Associate Creative Director (CGI/AI) at AKQA

The role

As an Associate Creative Director in the Amsterdam studio, you will lead teams to craft visually striking concepts across CGI, motion design, and interactive media. You will blend art direction with deep production expertise to create cinematic and technically precise work for global brands.

What you'll do

• Lead autonomous teams to deliver award-winning cinematic and technical creative work
• Direct specialized CGI artists across animation, modeling, lighting, and compositing
• Establish creative foundations and art direction for production and motion graphics
• Apply hands-on expertise in retouching, compositing, grading, and final production
• Implement advanced workflows including EXR, ACES, and AI-assisted tools
• Lead new business pitches and collaborate across disciplines like UX and development

What you'll bring

• Proven experience as an Associate Creative Director or in a similar leadership role
• Track record of leading award-winning creative work for global markets
• Advanced knowledge of CGI production pipelines and motion graphics
• Experience with AI production models and JSON-based prompting workflows
• Strong communication skills for client management and public representation

Your impact

The Associate Creative Director will push the boundaries of digital creativity by blending art direction with technical innovation. By leading multidisciplinary teams and implementing cutting-edge workflows, they will elevate global brands and influence culture through high-quality, cinematic storytelling.