Lead Art Director (Brand & Creative)

You bring ideas to life -> visually, conceptually, and through people. 

• Support the Creative Director in developing brand and campaign concepts 
• Translate strategy into strong visual directions and creative ideas 
• Create and oversee execution across digital, social, and ecommerce touchpoints 
• Ensure consistency and quality across all deliverables

Team & coaching responsibilities 

• Act as a day-to-day lead for designers and copywriters within the content team  
• Provide ongoing feedback and hands-on creative guidance  
• Elevate the quality of output by coaching the team toward stronger craft and thinking  
• Support team members in their personal growth and career development  
• Help define growth paths together with the Creative Director  
• Follow up on performance, motivation, and development needs  

Collaboration & impact 

• Collaborate with strategists, marketers, and performance teams  
• Contribute to pitches and new business with compelling creative  
• Help build scalable brand systems that work across channels 

• You don’t just make things look good you make teams and ideas perform better. 
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• Perfect English speaking is a must, Dutch (and French) are a plus, big one
• Proven experience as an Art Director in an agency or similar environment (5 years) 
• Strong portfolio showing brand, campaign, and digital work 
• Experience leading or mentoring designers and/or copywriters 
• Ability to move from idea to concept and from concept to execution 
• Experience with digital-first and ecommerce environments 
• Eye for detail and strong sense of visual consistency 

And just as important: 

• You enjoy helping others grow and get the best out of a team  
• You give clear, constructive feedback and know how to motivate people  
• You balance creative ambition with pragmatism  
• You take ownership not just of the work, but of the people behind it 

• You’ll join a welcoming, driven team where collaboration and team spirit matter.
• We make time to (de)connect, regular drinks and events are part of the culture.
• Our Sint-Martens-Latem office was recently redesigned, with more outdoor space, informal meeting spots, and comfortable areas to recharge.
• We support flexible working, while encouraging time together with the team because the best ideas don’t happen in isolation. 
• You’ll work with leading brands across industries (Nestlé, Colruyt, Pierre Fabre, Jaguar Land Rover), making your work varied and impactful.
• You’ll play a key role in the company and be recognized for it.
• Your package includes an Apple laptop, company car, phone subscription, and everything you need to do your job well.
• We invest in continuous growth through R&D time, training, events, seminars, mentoring, and regular knowledge sharing.
• You’ll shape your own path, supported by regular feedback and development conversations.
• As part of SQLI Group, you’ll connect with colleagues across the globe and learn from an international network.

• Ownership of high-impact, cross-disciplinary projects
• Exposure to international clients and teams
• The opportunity to shape how delivery works at SQLI
• A culture that values honesty, ownership, and collaboration

• We keep things simpleand focused on what works.
• Interested?
• If you’re someone who brings structure, clarity, and momentum we should talk