Senior Art Director

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. SENIOR ART DIRECTOR LOCATION: Barcelona, Spain REPORTING TO: Creative Director A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE ROLE AND TEAM Working in direct partnership with a leading European pet care client (part of a major international food group), the Senior Art Director will lead the visual craft, conceptual design, and art direction for four iconic pet care brands. Embedded within our dedicated on-site agency hub in Barcelona, you will partner closely with a Senior Copywriter to form a powerhouse conceptual creative duo. Working directly with the client's Global Brand Teams, your focus will be upstream and platform-defining: translating global strategy into arresting visual ideas, distinct brand identities, hero campaign assets, and comprehensive global master toolkits designed for worldwide impact. This role is built for a visually ambitious, craft-obsessed Art Director who thrives on conceptual storytelling, setting high aesthetic standards, and creating campaigns that celebrate the bond between pets and pet parents globally. WHAT IS REQUIRED • Conceptual campaign ideation: Partner with the Senior Copywriter to ideate, craft, and pitch big, multi-channel campaign platforms and visual territories for global briefs. • Global master toolkits & guidelines: Architect and design comprehensive visual master toolkits, campaign playbooks, photography and motion style guides, and design systems for global rollouts. • Visual craft & execution: Direct and craft high-end visual executions across the full campaign ecosystem, including brand films, digital and social activations, key visuals, print, packaging touchpoints, and retail/POS. • Art direction & shoot leadership: Provide visual direction on film and photography shoots, collaborating with production partners, directors, photographers, and retouchers to bring creative concepts to life. • AI proficiency: Comfort producing static images and videos with the help of different AI platforms is expected. • Client pitching & influence: Present visual concepts, design rationale, and art direction territories directly to the client's Global Brand Directors and marketing leads with clarity and conviction. • Brand guardianship: Ensure visual consistency, premium craft, and distinct identity separation across each of the four unique pet food brands. • Studio mentorship: Collaborate with and mentor designers, artworkers, and junior creatives, elevating the overall design and art direction benchmark across the studio. WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE • Experience: 6+ years of art direction and conceptual design experience within top-tier advertising agencies, design studios, or dedicated creative setups. • Portfolio: An outstanding portfolio showcasing big-idea conceptual thinking, integrated global campaigns, impeccable typography, and modern digital and visual craft. • Sector background: Experience working on FMCG, CPG, Pet Care, or lifestyle brands is highly desirable. Experience developing distinct visual worlds for multiple brands within a single portfolio is a strong plus. • Global campaign scope: Demonstrated experience building global master