Art Director

About the role

The Art Director will develop compelling creative and visual responses to complex business challenges in collaboration with strategists and consultants. This role involves leading the development of visual identities and systematically managing brands across various touchpoints including digital, print, and motion. You will also provide professional guidance and coordination for a team of graphic designers while contributing to the growth of the creative department.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative lead ideas, visual concepts, and brand identities in close cooperation with strategists and consultants.
• Create and evolve logos, design systems, brand guidelines, typography, color systems, and imagery.
• Lead the conceptual and design direction of digital brand applications, particularly websites and responsive design systems.
• Develop campaigns and brand communication across web, social media, motion, and print touchpoints.
• Present and represent concepts and solutions to clients.
• Provide professional leadership and coordination for a team of graphic designers.
• Mentor and support designers in their professional and creative development.
• Monitor and integrate new creative technologies, especially AI-supported tools and workflows.

Required skills

• Branding
• Corporate Design
• Visual Identity
• Design Systems
• Typography
• UX/UI
• Figma
• Adobe Creative Suite
• AI tools
• German
• English

Nice to have

• Motion
• After Effects

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of professional experience in a branding, marketing, or creative agency
• Proven experience in branding and corporate design
• Portfolio including website design

Benefits

• 29 days of vacation
• Lunch subsidy
• Free drinks
• Coffee
• Fresh fruit
• Professional development opportunities
• Company events

About the Company

House of Manus Studio works holistically with international manufacturing, design, and luxury companies on corporate transformation, brand and product development, and growth strategies. As part of the Hotz Group, the studio combines strategic and entrepreneurial thinking with excellent creative work.