Junior Art Director

1w1 week ago

Pahnke GmbH & Co. KG

Hamburg, DE · Full-time · €38,000 – €52,000

About this role

You develop integrated campaigns and visual ideas with the team that function across channels and platforms. You actively contribute to idea development and work closely with Copy, Strategy, and Consulting from the first thought to implementation. This role focuses on creating visual narratives that are consistent across various channels.

Day-to-day involves building campaigns logically and developing a sense for linking classical and digital media. You gain understanding of relevant Social-Media platforms' mechanics. The emphasis is on Mobile-First approaches and platform-appropriate ideas.

Collaborate in a team that takes integration seriously and shares knowledge. Enjoy high standards with appreciative interaction in an agency overlooking St. Pauli. Work conceptually on large campaigns while taking on your own small projects.

Grow by integrating AI tools creatively for ideation, visuals, or content production. Receive openness for feedback and continuous professional and creative development. Bring ideas to life across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Requirements

1–3 years experience as (Junior) Art Director in an agency (e.g. through internships, training, or as working student)
First experience developing integrated campaigns with focus on Social Media and Mobile-First approaches
Good understanding of Social-Media platforms, logics, trends, and formats (e.g. TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Sense for visual storytelling, imagery, design, and typography especially in digital context
Confident use of Adobe Creative Suite and first experiences with Motion, 3D, or AI tools
Interest in integrating AI tools creatively into workflow for ideation, visuals, or content production
Portfolio showing how you think, develop ideas, and transfer to channels – not just visual appeal

Responsibilities

Develop integrated campaigns and visual ideas that function across channels and platforms
Contribute actively to idea development and collaborate with Copy, Strategy, and Consulting from concept to execution
Build campaigns logically and develop visual narratives consistent across channels
Understand mechanics of relevant Social-Media platforms
Link classical and digital media effectively
Work on large campaigns conceptually and take on own small projects
Bring in and implement ideas platform-appropriately