Creative Lead

The opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Creative Lead to join the Global Communications Business Solutions (GCBS) team, reporting to the GCBS Lead. In this role, you will provide strategic creative leadership across Hitachi Global Marketing & Sales (GM&S) initiatives, shaping compelling narratives that elevate executive communications, campaigns, multimedia content, and external engagements.

As the Creative Lead, you will drive high-impact storytelling and creative excellence across multiple channels, translating complex business concepts into engaging visual and multimedia experiences. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, partnering closely with leadership teams to deliver impactful presentations, corporate videos, and communications that strengthen the Hitachi Energy brand. In addition, you will lead a small creative team, oversee project execution, and contribute to the continued evolution of our global brand system while ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.

How you'll make an impact:

• You will provide creative direction across GM&S initiatives, executive communications, campaigns, and strategic business projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand standards.
• You will lead the development of executive-level presentations and communication materials, transforming complex concepts and business strategies into compelling visual stories.
• You will provide creative leadership for corporate videos, multimedia content, and digital assets that support both internal and external communications.
• You will act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping shape messaging, storytelling approaches, and presentation delivery.
• You will lead and develop a team of creative professionals, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and high-quality execution.
• You will oversee the end-to-end delivery of creative projects in partnership with the Hitachi Creative Project Manager, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and business expectations are achieved.
• You will ensure brand consistency across all communications and contribute to the ongoing development and evolution of Hitachi Energy's global brand system in collaboration with global brand leaders.
• You will represent the creative function in leadership discussions and stakeholder engagements, providing insights, recommendations, and updates on project progress and team performance.
• You will thrive in a fast-paced, global environment, effectively managing competing priorities while maintaining exceptional standards of creative output.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Multimedia Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in creative, design, brand, or visual communications roles, with a strong portfolio demonstrating strategic and impactful work.
• Proven experience developing executive communications and C-suite presentations, with the ability to communicate complex ideas through clear and compelling visual storytelling.
• Experience providing creative direction for corporate video production, multimedia initiatives, and digital content development.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience partnering with senior leaders and global teams.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing team members while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Proficiency in Figma and willingness to work within evolving brand management platforms such as Frontify.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work effectively under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities within a global organization.
• Strong consultative, advisory, communication, and presentation skills, with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; additional language skills are considered an advantage.

More about us:

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, where diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged. We offer opportunities for professional growth, meaningful work, and the chance to contribute to projects that make a positive impact on society and the environment.

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, both at work and beyond.

More information will be shared during the recruitment process.