Head of Adaptation (m/f/d)

Who We Are 

We are a global content, production and creative organisation delivering multi‑market, multi‑format content for world‑leading brands. Our adaptation teams ensure accuracy, consistency, scalability and creative excellence across global localisation and transcreation workflows. 

What We Do 

We deliver high‑volume adaptation and localisation programmes across print, digital, motion, social, CRM and integrated campaigns. Our teams manage toolkits, templates, guidelines, regional requirements, language accuracy, regulatory compliance and multi‑market rollout at scale. 

Job Summary 

We’re looking for a Head of Adaptation to lead global adaptation operations, workflow excellence and cross‑market content delivery. You will oversee teams across localisation, artwork, versioning, editorial, transcreation and delivery-ensuring brand consistency, operational efficiency and world‑class quality across all adapted assets. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead global adaptation, localisation and transcreation workflows across multi‑format content. 

• Oversee adaptation teams including artworkers, editors, designers, language leads and project managers. 

• Manage toolkit development, versioning frameworks, localisation guidelines and rollout governance. 

• Ensure accuracy, quality, compliance and brand consistency across all adapted deliverables. 

• Collaborate with creative, production, account and operations teams to optimise workflows. 

• Guide regions on market‑specific nuances, cultural requirements and regulatory needs. 

• Implement best‑practice adaptation processes, automation tools and scalable delivery models. 

• Own production schedules, capacity planning, resource allocation and cross‑market alignment. 

• Oversee cost efficiency, vendor management, rate cards and adaptation budgets. 

• Support continuous improvement, toolkit optimisation and innovation initiatives. 

• Present adaptation strategy, performance insights and delivery updates to senior stakeholders. 

Requirements 

• Extensive experience in adaptation, localisation, artwork, versioning or global toolkits. 

• Strong understanding of multi‑market content delivery, cultural nuance and regulatory accuracy. 

• Experience leading large‑scale adaptation teams and multi‑regional workflows. 

• Exceptional organisational, communication and stakeholder‑management skills. 

• Ability to manage high‑volume, fast‑turnaround and multi‑stream delivery environments. 

• Familiarity with adaptation platforms, DAM/MAM systems, automation and workflow tools. 

• Calm, structured, solutions‑oriented leadership approach. 

What we offer:

• Flexible hybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

• Private healthcare coverage

• Support for an active lifestyle with a sports or fitness allowance

• Opportunities to work on projects for global, well-known brands

• Access to an online learning platform and English courses

• Collaborative and supportive team with modern production workflows