Art Director

AKQA Media; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 45.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a vibrant, multicultural studio where creativity meets strategy! As an Art Director, you'll shape visual narratives and elevate brands through compelling designs. Collaborate with talented teams on innovative projects for iconic clients while maintaining high standards of quality and craftsmanship. This is your opportunity to lead creative workshops, mentor emerging designers, and contribute to a culture of growth and excellence. If you're passionate about storytelling through design and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifikationen

• A compelling portfolio demonstrating exceptional art direction and visual design.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both visual and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple project streams while maintaining high standards.

Aufgaben

• Lead and contribute to the development of original visual concepts across campaigns.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver integrated ideas that align with client goals.
• Ensure creative quality throughout the process from concept to final production.

Kenntnisse

Art Direction

Visual Design

Conceptual Thinking

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Communication Skills

Storytelling

Ausbildung

Degree in Design

Degree in Visual Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

AI-based Creative Tools

Keynote

Jobbeschreibung

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design digital experiences that capture the imagination and deliver impressive results for our clients.

Creatives at AKQA are both visionaries and makers. They bring powerful ideas to life—ideas that are grounded in strategy and executed with craftsmanship and care. As an Art Director, you play a critical role in shaping visual narratives and elevating brands through conceptually strong and beautifully executed work.

At AKQA Berlin, you’ll craft compelling visuals that resonate with diverse audiences, leading creative sessions and ensuring high standards from concept to production. You’ll guide emerging team members, collaborate across teams, and maintain brand-aligned style guides, consistently gathering inspiring imagery to elevate client work.

This is a chance to work in a vibrant, multicultural studio on forward-thinking creative projects for iconic brands, alongside a team that values curiosity, innovation, and excellence.

Role requirements

• Lead and contribute to the development of original, compelling visual concepts across campaigns, content, and digital experiences.


• Craft visual approaches tailored to a diverse range of clients and audiences, always grounded in strategic insight.


• Collaborate with copywriters and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated ideas that align with client goals and brand values.


• Champion creative quality throughout the process—from concept to final production—ensuring consistency, craft, and attention to detail at every touchpoint.


• Present work with confidence and clarity to internal teams and clients, clearly articulating the rationale behind creative decisions.


• Develop and maintain visual style guides that reflect brand identity and enable creative exploration.


• Stay attuned to cultural trends, breakthrough design work, and innovation across industries—regularly gathering and sharing references that elevate the work.


• Lead creative workshops and provide mentorship to emerging designers, fostering a culture of growth and creative excellence.


• Collaborate with teams across strategy, experience design, and client services to ensure alignment and consistency throughout each project.


• Ensure efficient workflows across pre-production, production, and post-production phases.


• Contribute to internal showcases and case studies that highlight the impact and effectiveness of your work.

Qualities and characteristics

• A compelling portfolio that demonstrates exceptional art direction, visual / brand design, conceptual thinking, and craft across various platforms and formats.


• A collaborative spirit with strong communication and presentation skills—both visual and verbal.


• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, AI-based creative tools and Keynote; familiarity with editing, motion design tools is a plus.


• A strategic thinker who can translate business and brand objectives into meaningful creative work.


• Able to manage multiple project streams while maintaining high standards and consistency.


• Passionate about storytelling through typography, layout, photography, motion, and design systems.


• Fluency in English is required.


• A degree in Design, Visual Communication, or a related field is preferred.

Explore our extensive range of benefitshere

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.