Open Call: Innovation makers wanted

The Cross Innovation Hub brings together companies from all sectors with the best of Hamburg's creative industries. For example, design, music, theatre, architecture, advertising, literature, visual arts or games development meet aviation, logistics, administration, science or the energy industry. Together they develop innovative solutions for the economic and social challenges of our time - from the idea to the market-ready prototype.

Become part of this special project of the Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft and a permanent member of our pool of creatives, which we would like to increase from the current 50 to around 75 players. You will work at eye level with decision-makers and employees from organisations of all industries and sizes in formats developed and moderated by us.

Over a period of at least one year, you will have the opportunity to develop pioneering, innovative solutions in the field of collaboration and innovation culture, products, services, processes and business models in interdisciplinary teams. You will be deployed in formats such as Attack your Business, Cross Innovation Lab, Pop-up Office or in topic-specific think tanks.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for visionary and motivated makers in the creative industries - from the various fields of design (especially speculative and experimental design, UI/UX design, communication and industrial design, etc.), software & games, performing and visual arts, architecture, film as well as literature, music, press, radio, theatre/dance and advertising.

Are you self-employed, a freelancer or an employee in a creative company, do you live or work in Hamburg and have the following skills? Then you've come to the right place!

• Visionary thinking, a non-conformist way of working and an open mindset

• A desire to create, a wealth of ideas, professional expertise, high quality standards and motivation

• Interest and ideally initial experience in business development and/or employer branding

• Ideally expertise in the areas of sustainability, circular economy or Cradle2Cradle

• Technological expertise, especially in the field of generative AI, is an advantage

• Expertise in narrative development and storytelling an advantage

• Initial experience with foresight and design thinking methods, design fiction or future thinking desirable

• Cross innovation is no personality show: the ability to work in a team and enjoy collaborating as equals is particularly important to us

Duration, commitment and remuneration

• Duration: January 2025 to December 2025, possibly longer

• Assignment: We endeavour to deploy you at least once or several times over the year for different formats.however, there is no guarantee, as the number of assignments depends largely on the individual challenges of the companies. You will be informed about your assignment in good time.

• 720 Euro daily rate (eight hours, excl. break)

Benefits

• We take over the matching with companies and the overall project management and moderation - you concentrate fully on your tasks and skills.

• You gain access to exciting sectors and markets (aviation, retail, logistics, mobility, industry, healthcare and many more)

• You will expand your network through exchange and cooperation with industry experts and decision-makers from the business world in Germany and, in some cases, internationally.

• You will learn or improve your methodological knowledge in the field of cross and open innovation.

• You will be part of a first-class community with Hamburg's strongest creatives.

Interested? Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your application by 5 November 2024.
Click here for the application form.