Senior Art Director

Back Market is the world’s leading refurbished electronics marketplace with a team of 650 people, powering operations in 18 countries (and counting!).<br/>Named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2019 and again in 2021, our mission is simple: empowering people to consume tech sustainably by offering folks a high quality, accessible, and more eco-friendly alternative to buying new electronics. Why? Refurbished tech helps <a href="https://www.backmarket.com/content/event/new-vs-refursbished-environmental-impact/68">lower our collective environmental impact</a>. We have indeed contributed to avoid the production of more than 1,000,000 tons of CO2e worldwide since our launch in 2014.<br/>Be part of an exciting and growing international adventure that will change the way the world consumes tech.<br/><u><b>About the role: </b></u><br/><span>Join our growing In-House Creative Agency as a </span><b>Senior Art Director</b><span>, specializing in </span><b>brand marketing, product storytelling, social media, and video content</b><span>. In this role, you will drive creative excellence, shape visual storytelling, and set the creative vision for Back Market’s brand presence across digital and traditional platforms. You’ll collaborate within a dynamic international team, working closely with overseas colleagues, cross-functional partners, and reporting to the </span><b>Senior Lead Art Director</b><span>.</span><br/><span>As a Senior Art Director , you’ll be responsible for pushing the boundaries of brand creativity, ensuring a best-in-class design approach that strengthens Back Market’s cultural relevance and global impact. Your expertise in visual design, social media storytelling, and brand communication will be instrumental in crafting high-impact campaigns from concept to execution.</span> <h3>YOUR MISSION (IF YOU ACCEPT IT): 🥇</h3> <ul> <li><b>Lead the execution</b> of Back Market’s global design identity across multiple channels, including traditional advertising (film, out-of-home, print), digital (website, app, digital ads), social media (motion &amp; static content), and experiential activations.</li><li><b>Drive creative excellence</b> across all marketing and social media communications, ensuring innovation and consistency in brand expression.</li><li><b>Own the visual storytelling</b> for Back Market’s social media platforms, ensuring a unique and culturally relevant aesthetic that differentiates the brand.</li><li><b>Collaborate closely</b> with the in-house social media team to conceptualize, design, and produce engaging content that drives audience connection and brand affinity.</li><li><b>Mentor and inspire</b> junior designers and art directors, fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and high design standards.</li><li><b>Partner with external creators</b> including designers, illustrators, animators, filmmakers, and experiential designers to push creative boundaries and bring campaigns to life.</li><li>Elevate Back Market’s <b>brand impact globally</b> through <b>highly crafted, breakthrough creative</b>.</li><li>Design <b>social-first content</b> that resonates with cultural moments and trends, establishing Back Market as a <b>leader in digital storytelling</b>.</li><li>Champion and evolve the <b>Brand Visual Identity</b>, ensuring consistency and high standards across all touchpoints.</li><li>Push the brand’s mission—<b>“do more with what we already have”</b>—into the future with <b>bold, innovative creativity</b>.</li><li>Transform Back Market into a <b>household name</b> that is widely recognized, trusted, and admired.</li><li><b>Long-term goal:</b> Define and develop a <b>distinct visual world and social identity</b> across Back Market’s social media channels, ensuring long-term brand cohesion and recognition.</li></ul> <h3>YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF YOU HAVE: ⭐</h3> <ul> <li><b>8+ years of experience</b> in art direction, design leadership, or a related field, with a strong background in <b>brand marketing and social media content creation</b>.</li><li>A <b>proven track record</b> of delivering <b>high-quality, culture-defining creative</b> that stands out in competitive markets.</li><li><b>Expertise in digital storytelling</b>, with a keen understanding of social media trends, platform dynamics, and audience engagement.</li><li>A strong <b>design leadership mentality</b>, with the ability to mentor, guide, and <b>elevate creative teams</b>.</li><li>A strategic mindset, with the ability to align <b>brand storytelling with business goals</b> while maintaining exceptional creative quality.</li><li><b>Mastery of design tools</b> (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and a strong understanding of motion design, typography, and composition.</li></ul><b>WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US ? ✌🏼</b><br/>- <b>A meaningful job:</b> you will help avoid thousands of tons of electronic waste and fight against planned obsolescence. It counts!- <b>A meaningful company</b>: we became a miss