Senior Art Director

at  Patriksson Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a visionary Senior Art Director to elevate the creative impact of our projects. In this role, you will shape and lead creative development, actively engaging with clients to refine project scope and expectations. You’ll not only drive conceptual direction but also produce and oversee visual work across digital, social, video, and print channels, embedding the client’s brand and products deeply within the crafted visual language.
You will forge strong, seamless collaboration across departments, blending strategic insight with with hands-on creative execution to deliver work of exceptional quality. The ideal candidate is detail-obsessed, aesthetically sharp, adept at building partnerships, and capable of both inspiring and guiding the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record as an Art Director with 5+ years of experience in an agency environment, freelance projects, or client-side roles, with a background in working with brands across various categories, both locally and internationally.
• Conceptually strong, with a talent for landing unexpected ideas and packaging them into compelling concepts that bring fresh thinking to the team.
• Strong visual skills and expertise in industry-standard design tools (e.g. Adobe suite including AfterEffects, Figma, and video editing tools)
• Experience in developing and executing visual concepts and campaigns for omnichannel marketing and advertising.
• Holistic view of communication and a solid understanding of brands and branding, with the ability to see the big picture and think conceptually.
• Special consideration will be given to candidates with strong examples of work in digital environments and motion graphics.
• Analytical and presentation skills, with the ability to swiftly translate them into project documents and presentations.
• Solution-oriented and flexible, with an eye for new opportunities.
• Passionate about the creative industries, with a keen knowledge of current trends.
• Fluent in both written and spoken Swedish and English.
  This is a permanent position with a 6-month probation period. Employment will start according to agreement. We look forward to receiving your application

• Develop creative concepts and communication strategies in partnership with Creative Lead, Brand Director and client team, translating ideas into innovative visual assets and storytelling across channels.
• Manage projects from initiation to completion, leading the creative work through conceptualization, execution, and production with support from Creative lead and project management.
• Lead design direction to ensure consistency and quality across all visual outputs, for new business opportunities as well as client projects.
• Produce visuals tailored to diverse communication channels.
• Act as the force in visual execution in dedicated client projects, overseeing quality control for the creative work.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members and external partners.
• Mentor teams in commercial art principles, nurturing strategic and creative thinking and skills, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Be humble, respect and trust others to create a comfortable working environment.
• Stay informed on emerging technology, sharing relevant insights and inspiring creative ideas.
• Demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard design software.
• Uphold recognition for creative and impactful solutions that adopt conceptual and strategic thinking.
• Manage project timelines to ensure timely delivery of high-standard creative assets.
• Conduct visual research and stay updated on trends in design, branding, and media to continuously enhance our creative output