Global Senior Director of Creative Services

Job Description

• Design Leadership: Set and uphold the creative vision and quality standards for all global design outputs across campaigns, brand assets, and multimedia content
• People Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 30 designers, art directors, brand managers, and content creators
• Operational Oversight: Drive efficiency, resource planning, and workflow optimization to enable scalable production across multiple global markets, incl. by utilization of AI or similar tools
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Branding, Marketing Comms, Product Management, and Digital teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and alignment with strategic goals
• Creative Direction: Act as lead reviewer and sparring partner on key projects, ensuring design excellence and innovation while being hands-on where necessary
• Governance & Consistency: Own and evolve global brand guidelines, ensuring visual coherence across regions, business units, and external agencies
• Quality Control: Maintain a rigorous review process to ensure deliverables meet the highest creative and brand standards
• Innovation & Trends:Monitor industry developments to continuously evolve the design approach and integrate new creative technologies
• Vendor Management: Oversee collaborations with external creative partners and production houses as needed
• Leadership Reporting: Provide strategic input and reporting regarding team performance, creative KPIs, and budget needs

• Degree qualified in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Visual Arts, or a related field
• You demonstrate a minimum of 10 years in Design and/or Creative roles, with a minimum of 5 years leadership experience
• Excellent leadership and team-building capabilities, with a passion for talent development
• Deep understanding of design principles, user experience, branding, and storytelling
• Strong project and workflow management skills, with experience navigating complex stakeholder environments
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and familiar with design collaboration and workflow tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Workfront, Bynder DAM)
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, in a cross-functional and multicultural environment
• Fluent in English is essential; additional languages are a plus

The global scope of this role requires collaboration across time zones and occasional international travel. You must be comfortable operating in a matrixed, multinational environment.

• Patient Focus - We put patients at the heart of everything
• Integrity - We do the right thing
• Innovation - We look for new ways to make things better
• Impact - We take accountability and get things done
• Empathy - We care for one another and work together

• The opportunity to advance your career and drive the future of the Creative Services function at Olympus
• Competitive annual salary and bonus incentive
• You will receive a comprehensive benefits package inclusive of annual leave, healthcare, pension and more - the particulars will be determined by your location

Further Information

We value the diversity of individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles, and prioritise inclusion and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish.

We warmly encourage all those who wish to bring their talents to Olympus, to apply.