Senior Art Director (m/f/d)

We at the Zeitgeist Group are an unbeatable team. We are driven by our enthusiasm and passion for our products and brands, because we build more than just watches and lifestyle products. We build an attitude to life. As a group consisting of Zeitgeist GmbH, Lilienthal Lifestyle GmbH, Temporex Lifestyle GmbH of Zeitgeist Inc. and Zeitgeist Asia, we operate globally with more than 90 team members in Essen, Berlin, Philadelphia/USA and Hong Kong.

With our unique products of the brands Lilienthal Berlin, DETOMASO, Yves Camani and Kooja we inspire customers all over Europe, Great Britain, USA and Asia. As a young group of companies, we are constantly developing ourselves, our team and our products - our guiding principle is: "Creating better times". This also motivates us - especially with a view to the future - to take measures to offer not only an excellent design, but also a truly sustainable product that has been manufactured with great respect for people and the environment.
 

We are looking for a highly creative and experienced Senior Art Director

to join our team in Berlin. If you have a strong passion for lifestyle content creation, a keen eye for aesthetics, and the ability to bring compelling visual narratives to life, we’d love to hear from you!

• Art Direction for each brand: Oversee and refine the visual identity of Lilienthal Berlin, Detomaso, and KOOJA, ensuring brand differentiation and consistency across all touchpoints.
• Develop design systems: Improve and maintain brand-specific design systems, including guidelines for typography, color, imagery, and layout principles to ensure consistency across digital assets.
• Develop and execute creative concepts: Lead the creation of creative concepts for campaigns, ad creatives, and eCommerce content to enhance brand presence and drive performance across paid and organic channels.
• Lead productions and talent selection: Oversee and direct photo and video shoots, from concept to final execution, including talent selection (models, photographers, and stylists) to align with brand aesthetics and campaign goals.
• Guide & quality-control graphic design: Manage and provide feedback to the Media Design team, ensuring that all assets meet brand and quality standards.
• Stay ahead of trends: Monitor industry trends and translate them into fresh and creative ideas that strengthen brand positioning and product roadmap development.

• 3+ years of experience as an Art Director, preferably in the fashion and lifestyle industry
• Proven track record in leading and directing photo and video shoots
• Strong understanding of branding, visual storytelling, and digital content creation
• Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
• A great sense of composition, color, and typography
• Leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire the Media Design team
• Fluent in English (German is a plus)

• Onboarding: with a buddy at your side and on-the-job training, we will guide you through your detailed onboarding programme 
• Team spirit: A cool, motivated team will give you a warm welcome and look forward to getting to know you at the company breakfast, vitamin day or after-work drinks at the table tennis tournament
• Organization & culture: Flat hierarchies, short, transparent paths and a lively, appreciative corporate culture with a culture & feel good team, great activities and events
• Your development: An environment in which you have the opportunity to grow with your tasks and take on new challenges - we encourage your personal and professional growth and want to develop both the entire Zeitgeist Group and yourself with you
• Workplace: We offer you a modern, sustainable workplace with loft flair in a central location in Berlin-Friedrichshain and the option of mobile working
• Working hours: Your working hours are flexible and you can take Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and your birthday off!
• Benefits: Bike leasing, Employee discounts on our products, meal allowance, subsidy for your Germany ticket or subsidy for your company fitness membership
• Food & Drinks: In addition to standard catering such as water, tea, coffee, fruit, vegetables and muesli bars, we regularly offer joint breakfasts, snacks and lunches

• A creative and dynamic working environment in the heart of Berlin
• The opportunity to contribute to the growth of three brands with great potential
• An international team with a passion for design and innovation
• Room for personal growth and professional development

We firmly believe that diversity is a strength and promotes innovation and growth. Our goal is to create an environment in which everyone has equal opportunities and fair treatment regardless of their gender, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics. We therefore expressly encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for a job with us.