Head of Creative Development & Design (f/m/div)

The Bosch group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

Since its inception, Robert Bosch, SA, based in Lisbon, has proudly served as the cornerstone of the Bosch Group's presence in Portugal. We excel in providing essential central services such as Accounting, Procurement, Communications, Legal and Marketing, firmly establishing our reputation as a leader in critical domains like Information Technology and Industrial Consultancy. Moreover, our strong dedication to our most invaluable asset, our people, lies at the very core of our mission.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

We are looking for a bold, visionary, and hands-on creative leader to define and elevate our global brand experience.

As Head of Creative Development & Design, you will own the global creative vision, set the design direction across markets, and inspire teams and partners to deliver outstanding and future-proof creative work. You will combine strategy, storytelling, and innovation to ensure a powerful and differentiated brand presence worldwide.

If you thrive at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and innovation — and want to make a real global impact — this role is for you.

Your Impact

• Define and drive the global creative vision and long-term brand direction
• Shape the brand’s positioning, value proposition, and differentiation in competitive markets
• Lead the development of global visual strategies and scalable creative frameworks
• Provide hands-on art direction from concept to execution across all key touchpoints
• Ensure bold, innovative, and consistent visual storytelling worldwide
• Establish and continuously evolve global brand guidelines and creative standards
• Review and elevate creative outputs to ensure excellence and alignment
• Lead strategic collaboration with global creative agencies, including evaluation and tender processes
• Foster innovation by integrating automation and AI tools into creative workflows
• Inspire and empower teams to push creative boundaries while maintaining brand integrity

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Visual Communication, Creative Direction, Marketing, or a related field

• Additional certifications in branding, innovation, or digital transformation are a plus

Experience

• Extensive experience in senior creative leadership roles within international environments

• Proven success in building and scaling global brand identities

• Strong background in agency collaboration and creative governance

• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into high-impact visual execution

Know How

• Exceptional strategic and conceptual thinking

• Deep expertise in brand architecture and visual identity systems

• Advanced proficiency in creative tools and digital design ecosystems

• Experience leveraging automation and AI to enhance creative efficiency and innovation

• Strong analytical mindset to assess creative effectiveness and performance

Languages

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Additional languages are an advantage

Working Style and Methods

• Vision-driven and structured approach to complex, global projects

• Ability to align diverse stakeholders behind a shared creative direction

• Strong decision-making skills with a clear quality focus

• Continuous improvement mindset with high ownership

Personality

• Inspiring and empowering leader

• Highly creative with a future-oriented mindset

• Strong communicator with excellent social competence

• Confident in managing complexity and ambiguity

• Resilient, proactive, and solution-driven

Work #LikeABosch includes: 

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (general clinic)

📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch

🏋️ Sports and health related activities (gym)

🚉 Great access to public transports

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

 

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Make it happen. We are looking forward to your application!