SENIOR CREATIVE LEAD (IHA)

Senior Creative Lead - In-house Agency
Location: Czech Republic

Are you ready to make a creative impact?

At Asahi Europe & International, we are building an innovative in-house agency to deliver better, more creative and more efficient campaigns for our global brands.

This is not just another Senior Art Director role — it is an opportunity to be involved in a creative powerhouse within one of the world’s most respected beer businesses. If you are looking to break free from the constraints of traditional agency life and make a lasting impact, this is your chance.

You will join an agency culture that fosters creativity, innovation and excellence, while benefiting from the reach and resources of a global organisation.

Your purpose in the role

You are a strong conceptual designer, able to execute high-impact visual campaigns across multiple channels. You are passionate about design, innovation and delivering compelling creative solutions, while also being a great team leader and mentor.

As a key member of the team, you will work with the Executive Creative Director to manage and inspire creative teams and ensure effectiveness across a diverse range of markets.

The role offers the autonomy and resources to make bold decisions and push boundaries, with the opportunity to establish a new standard for creative excellence within the industry.

What you will be doing

1. Drive the creative process from ideation to execution

Ensure the highest quality at every stage, including digital, social, production and on- and off-trade.

2. Lead your creative team

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and creative excellence within your team.

3. Act as the brand lead

Ensure all work is creatively outstanding while consistently reflecting brand values and guidelines.

4. Partner with client services, digital and social teams

Be driven to deliver excellent creative ideas and solutions for all briefs.

5. Collaborate across teams and markets

Work with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver integrated campaigns that resonate globally and deliver their vision.

6. Lead high-stakes presentations

Effectively communicate visionary concepts to stakeholders at all levels.

7. Keep up to date

Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies and creative best practices to keep the brand innovative and competitive.

8. Represent the agency internally

Support the Executive Creative Director in leading creative sessions, inspiring the business and offering training and solutions to support the marketing team.

9. Cultivate continuous innovation

Encourage experimentation with new ideas, technologies and platforms.

What you will bring

• University degree, with a Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• More than six years of experience within a creative agency or in-house agency.
• Leadership and team-management skills are an advantage.
• A proven track record of delivering award-winning campaigns across multiple channels.
• Experience working with global lifestyle or premium brands.
• Strong digital and social media proficiency.
• An inspiring and up-to-date portfolio showcasing excellent work for well-known brands.

What will help you succeed

Exceptional creative skill

You can set and communicate a compelling vision that inspires and motivates the team. You define the “why” and shape strategy, aligning people and resources around what truly matters.

Adaptability

You are able to adapt and change course when needed, think differently and adopt new approaches to work and ideas.

Exceptional communication and storytelling

You are confident in presenting and selling conceptual work and ideas. You can clearly articulate what constitutes great work, how it meets brand requirements and how it aligns with brand strategy.

You communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders across different audiences, languages and channels.

Persuasive influencing

You bring exceptional presentation and storytelling skills and can persuade and influence stakeholders at all levels. You encourage honest and constructive debate before strategic choices are made.

Relationship building

You build strong relationships based on trust and respect with senior members of the marketing teams and the in-house agency. You look beyond functional and country boundaries to leverage best practices and identify better solutions.

Learning and self-awareness

You are open to feedback from marketing, strategy and agency colleagues. You demonstrate self-awareness, commit to continuous learning and proactively seek opportunities for development.

Inclusive leadership and mentoring

You can lead and mentor a varied creative team, empower people to reach their full potential and foster an inclusive culture that supports professional growth.

Ownership and accountability

You take ownership of your responsibilities, deliver high-quality results and make timely decisions to realise business value, including when working with incomplete information.

A high-performing culture

You engage your team with integrity, humility, resilience, inclusivity and fairness. You act as One Asahi, align with the company’s philosophy and create a strong sense of shared purpose.

Who you will work with

You will work closely with:

• the Head of Marketing Services;
• the Client Services Director;
• the Head of Operations;
• Studio Managers;
• Creative Teams;
• Social and Digital Teams;
• Brand Teams and Marketing Directors;
• external agency partners and production teams.

The role includes direct responsibility for a graphic designer and copywriter supporting the Czech and Italian markets, as well as indirect responsibility for two digital designers based in the Czech Republic.

What you can expect from us

You will have:

• a blank canvas to build and shape an in-house agency that challenges industry norms;
• a direct impact on global campaigns for iconic brands;
• a collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment;
• a competitive compensation and benefits package;
• opportunities for global travel and cultural immersion;
• access to the resources and support of a global organisation while enjoying the agility of a start-up.

About Asahi Europe & International

Asahi Europe & International is a premium-scale brewery group headquartered in Prague, with operations spanning the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Hungary, the Netherlands, Italy and the UK, as well as exports to more than 90 countries.

With over 128 years of history, our portfolio includes premium local and international brands such as Pilsner Urquell, Tyskie, Dreher, Kozel, Peroni, Grolsch and Japan’s most well-known beer, Asahi Super Dry.

With 15 world-class breweries and around 10,000 colleagues, we leverage our scale, heritage, brands and the capability and passion of our people to accelerate growth and develop the category both locally and internationally.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.