Art Director (Graphic Design)

TL;DR

Art Director (Graphic Design): Shaping and delivering visually compelling, social-first creative for a leading international domestic appliances brand with an accent on platform-native expression and visual storytelling. Focus on developing visual systems across multiple markets and translating strategic briefs into high-impact digital campaigns.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Company

OLIVER is a specialist in designing and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for global brands.

What you will do

• Produce original creative concepts for social-first content, digital campaigns, and integrated activations.
• Develop and evolve visual systems and art direction across products, sub-brands, and global markets.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and motion artists to ensure high-quality execution and craft.
• Pitch and present creative concepts and visual approaches to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Stay current with social trends and emerging technologies to ensure innovative and culturally relevant output.
• Manage projects end-to-end, ensuring brand consistency and commercial effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Art Director within a creative, digital, or integrated agency environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating social-first, digitally led creative work.
• Expertise in layout, typography, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Deep knowledge of social media platforms, formats, and current trends.
• Must be based in or able to work from Amsterdam, Netherlands.
• Confidence in presenting and articulating creative ideas clearly and convincingly.

Nice to have

• Experience adapting creative work for multiple international markets or different audiences.
• Curiosity and exposure to AI tools and emerging creative technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a newly built global in-house studio for a leading international brand.
• Collaborative environment that values energy, curiosity, and optimism.
• Professional growth through a culture of continuous learning and listening.
• Commitment to an inclusive, anti-racist, and sustainable working environment.
• 12-month Fixed Term Contract with a view to extend.