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We’re looking for Art Directors across different creative departments at Zalando Studios — each with a unique focus but united by one goal: shaping the visual storytelling of the Zalando brand. Whether your passion lies in fashion, beauty or sport, you’ll help bring ideas to life through bold concepts and high-quality execution across multiple channels. As an Art Director, you’ll collaborate with senior creatives and cross-functional partners to craft cohesive visual worlds that feel contemporary, vibrant, and relevant. You’ll have the opportunity to direct campaigns, photoshoots, and life experiences, ensuring each project reflects Zalando’s creative identity while pushing the boundaries of style and innovation.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute 360° creative campaign visuals across digital, print, and experiential formats in line with Zalando’s brand and visual guidelines
Champion innovative creative approaches, including the use of AI
Collaborate with strategists, copywriters, producers, designers, stylists, and other team members to bring cohesive and bold ideas to life
Lead small to medium-scale photo and film productions, guiding visual tone, energy, and storytelling on set
Build and present creative concepts, moodboards, and storyboards that merge fashion, design, and culture
Work independently on mid-sized creative briefs and support senior team members on larger campaigns
Collaborate closely with Senior Creatives and Creative Directors to evolve Zalando’s visual identity across lifestyle, performance, and cultural expressions
Partner with internal and external talent — including photographers, directors, stylists, athletes, and creators — ensuring creative excellence, authenticity, and innovation
Maintain awareness of trends in social media, fashion, culture and sport, to ensure relevance and originality in all creative output
Requirements:
3–5+ years of experience as an Art Director or in a comparable creative role within a fashion, lifestyle, beauty, or creative agency environment
Experience working with global brands is a plus
Strong conceptual thinking combined with hands-on execution skills across digital, print, video, and social media
Experience with photography, film, and production workflows
Experience with using AI for content generation and creative workflows is a plus
Demonstrates a refined visual sensibility and a deep understanding of contemporary culture, design, and emerging aesthetic trends
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Brings a strong eye for storytelling, detail, and craft
Organised and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
Holds a degree in Visual Communication, Design, Advertising, Fashion, or equivalent practical experience
Fluent in English, with an understanding of cultural nuance and creative collaboration across diverse teams
Nice to have:
Experience working with global brands is a plus
Experience with using AI for content generation and creative workflows is a plus
What we offer:
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review