Art Director

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OLIVER Agency

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hybrid

Posted April 22, 2026

Job Description

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

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

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Employment: 12-month FTC with view to extend

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role sits within a newly built global in‑house studio in Amsterdam, created for a leading international domestic appliances brand spanning categories such as air fryers, coffee machines, vacuum cleaners, and home tech.

The studio operates with the pace and ambition of an agency, combined with the strategic depth and scale of an in‑house team - delivering social‑first, digital‑led creative across global and local markets.

As an Art Director, you’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering visually compelling, culturally relevant creative that brings everyday products to life on social and beyond. You’ll work closely with copywriters, designers, content creators, strategists, and account teams to produce work that is on‑brand, platform‑native, and commercially effective.

You’ll manage projects end‑to‑end, present work to clients, and help evolve the brand’s visual language across channels, with the support of senior creative leadership.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Produce original creative concepts for social‑first content, digital campaigns, and integrated activations
Approach briefs strategically, ensuring all art direction delivers clearly against objectives and brand goals
Develop and evolve visual systems and art direction across products, sub‑brands, and markets
Create work that balances brand consistency with platform‑native expression
Work closely with designers, motion designers, and content creators, reviewing and guiding execution to ensure quality and craft
Collaborate with strategy, social, and production teams to bring ideas to life efficiently
Brainstorm visual and conceptual ideas with copywriters and the wider creative team
Ensure creative output is innovative, culturally relevant, and attuned to social trends and platform behaviour
Pitch and present creative concepts, campaigns, and visual approaches internally and to clients
Deliver proactive creative ideas and visual thinking on an ongoing basis
Interrogate briefs, ask the right questions, and work with account and production teams to clarify requirements
Maintain a strong eye for detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality across all outputs
Stay up to date with design, advertising, social, and emerging tech trends
Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and become a trusted creative partner at market