Head of Creative, YouTube Creative Studio, EMEA

About the Role

Join Google as the Head of Creative for the YouTube Creative Studio in EMEA where you'll lead a talented team producing innovative, impactful content that aligns with the Google Marketing brand. This role requires dynamic leadership in a fast-evolving environment and a commitment to crafting remarkable creative work that deeply connects with diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and motivate a diverse team of creatives and producers to deliver award-winning projects that meet briefs, deadlines, and budgets.
• Establish the strategic creative objectives for YouTube in the EMEA region with a focus on AI-driven storytelling and streamlining studio processes.
• Expand and nurture a multidisciplinary internal creative studio with a focus on fostering creative confidence and technological innovation among the team.
• Build strong partnerships with regional executives, stakeholders, and external agencies to ensure proper resource allocation and alignment with strategic goals.
• Act as the primary creative representative and brand ambassador, engaging with users, creators, artists, and influential figures.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 13 years working in creative disciplines such as writing, filmmaking, video editing, design, art direction, or photography.
• Proven experience presenting to executive leadership and collaborating cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated success managing, mentoring, and developing creative teams and commissioning high-quality freelance talent.
• A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in brand design, advertising campaigns, direct response, and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience engaging with external trends and participation in creative awards panels or steering committees.
• Ability to work efficiently with various levels of information and adapt quickly in complex brand environments.
• Track record of success in agency or large-scale in-house creative teams operating in matrixed organizations.
• Experience managing the creative studio’s operations including resource planning, budgeting, and scaling.

Additional Information

Google strives to foster an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, or other status. Accommodation requests for disabilities can be submitted during the application process.