Job Description

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.

and Key Responsibilities

Creative 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 Profile

We 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 pelle.hook@visualart.com

Please submit your application in English