ahead

Food and Beverage Retail

11-50

Full-time (permanent)

Germany

**WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR**

We look for an **exceptionally talented video allrounder who is ready to lead our video content creation efforts** on our mission to disrupt the sugar industry. Together with our founders and our marketing team, you'll create video formats that make people cry, laugh, think, and talk about our brand. This senior role is diverse, challenging, and will constantly evolve while we build together a global direct-to-consumer rocket ship. Are you ready for it? 🚀

## Tasks

**📹 YOUR ROLE**

The role combines creative freedom with real ownership. First and foremost, you'll be in charge of leading our video-first content creation process in the following areas:

*   **Build world-class campaigns:** You'll co-create our video content strategy and lead our content creation across multiple channels and geographies.
*   **Produce new video ad formats:** Together with our marketing team, you'll ideate and produce innovative video/animated ad formats that make customers engage and convert.
*   **The world is your oyster:** We deeply believe in the power of video to emotionally attach people to our brand. We have many exciting projects in mind. Let's chat!
*   **Build an epic team:** Over time you'll build and lead your own team. We'll support you in doing so.

## Requirements

**📸 WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**

The required skill set is complex. Therefore, it is ok if you do not tick all boxes below. Yet, you must be eager to learn very fast.

*   Most importantly, **you love our brand & vision** and understand how to translate it into engaging video content.
*   You are a **creative with the desire to apply your skills in a business context**. Previous work experience with leading (e-commerce/DTC) brands is a big plus.
*   The Adobe Creative Suite (aka After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop) is your second home. You know how to **shoot and edit great video content with limited resources.**
*   **You understand today's pop culture** **and current social media platforms, trends, and tactics.** An interest in healthy nutrition (and chocolate) is a plus.
*   **You are a team player** who loves to collaborate with internal (esp. marketing, brand) and external (agencies, creators, etc.) stakeholders to produce the best possible results.
*   You have excellent skills in **both** German and English.

## Benefits

**⭐ WHY JOIN**

**Your work will have a real impact** and reach millions of eyeballs over the next years.

*   ahead will change the consumers' perception of sugar-packed foods - and you'll be able to **contribute an important part to our mission.**
*   **You'll grow as a creative.** We offer you space to unfold your full creative talent and position ahead as a thought leader in video-first brand building.
*   **You'll grow as a leader.** You'll have the chance to build your own team while working closely with our founders and our creative team. We compensate you well.
*   **We appreciate** **your work**. We see design as one of the main differentiation pillars of our brand and we are happy to invest in your success.
*   We offer a **rooftop office in the city center next to the Alster, flexible working hours, and lots of other benefits** such as merch and snacks and drinks.
*   Lastly, we have a great product. Backed e.g. by Gorillas' investor Atlantic Food Labs, we have a clear vision and build a world-class team around it. **Wanna be part of it?**

**ABOUT AHEAD**  
Most of your favourite sweet snacks are delicious but unhealthy. At ahead, we reinvent the world of indulgence food and snacks because the great tasting foods we crave for shouldn't just taste great but also be good for you and the people you love.  
_Are you ready to join?_ 🤝

**HOW TO APPLY**

Cool! Let's start. Your application process will look as follows:

📝 Send your portfolio + a few reasons why you want to join us to Johannes via the submission form in the upper right.

1️⃣ We will asap reach out to you and schedule a get to know each other call.

2️⃣ Next, you'll meet both the second founder Philip and our creative team.

3️⃣ Most likely, we'll work on a small paid video project together to check the vibe.

4️⃣ If both parties are happy, we'll make you an offer and you can start asap.

**👉 Reach out now and let's have a chat!**

Bachelor degree completed

Employee

Professional / Experienced

WHAT WE&#39;RE LOOKING FOR
We look for an exceptionally talented video allrounder who is ready to lead our video content creation efforts on our mission to disrupt the sugar industry. Together with our founders and our marketing team, you&#39;ll create video formats that make people cry, laugh, think, and talk about our brand. This senior role is diverse, challenging, and will constantly evolve while we build together a global direct-to-consumer rocket ship. Are you ready for it? 🚀
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
📹 YOUR ROLE
The role combines creative freedom with real ownership. First and foremost, you&#39;ll be in charge of leading our video-first content creation process in the following areas:
<ul>
<li>Build world-class campaigns: You&#39;ll co-create our video content strategy and lead our content creation across multiple channels and geographies.</li>
<li>Produce new video ad formats: Together with our marketing team, you&#39;ll ideate and produce innovative video/animated ad formats that make customers engage and convert.</li>
<li>The world is your oyster: We deeply believe in the power of video to emotionally attach people to our brand. We have many exciting projects in mind. Let&#39;s chat!</li>
<li>Build an epic team: Over time you&#39;ll build and lead your own team. We&#39;ll support you in doing so.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
📸 WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
The required skill set is complex. Therefore, it is ok if you do not tick all boxes below. Yet, you must be eager to learn very fast.
<ul>
<li>Most importantly, you love our brand &amp; vision and understand how to translate it into engaging video content.</li>
<li>You are a creative with the desire to apply your skills in a business context. Previous work experience with leading (e-commerce/DTC) brands is a big plus.</li>
<li>The Adobe Creative Suite (aka After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop) is your second home. You know how to shoot and edit great video content with limited resources.</li>
<li>You understand today&#39;s pop culture and current social media platforms, trends, and tactics. An interest in healthy nutrition (and chocolate) is a plus.</li>
<li>You are a team player who loves to collaborate with internal (esp. marketing, brand) and external (agencies, creators, etc.) stakeholders to produce the best possible results.</li>
<li>You have excellent skills in both German and English.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
⭐ WHY JOIN
Your work will have a real impact and reach millions of eyeballs over the next years.
<ul>
<li>ahead will change the consumers&#39; perception of sugar-packed foods - and you&#39;ll be able to contribute an important part to our mission.</li>
<li>You&#39;ll grow as a creative. We offer you space to unfold your full creative talent and position ahead as a thought leader in video-first brand building.</li>
<li>You&#39;ll grow as a leader. You&#39;ll have the chance to build your own team while working closely with our founders and our creative team. We compensate you well.</li>
<li>We appreciate your work. We see design as one of the main differentiation pillars of our brand and we are happy to invest in your success.</li>
<li>We offer a rooftop office in the city center next to the Alster, flexible working hours, and lots of other benefits such as merch and snacks and drinks.</li>
<li>Lastly, we have a great product. Backed e.g. by Gorillas&#39; investor Atlantic Food Labs, we have a clear vision and build a world-class team around it. Wanna be part of it?</li>
</ul>
ABOUT AHEAD Most of your favourite sweet snacks are delicious but unhealthy. At ahead, we reinvent the world of indulgence food and snacks because the great tasting foods we crave for shouldn&#39;t just taste great but also be good for you and the people you love. Are you ready to join? 🤝
HOW TO APPLY
Cool! Let&#39;s start. Your application process will look as follows:
📝 Send your portfolio + a few reasons why you want to join us to Johannes via the submission form in the upper right.
1️⃣ We will asap reach out to you and schedule a get to know each other call.
2️⃣ Next, you&#39;ll meet both the second founder Philip and our creative team.
3️⃣ Most likely, we&#39;ll work on a small paid video project together to check the vibe.
4️⃣ If both parties are happy, we&#39;ll make you an offer and you can start asap.
👉 Reach out now and let&#39;s have a chat!

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