Senior Art Director (Maternity Cover)

Saxo Bank; København; On-site; DKK 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo Bank is seeking an experienced Art Director/Concept Designer to join our in-house creative team for a nine-month maternity cover, bringing the Saxo brand to life across markets and channels.

You will report to the Head of Design & Production and translate briefs into distinctive concepts, leading visuals across digital, print, video, and campaigns while collaborating with designers, copywriters and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in art direction and concept design.
• A strong portfolio showing original ideas, visual storytelling, and multi-channel design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); experience with Figma is a plus.
• Strong typography, composition, branding, and production requirements for digital and print.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across disciplines, and deliver high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; experience in financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and visual territories for brand campaigns, product marketing, and client communications.
• Translate briefs into ideas, mood boards, storyboards, and design proposals that support brand and business objectives.
• Create and adapt high-quality designs across digital, social, print, and out-of-home formats.
• Provide art direction for photography and video productions, coordinating with teams and external partners.
• Shape and evolve Saxo’s Corporate Visual Identity (CVI) with the Head of Design & Production, ensuring consistent brand expression across markets.
• Present creative work, incorporate feedback, and collaborate with marketing and compliance stakeholders through the approval process.
• Manage multiple briefs and deadlines, taking ownership from concept to production-ready artwork.

Skills

Art direction

Concept design

Portfolio

English communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Figma

Job description

About The Job

We 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.

About The Job

We 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and visual territories for brand campaigns, product marketing, and client communications
• Translate briefs into clear ideas, mood boards, storyboards, and design proposals that support brand and business objectives
• Create and adapt high-quality designs across digital, social media, print, and out-of-home formats
• Provide art direction for photography and video productions, working closely with colleagues and external production partners
• Shape, 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 channels
• Present creative work, incorporate feedback, and collaborate with marketing and compliance stakeholders through the approval process
• Manage multiple briefs and deadlines, taking ownership of creative delivery from concept to production-ready artwork

Your Profile

• 7+ years of experience in art direction and concept design, ideally within a creative agency or in-house team
• A strong portfolio demonstrating original ideas, visual storytelling, and high-quality design across channels
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; experience with Figma is an advantage
• Strong understanding of typography, composition, branding, and the production requirements of digital and print formats
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across disciplines, and balance creative ambition with practical delivery
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; experience in financial services or other regulated industries is an advantage

We get curious people invested in the world

When 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!