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Senior Designer & Art Director

Germany, Hamburg · Job Posted April 01, 2026
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We are looking for a Senior Designer & Art Director to shape and elevate the visual identity of our brands across fashion, digital, and experiential touchpoints. This role is ideal for someone with a strong creative vision, deep understanding of fashion aesthetics, and the ability to translate brand DNA into compelling visuals; from product details to full-scale campaigns and events. You will play a key role in defining and executing creative direction, working across multiple projects that span brand design, campaigns, and events. Depending on your seniority and experience, you will take on a high level of ownership and autonomy, helping guide both strategy and execution.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and execute brand identities (CI), including logo design and full visual brand guidelines
  • Ensure designs are adaptable across: Fashion collections
  • E-commerce and digital platforms
  • Social media
  • Print and physical assets
  • Maintain and evolve consistent brand standards across all touchpoints
  • Conceptualize and develop brand look & feel and seasonal visual directions
  • Lead and execute creative campaigns, from ideation to production and post production
  • Art direct shoots, including styling references, mood boards, and on-set direction
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams and external creatives (producers, photographers, stylists, etc.)
  • Create visual concepts and CI for our ABOUT YOU events, including fashion shows and branded experiences
  • Translate thematic ideas into cohesive, immersive visual environments
  • Oversee design execution across physical and digital event assets
  • Develop a strong understanding of each brand’s DNA, positioning, and audience
  • Contribute to and help define visual strategy and long-term creative direction
  • Stay ahead of trends in fashion, design, and culture, bringing fresh and relevant perspectives

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in design and art direction, ideally within fashion, lifestyle, or creative agencies/studios
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating: Brand identity and logo design
  • Campaign and art direction work
  • Experience across digital, print, and product applications
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Hands-on experience with creative AI tools (e.g., image generation, editing, ideation)
  • Excellent visual taste and a deep understanding of fashion aesthetics and trends
  • Ability to think conceptually and execute at a high level of craft
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to have

  • Experience working with social media platforms (especially Instagram and TikTok) and understanding of digital-first storytelling
  • Skills in video editing, motion design, or photography
  • Experience working with or directing talent/influencers

What we offer

  • Hybrid working
  • Fresh fruit every day
  • Sports courses
  • Exclusive employee discounts
  • Free drinks
  • Language courses
  • Company parties
  • Help in the relocation process
  • Mobility subsidy
  • Central Location
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Company pension
  • Professional training
  • Dog-friendly office
  • AY Academy
  • Feedback Culture
  • Job Bikes

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