Social Art Director (m/w/d)
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About the Position
Social Art Director (m/w/d)
Vollzeit · Standort Wuppertal (kein Full Remote)
About the Company
We are the best agency in Germany. Officially.
pechschwarz® is a multidisciplinary brand agency specialising in strategy, branding, web design, content creation, search and social marketing. We develop brands and digital platforms that shape and propel companies forward at crucial moments in their development. Our approach combines strategy, design, technology and content to create integrated brand experiences – digital, scalable and effective. We employ people who take responsibility, remain curious and are keen to build strong brands.
Why this role is important
Today, social media serves as a stage, a platform for engagement and a driver of growth all at once. As a Social Art Director, you develop creative concepts for social content and campaigns, and ensure that content not only looks good but also makes an impact. You shape our clients’ visual identity and develop formats that make brands visible and relevant.
Responsibilities
- Developing creative concepts for social media content and campaigns
- Design of social media content (posts, stories, reels, adverts)
- Consistency of visual concepts across different platforms
- Collaboration with Strategy, Content and Project Management
- Mentoring design and content teams
- Monitoring and interpreting current social and design trends
- Presenting ideas to clients and internally
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in social design or digital design
- at least 2 years’ experience as an Art Director or in a similar role
- a portfolio featuring strong campaigns and social projects
- proficient in using Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma
- a good understanding of platform mechanics and social media formats
- very good German and good English
- a structured approach to work and clear communication
Crafts & Tools
You are confident in:
- Design & Motion Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
- Design Systems Figma (Auto Layout, components, variants, prototyping)
- Social & Motion Animation and motion graphics for social media
- AI tools Tools for creative exploration (e.g. Midjourney, Runway, Krea) are welcome.
We Offer
- challenging projects involving brands from a range of sectors
- an interdisciplinary team comprising Strategy, Design, Content and Development
- modern facilities and structured processes
- permanent contracts and fair pay
- 28 days’ holiday plus time off at Christmas and New Year’s Eve
- Drinks, snacks and regular team events
- an environment where you can take on responsibility and develop
Application Process
Please send us your full application via our application form. These include:
- Curriculum Vitae (including photograph)
- Portfolio or examples of work (if relevant to the role)
- Desired salary
- earliest possible start date
The more complete your application is, the quicker we can review it (note that incomplete applications will not be considered).
We get to know each other during a brief chat. The main thing here is to understand:
- who you are
- the path you have taken so far
- what you enjoy working on
- the direction in which you’d like to develop
Above all, we listen and want to understand how you think and work.
This conversation focuses more on the way we work and how we collaborate. We’ll be discussing:
- how we work at pechschwarz®
- what we expect from our team
- how you might fit into our way of working and our culture
At the same time, you’ll get a realistic insight into how we carry out projects and what our day-to-day work is like.
Depending on the role, we’ll look through your previous work or projects together. It’s not just about the result, but above all about:
- as you think
- how you solve problems
- how you make decisions
For some roles, there may also be a short case study.
During our final meeting, we will clarify any outstanding issues, discuss the general terms and conditions, and work together to assess whether this collaboration is a good fit for both parties.
If everything is in order, the next step follows.
Once we’ve got together, we’ll start your onboarding process and you’ll become part of our team.
We can’t wait to hear from you
Sandrine Success Manager
[email protected] +49 202 25855303
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