Art Director (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Köln

HEY YOU!

Are you an experienced professional from a creative agency looking for a fresh challenge? Do you have a passion for gaming, a creative mind, and an eye for innovation? Are you a master at turning concepts into visual storytelling?

Then you're exactly right for us as an Art Director (m/f/d)! As an Art Director (m/f/d), you'll collaborate with a talented copywriter and work under the guidance of our Creative Director to bring big ideas to life. Your mission: craft innovative, visually stunning campaigns that resonate with gamers worldwide.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

Concept Development: Collaborate with your copywriting partner to brainstorm and execute creative concepts based on client briefs.
Visual Design: Lead the design process, including mood boards, sketches, storyboards, and final assets, ensuring all visuals are on-brand and aligned with the campaign strategy.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with designers, strategists, and project managers to deliver seamless campaigns across multiple channels.
Gaming Centric Creativity: Tap into the latest gaming trends and aesthetics to create content that speaks authentically to the gaming community.
Presentations: Clearly communicate ideas through pitches, mood boards, and visual presentations to both internal teams and clients.

TO SUCCEED YOU NEED

Multi-years experience as an Art Director in advertising or a similar creative field.
Very good skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, 3D Software and other design tools
A strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and polished design skills (gaming-related work is a huge plus).
A good understanding the gaming audience and you know how to speak their language visually.
You are an excellent communicator and a collaborative team player.
You thrive under deadlines and know how to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

EVEN BETTER IF

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in German
You follow and are up to date about Esports
You have won creative / design awards

YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH

Scale-up atmosphere: exciting projects with plenty of creative freedom and an environment in which everyone can thrive
Urban Sports Club membership: We support your health with a USC membership M for 9.90 euros and L for 49.90 euros
nilo.health: We invest in your mental health and personal development with our nilo.health tool with access to psychological counseling sessions and various training formats
Vacation: We value your recovery with 30 days of vacation for full-time employees as well as additional days off at Christmas, New Year's Eve and, for Cologne's carnival enthusiasts, Rose Monday
Wednesday Lunch: Every Wednesday your lunch in the office is on us
Refreshments in the office: Enjoy a selection of drinks and (in summer) ice cream in the office
Company parties at any time of the year: Time together is important to us - celebrate with us at the spring, summer, fall and winter parties at various locations in Cologne
Corporate benefits: Benefit from discount codes for various brands in the areas of fashion, travel, electronics, furniture, etc.
Company pension scheme: Get advice and insurance for your future
Flexible trust-based working hours: Find the right work-life balance for you with core working hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and compensation days for your overtime.

AND NOW?

We firmly believe that the best ideas come from a diverse mix of perspectives, which is why we welcome everyone! Regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or whether you have a disability - we look forward to receiving your application.

Does that sound exciting to you? Then let's go, we look forward to receiving your application!

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About us

build a rocket is a consulting agency that specializes in the implementation, planning and conception of projects, strategies and campaigns in the Esports segment.

We support our clients and partners in the realization of creative solutions that are always authentic and effective at the same time.

The company was founded in 2016 by Alexander Albrecht and Tobias Heim. Our team operates from an office in the heart of Cologne's Ehrenfeld district. We have been part of the Sportfive family since 2021.

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Your application!

We are excited that you are interested in becoming a part of build a rocket! Please upload your application using this form. A cover letter is not a must, nevertheless we are happy about a short outline of your motivation :-) If you have any difficulties uploading your application, please contact people@buildarocket.com.