Senior/Medior Creative Strategist

UNS is an innovative architectural, urban, and product design studio that thrives on tackling the world's biggest design challenges. As a Senior/Medior Creative Strategist, you will be responsible for designing innovative concepts, strategies, and experiences. You will also research initiatives to drive innovation across the architecture and design industry, focusing on topics such as cities, robotics, the future of housing, VR, social impact, and sustainability.

In this role, you will rationalize human experiences with numbers, translating conceptual ideas into actionable strategies that deliver measurable outcomes. By conducting thorough research and leveraging business acumen, you will develop innovative solutions that enhance design experiences while maximizing value for our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates projects and leads teams in creative strategy and research activities.           

• Operates under indirect supervision, guiding the research process/emphasizing human-centric design.

• Independently develops user journeys and strategic recommendations.

• Conducts research projects and generates insights.         

• Has internal contacts with several departments and/or managers/directors.

• Advises and presents research data and strategic recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to combine creative thinking with financial and operational strategy.

• Strong storytelling and presentation skills to communicate concepts and strategies effectively.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Design, Real Estate or similar field.

• Minimum of 5-8 years relevant experience after achieving relevant degree.

• Proven ability to synthesize research, data, and insights into actionable recommendations.

• Great quantitative and qualitative research skills, with proficiency in analyzing trends, ROI, and market potential.

• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with Adobe Suite and design-thinking methodologies is a plus.

• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across teams and influence decision-making.

Why UNS

• You have the opportunity to work on high profile, challenging global projects

• You are part of a creative, fresh, professional and academic working environment

• The city centre of Amsterdam is on your doorstep: one of the world's most beautiful cities

• Research is an integrated and valued part of your daily work

• You have the opportunity to initiate and develop research projects with external companies and institutions

• Your experience is highly valued, but your innovative and entrepreneurial attitude is ranked highest

• You work in a young international team that is highly ambitious, collegial and social, made up of recently graduated architects, experienced senior architects and everything in-between

• You design through discovery, and learn on the job

• You get as much creative freedom as you are willing to take

• You find yourself in a responsible position as soon as you are ready

• Friday Afternoon Drinks are always waiting for you

• Our annual Summer and Winter Events have become legendary

• You have 30 annual holidays, with a holiday allowance in addition to your annual salary

Recruitment process will consist of 2 interviews, one of which will contain a case study.