Design Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Design Lead (AI): Leading the development of creative concepts for digital and social media campaigns, utilizing AI tools to enhance visual content creation and improve workflow efficiency with an accent on visual storytelling and strategic alignment. Focus on inspiring and mentoring junior team members while ensuring high-quality visual outcomes and optimizing creative work with current design trends and digital innovations.

Location: Heidelberg, Germany (Office presence expected at minimum 2 days per week)

Company

OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands.

What you will do

• Lead the development of creative concepts for digital and social media campaigns in collaboration with copywriters and teams from various departments.
• Utilize industry-leading AI tools to enhance the creation of visual content and improve workflow efficiency.
• Design and produce engaging visual content that aligns with strategic objectives and brand guidelines.
• Develop and deliver sophisticated presentations to clearly communicate visual strategies to clients and stakeholders.
• Stay at the forefront of current design trends, digital innovations, and advancements in AI to optimize creative work.
• Support and mentor junior team members, fostering their growth and ensuring high-quality visual outcomes.

Requirements

• An impressive portfolio demonstrating outstanding conceptual thinking and creative design skills.
• Proficiency in English is required, and having German skills at a B2 level would be an advantage.
• Extensive experience in digital and agency environments with a proven track record of successful projects.
• Proficient in using design tools such as the Adobe Creative Suite and modern AI technologies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, coupled with the ability to inspire and lead a creative team.
• Please note it's a 18-month Contract with the option for extension

Nice to have

• Experience in the FMCG industry.
• Expertise in multi-market campaigns.
• Award-winning projects in your portfolio.

Culture & Benefits

• Committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.
• All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
• OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets.
• Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.