About

In short

Creative leader with a background in film and storytelling and over 10 years of experience across campaigns, branded content, and long-form narrative.

Grew from filmmaker to creative lead, now operating at the intersection of creative direction, content production, and scalable creative systems. Leading multidisciplinary teams across video, photography, and design, building workflows that ensure clarity, consistency, and output at scale.

Focused on building strong teams, structured creative environments, and content that moves brands forward, creatively and commercially.

Background


Started as a filmmaker and director, shaped by years of hands-on experience across television, documentary, and branded content. Developed a strong foundation in storytelling, production, and creative execution under real-world constraints.

Over time, the role expanded from creating content to leading the people and systems behind it. Now focused on creative leadership, guiding teams, defining standards, and translating ideas into structured, scalable creative output.

Currently leading multidisciplinary teams responsible for creative direction, planning, and delivery across campaigns and brand content. Bridging strategy and execution, aligning teams, and ensuring consistent, high-quality output.

Experience spans brand campaigns, long-form narrative, sports, and social-first content.

Focused on senior creative roles where brand, storytelling, and execution come together to build strong creative systems and impactful work at scale.

Contact

Creative Lead - Brand, Campaign & Content Direction

Amsterdam - Rotterdam
+31 (0)6 53 92 69 83
sjorsruijter@gmail.com

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Updated Feb 2026