Art Director with Team Lead Responsibility

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.

Job Description 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%)

• 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 such as 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 or

Please submit your application in English .