Overview
Art Director with Team Lead Responsibility Jobs in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany at Visual Art
Visual Art is a global tech and media group driven by a passion for people, creativity, and design. Our business idea is to be a strategic partner to our clients through technical innovation and business-driven digital communication.
Since 1997, we have combined creative talent with technical expertise to deliver digital communication solutions for both Swedish and international clients across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Visual Art is part of the Vertiseit Group, listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Sweden. We are more than 300 employees worldwide – all on a mission to connect a world of retail.
Job Description and Key ResponsibilitiesCreative responsibilities (approx. 80%)
- Develop creative concepts, visual directions, and design systems for digital signage solutions.
- Lead concept development from pitch to delivery, including hands-on design production.
- Create high-quality visual assets across digital and physical touchpoints.
- Collaborate daily with strategists, developers, product owners, and other creatives.
- Facilitate creative sessions and workshops with customers, partners, and internal teams.
- Advise clients on design decisions and clearly communicate the thinking behind visual solutions.
- Ensure consistency, craftsmanship, and strong brand alignment across all creative outputs.
Team Lead responsibilities (approx. 20%)
In addition to your creative role, you will act as a team lead for the creative team in Hamburg, ensuring the right support and conditions for high-quality delivery.
- Support and coach team members in their development, performance, and well-being.
- Ensure designers have the prerequisites, clarity, and tools needed to succeed in demanding projects.
- Act as a point of support for designers who need guidance or creative problem-solving.
- Participate in recruitment activities, including interviews and onboarding.
- Contribute to the continuous development of team skills, ways of working, and creative collaboration.
- Share responsibility for team resourcing and workload planning together with the Global Head of Design Studio.
Your ProfileWe believe you are a curious, driven, and collaborative Art Director with strong visual craft and a passion for delivering creative excellence. You thrive in cross-functional environments, enjoy working closely with both clients and internal teams, and feel confident balancing hands-on design with supporting others.
We think you bring
- Relevant education in design, visual communication, or a similar creative field.
- Several years of experience as an Art Director or Senior Designer within brand or digital environments.
- Strong ability to translate abstract ideas into tangible visual concepts and executions.
- Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma – including motion design
- Experience working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including technology and product.
- Confidence in presenting work, leading workshops, and communicating with clients.
- An interest in mentorship, team development, and building strong creative collaboration.
- Ability to work in both German and English.
What we offer
- A stable and structured role within a creative and tech-driven organization.
- A collaborative working environment with clear processes and supportive colleagues.
- Fair and competitive employment conditions.
- A strong focus on employee well-being – including Monday Breakfast, health initiatives like sports activities and of course our beloved FIKA.
This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Hamburg office, with a minimum of three days per week onsite at our office in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld – close to S Bahn Bahrenfeld
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Pelle Mets Höök at +46 73 500 07 00 or [email protected].
Please submit your application in English.
Title: Art Director with Team Lead Responsibility
Company: Visual Art
Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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