Art Director (AI + Beauty Exp) at Brandtechplus

Brandtech+ (formerly known as OLIVER+) is a global team of creative thinkers, tech-savvy trendsetters, and production pros specialising in film, CGI, automation, AI, motion design, and digital/print content. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our focus is to connect clients with high-quality solutions, talent and ambitious opportunities worldwide.  As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. Role: Art Director (Beauty Exp) Communication: Fluent in English Location: Remote working until further notice A Little Bit About the Role and Team: In today's fiercely competitive marketplace, achieving creative excellence across all eCommerce touchpoints is crucial. We are seeking a strong GenAi Art Director renowned for their outstanding work in the Beauty & Skincare sector to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to elevate our brand's presence and impact across Europe. Our ideal candidate will excel in high-volume adaptation, ensuring compliance, consistency, and competitiveness throughout the creative process. As the Sr Art Director, you will adeptly manage and inspire our talented design team, overseeing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring the highest quality from initial concept through to execution and delivery. This role offers the chance to work with iconic beauty brands as we launch a groundbreaking Europe-wide eCommerce Content Factory. By integrating automation and AI, we aim to revolutionize content creation and set new digital standards for online beauty experiences. If you're a multi-skilled art director with a passion for fostering a positive and productive design culture at IIG, we invite you to join us on this journey. What you will be doing: • Experience in Beauty and fashion Brand is a MUST.  • Must have E-Comm experience.  • Ability to produce modular InDesign templates that allow fast turnaround of Static assets for multiple channels and brands. Knowledge of Indesign data merge a plus.  • Familiarity with automation production and knowledge of Figma and Otomo  • Knowledge of Gen AI techniques and platform (Pencil) a plus.  • Able to proactively monitor the quality of design projects being produced and submitted by leading internal review sessions and seeking feedback from both internal and external stakeholders.   • Organise monthly work / successes / learnings to the wider SMT team to showcase work.   • Attending client meetings, present work, discuss needs and identify opportunities.    • To actively oversee and manage team meetings, forward scheduling meetings and work review meetings.  • Work with the PM/Studio Manager in coordinating the effective allocation of design talent, to provide effective support to meet creative project demands.    • A great eye for visuals and art direction across all touchpoints.  • To act as brand guardian to ensure all design collateral produced by the design team is faithful to the client’s brand guidelines.    • Able to partner with the clients on guideline improvements and train up the creative teams to deliver best in class eCom content.   • Skilled at managing, training and mentoring design team and overseeing professional development, offering support as required.  • As the senior design practitioner within the creative team, the Sr Art Director will combine first-class design expertise, creativity and thought leadership with commercial acumen and leadership gravitas.   Good to have: • 10+ years of experience in the advertising agencies. • Be hands-on with a strong focus on AI and digital (Beauty eCom experience essential). • Experienced in art directing complex, commercial, design projects involving senior stakeholders and interdisciplinary creative teams with strong experience across multiple industries. • Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Motion and video skills using After Effects. & Premiere. • An understanding of creating for responsive design across digital platforms incl. web, social media posts (primarily Instagram and Facebook) UI/UX and latest Social and Digital technology trends. • Strong typography, layout and technical skills with excellent attention to detail • Highly creative with the ability to generate ideas and practically contribute to design details, demonstrating exceptional pure graphic design and typography skills. • Have deep technical design skills in one or more discipline, e.g. Content Creation, Design for Digital, Brand Immersion, Events, Design for Print, User Experience, etc. • Have a proven ability to communicate and influence both team and stakeholders at all levels, including outside the design team. • Have a proven ability to effectively manage creative teams. • Have a high level of written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking. • Basic understanding and genuine interest in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, showcasing a curiosity for exploring its applications and potential impact.  Req ID - 15856 #LI-PG1 #BTG+ Our values shape everything we do: Be Ambitious to succeed  Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible  Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work  Be always learning and listening to understand  Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations  Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations  Brandtech+, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.  Brandtech+ has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.'