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.

• 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