Team Lead Art Direction (f/m/d)

waterdrop®; Wien; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MyClubs sports vouchers

In-house fitness centre

In-house restaurant with subsidised meals

Transportation Card coverage

Legendary summer and Christmas parties

Job summary

waterdrop® is looking for a skilled visual designer to translate creative concepts into distinctive expressions across various mediums at their new headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The role includes leading campaign visuals, collaborating with creative teams, and ensuring brand consistency.

This position offers a gross salary of EUR 60,000 per year, along with benefits including sports vouchers, in-house restaurant, and fitness options, ideal for candidates with several years of experience in visual design and art direction.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in art direction or visual design.
• Strong portfolio across various mediums.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative concepts into visual expressions.
• Guide and define campaign look & feel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on creative projects.

Skills

Art direction

Visual design

Collaboration

Strong visual judgment

Job description

Drink More Water, together we grow. Here at waterdrop®, we make drinking more water fun, convenient and most importantly, sustainable! Discover the world of innovative and eco-friendly hydration solutions with our fruity little cubes – Microdrinks – that save up to 98% plastic compared to drinks in 500ml plastic bottles and help score one for the planet. Our centrally‑located headquarters offers a vibrant environment, featuring an on‑site restaurant and gym, not to mention the opportunity to connect with prospective colleagues from all over the world. With a successful online presence, 40+ stores around the world, dedicated B2B partners and over 22,000+ retail and branded stores, we can’t wait to take this journey to the next level – with you!

Your Responsibilities At Waterdrop®

• Translate creative concepts into distinctive visual expressions across all mediums.
• Guide and define campaign look & feel, including layouts, typography, color, imagery, and visual storytelling, and lead visual execution across digital, print, packaging, motion, and in‑store activations.
• Work closely with the Creative Director, Copywriters, Designers, and Producers to ensure cohesive and aligned output.
• Collaborate with stylists, set designers, DPs, photographers, illustrators, and other creative partners across shoots, productions, and campaigns, while ensuring alignment with brand strategy, product messaging, and business goals.
• Brief and direct internal and external designers, editors, and visual contributors, and oversee shoots, production days, and asset creation from concept to final delivery.
• Ensure brand consistency while continuously pushing visual innovation and quality standards.

Your Strengths And Qualifications

• You bring several years of experience in art direction or visual design within a brand, agency, or content‑driven environment, supported by a strong portfolio across digital, print, packaging, and campaign systems.
• You are hands‑on, able to lead both creative ideation and production execution, and known for your collaborative mindset, strong visual judgment, and excellent taste.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.

What We Offer You

• A high‑achieving, international community of waterdrop® colleagues, located in a brand‑new HQ in Vienna, Austria.
• MyClubs sports vouchers, to have a sporty balance.
• In‑house fitness centre.
• In‑house occupational health team & Instahelp vouchers.
• In‑house restaurant with subsidised healthy meals, for a break with your colleagues.
• Discount on your waterdrop purchases.
• Coverage of your Transportation Card.
• Legendary summer and Christmas parties.

The minimum salary for this position is EUR 60,000 gross per year on a full‑time basis. Depending on your qualifications, there is the willingness for overpayment.

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and enables us to solve important problems and deliver added value. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be.