Senior Art Director

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

. Develop and translate creative concepts into relevant and engaging social media content for different platforms .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing engaging social media content and visual storytelling while adhering to brand guidelines. Proficient in creating high-quality presentations and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

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Senior Art Director ExperienceSocial Media Content DevelopmentVisual StorytellingPhotoshop and Illustrator ProficiencyPowerPoint Presentation Design

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Hard Skills

Visual Concept DevelopmentCreative DirectionPresentation DesignAI-Powered Creative WorkflowsVideo EditingMotion Design

Soft Skills

Client InteractionTeam CollaborationCreative Presentation

Tools & Technologies

PhotoshopIllustratorPowerPointPremiere ProAfter Effects

Industry Keywords

Social-First CommunicationDigital ContentVisual IdeationBrand Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and translate creative concepts into relevant and engaging social media content for different platforms
Provide art direction for social-first and always-on content, campaigns, and content formats, from the initial idea through final execution
Develop strong visual concepts, layouts, and key visuals within existing brand guidelines
Conceptualize and design high-quality PowerPoint presentations, including storytelling and visual execution
Work closely with Social Media Management, Strategy, Account Management, and Project Management
Present creative concepts and ideas internally and to clients
Ensure consistently high creative and visual quality across all deliverable assets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior Art Director with extensive experience in social media and digital content
Strong understanding of contemporary design, visual storytelling, and social-first communication
Excellent knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator, with openness to using other relevant creative tools
Excellent PowerPoint and presentation design skills
Experience with AI-powered creative workflows, visual ideation, and image generation, along with curiosity about new tools and ways of working
Confident in direct client interactions and enthusiastic about working in interdisciplinary teams
Basic knowledge of video editing and motion design using Premiere Pro and After Effects is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Extensive learning and development opportunities, including access to the Bertelsmann Learning platform
Flexible mobility and fitness benefits (e.g., Urban Sports Club, JobRad, or a public transport pass)
Mental health support through nilo.health
Flexible working hours, mobile office and remote work options, plus sabbatical opportunities
26 days of annual leave, plus your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve off
Childcare allowance and additional family benefits
Two Social Days per year for volunteering and community engagement
Dog-friendly offices and an open, collegial company culture
Employee discounts
Access to RTL+ for entertainment, series, shows, and more
Company pension plan to provide additional financial security in retirement