Head of Creative Studio and Brand Operations

About the Role

You will helm the internal creative agency responsible for fueling the entire YOUNG ecosystem's branding, social initiatives, content creation, and creative delivery. This role requires entrepreneurial drive and full ownership to ensure exceptional brand presentation, clear communication, and swift execution across multiple brands and ventures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the creative studio as an internal agency supporting all YOUNG brands and companies.
• Manage all creative outputs, prioritization, and timely delivery for the studio.
• Supervise aspects of branding, design, social media strategies, content production, video, photography, and creative projects.
• Construct and implement social media strategies, content calendars, and campaign management.
• Convert strategic ideas and business targets into effective creative executions.
• Ensure project completion meets deadlines, budget constraints, and quality standards.
• Develop efficient workflows and scalable production systems to enhance studio operations.
• Drive improvements in speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee talents including internal staff, freelancers, agencies, and production partners.
• Negotiate rates and manage external production expenses.
• Allocate resources prioritizing impact, urgency, and business value.
• Incorporate AI tools, automation, and contemporary creative workflows to streamline operations.
• Maintain brand consistency across all companies, campaigns, and touchpoints.
• Produce clear creative briefs, timelines, budgets, and assign responsibilities.
• Identify and address workflow bottlenecks proactively.
• Translate ideas effectively into tangible outcomes.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced leader of creative teams, studios, or agencies with strong branding and content marketing expertise.
• Proficient in managing and growing social media channels strategically.
• Skilled in project, production, and stakeholder management.
• Commercially savvy with a cost-conscious approach to budgeting and supplier management.
• Adept at balancing creativity, efficiency, quality, and speed.
• Experienced in developing scalable workflows and production systems.
• Passionate about the integration of AI, automation, and modern content production techniques.
• Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities with high ownership and initiative.

What We Value

• A proactive attitude with strong ownership.
• Ability to deliver results efficiently without compromising quality.
• Solution-oriented mindset and commercial thinking.
• Attention to detail and cost management.
• Systematic problem-solvers who enhance team performance.
• Balanced judgement on when to prioritize speed versus perfection.

Success Indicators

• The studio is recognized as a trusted, effective partner across the YOUNG ecosystem.
• Improved creative output quality and faster delivery timelines.
• Increased consistency and effectiveness of social media channels.
• Well-prioritized projects delivered punctually.
• Transparency and efficiency in managing production costs.
• Strategic utilization of external production partners.
• Implementation of scalable, repeatable, and AI-assisted workflows.
• Continuously raising the creative standards within YOUNG.
• Strong conversion of creative ideas into business results.

Working Conditions

This position offers remote work flexibility but requires the ability to travel frequently to the Netherlands, spending approximately one to two weeks per month onsite. Travel expenses and accommodation during these periods will be fully covered by the company.

Compensation and Benefits

• Leadership role with strategic influence over multiple YOUNG brands and ventures.
• Autonomy to develop the studio’s team, processes, and operational framework.
• Opportunity to establish an internal agency from the ground up.
• Collaboration directly with founders and senior leadership.
• A vibrant, entrepreneurial work environment with room for growth.
• Competitive salary package.
• Company-paid travel and lodging for necessary onsite work periods.

Additional Information

This role demands initiative and a builder mindset. It is suited for candidates who do not wait for instructions but lead continuous improvement, merging creativity with commercial discipline, speed, and quality. Those seeking a passive role should reconsider.