GenAI creative campaigns at scaleZalando CS / Strategy & Operations

[[[Operational Mission Lead & Production Transformation Strategist]]]
2026

Objectives: Scale GenAI-driven campaigns to a majority share of production by Q4 2026.
Impact Target: Substantial operational cost reductions and efficiency gains for the 2027 budget.
Scope: Workflow Redesign, Tech Architecture, Org Restructuring & Upskilling, Governance.
Transitioning legacy creative pipelines into a modular, AI-first architecture, this strategic initiative decoupled conceptual ideation from manual execution bottlenecks to meet high-volume fiscal targets. By designing a flexible three-tiered campaign framework and a custom cloud-forward API ecosystem, the project aims to transform unpredictable AI generation into a standardized, high-velocity production line. 
Beyond technical infrastructure, the strategy centers on comprehensive workforce transformation. By upskilling creative and production teams into specialized hybrid roles and embedding strict legal and ethical governance, the realignment positions the organization to scale AI adoption across core campaign formats, driving multi-million euro operational efficiencies while safeguarding premium brand equity.

Image: Maria Cebulla Art Director  - Retina Agency, AI Execution - Hunter x Zalando Campaign .


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