For
Creative and performance in one team
Not for
Briefs that get lost between three agencies
For
Your own client mandates in the first month
Not for
Two years of support work before you talk to a client
For
Taste and judgement
Not for
Processes nobody can explain anymore
For
Measuring before budget is spent
Not for
Gut feeling as reporting
One team, two crafts
The art direction that defines the visual system sits next to the performance team that runs the ads on it. You learn both sides, whether you planned to or not.
Production in-house
Photo, video and AI content are made here, with the Kurzbild crew in the same office. A tired creative is replaced in days, not weeks.
Paid for results
Part of our fee is tied to results, not to media budget. That changes what gets discussed in meetings.
Measuring first
Tracking, attribution and consent are in place before the first franc is spent. All accounts stay in the client’s ownership.
Workload
70 to 100 percent, start by arrangement
Office
A state-of-the-art design office at Freilagerstrasse 5, Zurich
Remote
Two days a week from wherever you think best
Holiday
Five weeks a year
Team
Lunch together, outings, a motorbike in the office that nobody puts away
Languages
Very good German, written and spoken, is a must. English every day on top.
Strategy Consultant (70–100%)
As our new Strategy Consultant, you'll take ownership of our largest client mandates. Working hand in hand with our Digital Marketing Specialists, you'll shape strategy, lead the client relationship, and grow the accounts entrusted to you — from planning through execution to the next opportunity.
Responsibilities
You'll develop and refine digital marketing and brand strategy for our largest mandates, working closely with our Digital Marketing Specialists. As the primary point of contact for key clients, you'll build trust, steer expectations, and own the relationship end to end. And you'll actively identify and pursue opportunities to grow existing mandates, bringing new services and added value to the clients we already work with.
Background
Your experience comes from an agency in the creative industry — in a consulting, account management, or similar role. A background in classic management consulting alone isn't what we're after: we're looking for someone who has genuinely worked agency-side, knows the pace and the craft of creative work, and knows what it takes to run a demanding client relationship — we won't need to teach you the basics. You're a confident communicator in both German and English, equally at home in a client meeting and an internal strategy session. A strong understanding of digital marketing is a plus. You're based in Zurich or nearby, and ideally between 20 and 30 years old. Above all, we value people who bring structure and ambition in equal measure: who can hold a client's hand through complexity while always keeping an eye on where the account could go next.
We look forward to receiving your CV and a short motivation letter at work@collective-agency.ch. Start: as soon as possible.
Cinematographer Trainee (80-100%)
As a Cinematography Trainee, you'll gain insight into every facet of the craft. You'll learn the tricks and tools it takes to succeed in the industry. Working in a team of 2–3 cinematographers — the Kurzbild Crew — you'll produce a broad range of videos: for luxury real estate, hospitality, finance, and a range of high-end consumer brands. You'll unite extensive video productions with lean setups and even AI content creation. Find out more about the Collective video team on kurzbild.ch — our dedicated site for content creation.
Responsibilities
You'll be working independently and freely from the start — and instead of making coffee, you'll be thrown in at the deep end from day one. Of course, you can always rely on a skilled team from whom you can learn at any time. You'll create videos across the full spectrum — from extensive productions to lean setups all the way to AI content creation.
Background
Ideally, you shine with a degree (EFZ or Bachelor) in video production, some first agency experience, and a strong portfolio. Bonus points if you bring experience with AI content creation. More important than hard facts, though, is the personal impression: we value organized, ambitious designers who have the courage to combine scene trends with mainstream demands. Ideally, you live nearby and are between 20 and 30 years old. Fluency in German and English is a must for this position.
We look forward to receiving your digital application, including portfolio, CV, and a short intro video, at work@collective-agency.ch.
