the value chain.
• Stay attuned to market trends and cultural shifts, using insights to inform strategic direction.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Ability to influence and align diverse teams and functions.
• Proficiency in interpreting consumer insights and trends.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving capabilities.

Education

• A degree in a relevant design discipline is preferred but not mandatory.

Tools

• Familiarity with design and collaboration tools relevant to creative processes in consumer goods.