Creative Director

Company Description gemma is an independent, award-winning creative agency based in Austria, helping brands grow through strategy, digital creativity, and standout content. The agency focuses on strong ideas, sharp storytelling, and work that people genuinely want to engage with. Open to fresh perspectives and collaboration, gemma builds digital brands and content that feel relevant, human, and culturally connected. The team partners with companies, organizations, and individuals across Europe, while also developing its own media ventures. Its flagship project, oida Austria, is the largest English-speaking media platform in Austria, reaching over 200K people through humor, storytelling, and community-driven content about modern life in Austria.
Role Description The Creative Director is a full-time remote role responsible for leading the creative vision and output across client projects and internal media ventures. In this position, the Creative Director oversees concept development, guides visual and verbal storytelling, and ensures all work aligns with brand strategy and business goals. Day-to-day tasks include directing creative teams, reviewing and refining campaign ideas, collaborating closely with strategy and content leads, and providing clear feedback to designers, writers, and producers. The role also involves presenting concepts to clients, nurturing a culture of experimentation and high-quality craft, and staying current with digital trends and cultural conversations relevant to gemma’s audiences.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Creative Direction and Creative Strategy, with a track record of leading integrated campaigns or digital brand initiatives.
• Strong skills in Branding, including brand identity development, positioning, and consistent application across digital and content touchpoints.
• Proficiency in Art Direction and Graphic Design, with the ability to guide visual concepts, layouts, and design systems from idea to execution.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary creative teams and collaborating with strategists, content creators, and clients in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and provide constructive, inclusive feedback.
• Background in agency, media, or digital-first environments; experience with European or culturally diverse audiences is an advantage.
• Comfort working in English; additional European languages are beneficial.
• Relevant degree in design, communications, advertising, or equivalent professional experience.