Senior Art Director

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Art Director with a flair for bold creative ideas, excellent visual instincts, and rapid, top-quality delivery. A passion for interior design, solid grasp of creative culture, and the ability to craft resonant content—especially for social media—are essential. This permanent position is based in Munich and involves leading the visual narration for brand and product campaigns, managing all stages of photoshoots from concept through execution, and shaping the evolving creative direction of our company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create compelling visual concepts for campaigns, product stories, social media content, and key brand events
• Convert abstract ideas into comprehensive creative guidelines via moodboards, storyboards, layout samples, and shot breakdowns
• Direct and oversee photo and video productions from start to finish, including casting, set management, music selection, and supervising editing
• Maintain high visual standards across marketing channels focusing on impactful and relevant social media presence
• Collaborate intimately with production, styling, and content teams to realize ideas consistently and flawlessly
• Work hand-in-hand with copywriters, producers, stylists, editors, and graphic designers to deliver unified creative outputs
• Drive continuous enhancement of the company’s visual identity

Candidate Profile

• At least five years of experience in brand strategy, a creative agency, or production environment, ideally within premium, lifestyle, or design-centric brands
• A robust portfolio demonstrating conceptual creativity, art direction, and proficiency in photography
• Thorough understanding of visual trends and culture and the dynamics of idea propagation on social media platforms
• Practical hands-on experience with photo and video media formats
• Capability to deliver work swiftly without sacrificing quality, incorporating AI or automation tools as appropriate
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, integrating well with production teams
• Fluent in English

About the Company

Westwing is Europe’s leading brand in beautiful living e-commerce, operational in over 20 European countries. It achieved a GMV of EUR 507 million in 2025 and provides a unique blend of the Westwing Collection alongside third-party design brands across shopping, daily specials, stores, and B2B services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Munich, it is publicly traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since October 2018. Our diverse professional team operates in a high-performance yet informal and international environment that encourages creative disruption, courage to innovate, and collaborative success.

Work Environment and Benefits

• A culture based on trust, feedback, and collaboration that promotes high performance
• An inspiring international atmosphere empowering expansive thinking, ownership, and personal growth
• Flexible hybrid working model with three mandatory days in the office weekly for effective teamwork
• Remote work options for up to four weeks per year to encourage fresh perspectives and ideas
• Generous 30 days paid leave for rest and recharge
• Modern, dog-friendly central office with inspiring workspaces, a sunny terrace, and culinary options
• Exclusive discounts on Westwing and partner brand items ranging from 10% to 40%, plus special occasion vouchers
• Support for mental health, sports memberships, and preventive healthcare
• Eco-friendly commuting incentives including discounted public transit and JobRad bike leasing
• Family-friendly programs such as an on-site daycare and partnerships with language providers
• A yearly Social Impact Day dedicated to community engagement
• Regular team celebrations such as movie nights and seasonal parties to foster camaraderie

Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace diversity as a core cultural value, promoting inclusivity by respecting individual uniqueness, cultural backgrounds, and equal opportunities for all.