Senior Art Director (Maternity Cover)

Saxo Bank; Denmark; On-site; DKK 598,000 - 747,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo Bank is seeking an experienced Art Director/Concept Designer for a nine-month maternity cover. You will lead the visual direction, translate briefs into concepts, and oversee design execution across digital, social, print and OOH formats.

You’ll shape Saxo’s CVI with the design team, collaborate with marketers, designers, copywriters, and production partners, and deliver compelling campaigns in a global environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in art direction and concept design.
• Strong portfolio with multi-channel work.
• Proficient in Adobe CC; Figma a plus.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and visual territories for brand campaigns, product marketing and client communications.
• Translate briefs into mood boards, storyboards and design proposals that support brand objectives.
• Create and adapt high-quality designs for digital, social, print and out-of-home formats.
• Provide art direction for photography and video productions with internal teams and external partners.
• Shape and evolve Saxo’s Corporate Visual Identity (CVI) and ensure consistent brand expression.
• Present work, gather feedback and coordinate approvals with marketing and compliance stakeholders.
• Manage multiple briefs and deadlines, delivering concept-to-production artwork.

Skills

Art direction

Concept design

Portfolio

Typography

Branding

Adobe Creative Cloud

English comms

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Figma

Job description

About the JobWe are looking for an experience Art Director/ Concept Designer to join our in-house creative team for a nine-month maternity cover to help bring the Saxo brand to life across markets and channels.In this position, you will report directly to the Head of Design & Production. As an Art Director, you will translate marketing briefs and strategic direction into distinctive creative concepts and high-quality design. You will work closely with designers, video editors, copywriters, and marketing stakeholders at HQ and in our local offices, taking ideas from initial concept through to final execution.This role is ideal for someone who combines strong conceptual thinking with hands-on design skills, an agency mindset, and the ability to deliver compelling creative work in a global environment.In this role, you will get the opportunity to work in a hands-on creative role in a global scope. As well as the opportunity to shape brand and campaign work during a nine-month maternity cover You will work alongside collaborative and highly skilled colleagues in a team that values creativity, ownership, and professional growth.ResponsibilitiesDevelop creative concepts and visual territories for brand campaigns, product marketing, and client communicationsTranslate briefs into clear ideas, mood boards, storyboards, and design proposals that support brand and business objectivesCreate and adapt high-quality designs across digital, social media, print, and out-of-home formatsProvide art direction for photography and video productions, working closely with colleagues and external production partnersShape, define, and evolve Saxo’s Corporate Visual Identity (CVI) together with the Head of Design & Production, translating it into clear design principles and consistent brand expression across markets and channelsPresent creative work, incorporate feedback, and collaborate with marketing and compliance stakeholders through the approval processManage multiple briefs and deadlines, taking ownership of creative delivery from concept to production-ready artworkYour Profile7+ years of experience in art direction and concept design, ideally within a creative agency or in-house teamA strong portfolio demonstrating original ideas, visual storytelling, and high-quality design across channelsProficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; experience with Figma is an advantageStrong understanding of typography, composition, branding, and the production requirements of digital and print formatsAbility to work independently, collaborate across disciplines, and balance creative ambition with practical deliveryExcellent communication and presentation skills in English; experience in financial services or other regulated industries is an advantageWe get curious people invested in the worldWhen you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 11 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success.We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!How to apply :Click here to create an account and upload your resume and a short motivation. We look forward to getting to know you better!