Art Director – Cologne

• Develop innovative concepts and visual ideas for campaigns, brand identities, and digital products

• Lead the creative team, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development

• Review creative work, copy, and visuals to ensure high quality standards

• Present and champion creative ideas internally and to clients

• Incorporate current design trends, technologies, and AI-powered tools into workflows

• Work closely with project management and interdisciplinary teams to ensure efficient workflows

Requirements

• Degree or vocational training in graphic design, communication design, or motion design—or equivalent experience

• Several years of agency experience as a Senior Graphic Designer or Art Director

• Experience in motion design, 3D visualization, UX/UI, or content creation

• Strong sense of style, aesthetics, composition, and visual storytelling

• Experience providing professional leadership to teams and taking responsibility

• Enthusiasm for innovative ideas and concepts, together with a commitment to creative excellence

• Knowledge of production processes

• Proficiency in standard design tools, especially Adobe Creative Suite

• Experience using modern technologies such as generative AI to support creative processes

• Good command of German, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in graphic design, motion design, and visual storytelling, with a strong command of Adobe Creative Suite and modern technologies like generative AI. Proven leadership skills in guiding creative teams and ensuring high-quality standards in design outputs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Graphic Design

• Motion Design

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Team Leadership

• Visual Storytelling

Hard Skills

• Graphic Design

• Motion Design

• 3D Visualization

• UX/UI Design

• Content Creation

• Visual Aesthetics

• Composition

• Production Processes

• Generative AI

Soft Skills

• Constructive Feedback

• Communication Skills

• Enthusiasm for Innovation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Degree in Graphic Design

• Vocational Training in Communication Design

• Vocational Training in Motion Design

Industry Keywords

• Creative Excellence

• Agency Experience

• Creative Campaigns

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite

• AI-Powered Tools