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BGRAPHIC is seeking a managing director

We are looking for a managing director who can develop BGRAPHIC’s great potential in Denmark for our public and private clients – preferably with an outlook towards Europe and the rest of the world.

BGRAPHIC is a leading graphic design agency in Copenhagen. We focus on creativity, innovation and client-oriented design. We provide solutions that strengthen our clients’ brand identity through visual concepts, innovative strategic design and effective communication.

You love design, are an expert in branding and communication, and you can think and develop design, strategy and be a driver of our business at the same time.

You must ensure the company’s growth, profitability, renewal and creative excellence by leading and nurturing our team, developing relationships with new and existing clients and driving the agency’s strategic development.

You think strategically, come from the design world, understand new media and thrive in a company with creative souls. Initially, you will receive support and collaborate with BGRAPHIC’s founder Birgitte Vestergaard, who will continue to be part of BGRAPHIC and Phoenix Design Aid. BGRAPHIC is currently 100% owned by Phoenix Design Aid and Dennis Lundø Nielsen.

You will step into a well-functioning company. BGRAPHIC can and must reach new heights together with you.

You can expect many varied tasks, including the following:

• Advising new and existing clients.
• Identifying new business opportunities, services and client groups as well as maintaining and strengthening current ones.
• Developing and implementing strategies.
• Planning and follow-up to ensure the efficiency of tasks and project management
• Direct and daily personnel management.

We value and emphasize your good qualifications and solid experience. You should be able to tick off the following boxes:

Personal qualities

• Creative and strategic thinking.
• Result-oriented and decisive.
• Engaging and motivating leadership style.
• Flexible and adaptable to market changes.
• You are organized, structured and thrive on having control over the details.
• You are a team player with good energy and preferably with high spirits.

In the role of managing director, it is important that you work efficiently and prioritize tasks in a way that ensures high quality and timely delivery. You have a systematic approach to your work and find it easy to organize both your own time and the resources you work with.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a focus on relationships and client satisfaction.
• Experience in leadership in a creative environment – preferably from advertising agencies, design agencies, marketing or the communications industry.
• Understanding of business development, financial management and budgeting.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team and drive complex projects.

You work at a high level with MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud and probably have knowledge of several online services – for example, Figma, Mailchimp, WordPress, Webflow, etc.

Languages

• Danish: You must be able to communicate fluently in Danish, both written and spoken, as we work closely with our Danish clients and colleagues.
• English: Since we have international clients and partners, it is important that you master English at a high level. You must be able to conduct meetings and write reports in English.
• Other languages: It is an advantage if you have knowledge of Swedish, German, French and Spanish, but it is not a requirement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic leadership and business development

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a focus on relationships and client satisfaction.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies for the agency’s growth and market positioning in collaboration with Phoenix Design Aid.

Client- and market relations

• Strengthen and maintain relationships with new and existing clients and act as a contact point for major clients.
• Understand and meet client needs through close collaborations and creative solutions.
• Leadership of creative and administrative employees.
• Motivate and inspire creative employees to achieve high standards in design and client service.
• Work closely with BGRAPHIC’s team and ensure efficient resource planning and project management.

Trends and innovation

• Be proactive in the latest design trends, new tools and client preferences to ensure that the agency remains competitive.
• Implement new creative methods and technologies to optimize work processes.

Quality control and client satisfaction

• Ensure that projects are delivered on time and meet high-quality standards.
• Collect and analyse client feedback to continuously improve services and the quality of client service.

Financial management and performance optimization in collaboration with CFO from Phoenix Design Aid

• Responsible for budgets, profit goals and financial reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators, such as profitability, project costs and cash flow, to ensure the company’s financial stability.

Reporting and board collaboration

• Report on the company’s performance, strategy and growth opportunities to the board or owners.
• Prepare action plans, strategy reports and follow-up on goals.

Working hours and location

It is a full-time position.

You will work from BGRAPHIC’s office in central Copenhagen at H. C. Andersens Boulevard 37, 1553 Copenhagen V.

Practical

Send your application and CV to bv@bgraphic.dk no later than 30 May 2025.

Interviews will be held on June 12, 2025.

BGRAPHIC is a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply without any regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or other personal backgrounds.

You are welcome to ask questions to Birgitte Vestergaard at tel. +45 26 84 89 89 or by email: bv@bgraphic.dk

We look forward to hearing from you.