Executive Creative Director

LHH is seeking an exceptional Executive Creative Director with a strong Art Direction and Design background to lead and inspire their Milan House creative team. This role reports directly to the local CEOs and the European Chief Creative Officer, focusing on driving creative excellence, shaping culture, developing talent, and elevating the overall quality of work. The ideal candidate combines internationally recognized creative credentials with entrepreneurial ambition, digital expertise, leadership maturity, and a strong understanding of contemporary culture. Join LHH and contribute to creating a beautiful working world.

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Client Description: We are seeking an exceptional Executive Creative Director with a strong Art Direction and Design background to lead and inspire our Milan House creative team. Reporting directly to the local CEOs and to the European Chief Creative Officer, this individual will

Company Overview

At LHH, the vision is to create a beautiful working world where people and businesses are empowered to achieve bold ambitions. They offer solutions for each stage of the talent journey, including HR & Talent Advisory, Recruitment Solutions, Leadership Development & Coaching, Career Transition & Mobility, and Upskilling & Reskilling. With over 50 years of experience and a network of over 12,000 professionals in 60+ countries, LHH is part of The Adecco Group, a global talent company.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: €80,000.00/yr - €110,000.00/yr
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 10 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a multidisciplinary creative team of approximately 50 people based in Milan.
• Define and uphold the highest standards of creative excellence across all client work and new business opportunities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, creativity, and accountability.
• Partner closely with strategy, client leadership, production, and digital teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute actively to agency growth through pitches, client development, and thought leadership.
• Act as a senior creative ambassador for the agency within the Italian and international creative community.

Requirements

• 15–20+ years of experience within leading creative, design, or integrated agencies.
• Strong background in Art Direction, Design, and Brand Identity.
• Significant expertise in digital, customer experience, content, and emerging technologies.
• Proven experience leading large creative teams and complex client relationships.
• International career exposure, ideally within global agency networks or multinational environments.
• Italian national preferred, or a candidate with advanced Italian language skills and a deep understanding of Italian culture, society, and market dynamics.
• Fluent in English.
• Internationally awarded, with recognition at leading industry competitions such as Cannes Lions, Clio, Eurobest, or equivalent.

Benefits

• Variable compensation: 40.000 euro
• Car: Yes
• Legal category: Executive
• The company promotes an inclusive work environment and ensures equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation or disability.