Vice President of Creative Innovation (Design, Denmark)

Job summary

This role involves leading the innovation strategy and creative vision for a design-focused organization, requiring a portfolio submission. The position is based in Denmark and emphasizes collaboration across various teams to drive creative excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in leading creative, design, or innovation teams with a successful track record in executing creative strategies.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and foster collaborative environments.
• Expertise in creative strategy, brand storytelling, and translating insights into compelling creative directions.
• Strong skills in systems thinking and design foundations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the innovation strategy and platform roadmap.
• Oversee the development and integration of core innovation platforms.
• Manage foundational design frameworks to ensure consistency and quality.
• Establish a long-term creative vision and translate it into actionable plans.
• Curate and enable creative expressions through showcases and design assets.
• Lead design research and insights to inform future innovation.
• Collaborate with external partners and cultural institutions on design initiatives.
• Build capabilities for rapid prototyping and testing processes.

Skills

• High-level communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence decision-making and inspire creative teams.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping tools and design systems.
• Experience in trend forecasting and cultural research methodologies.

Education

• A degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., industrial design, materials engineering) is preferred.

Tools

• Experience with 3D modeling and prototyping tools, both physical and digital.