Senior Art Director
We are seeking a talented and thoughtful Senior Art Director who is a designer, art director, and team leader. This is a hands-on role that balances the needs of the division, designers, and individual workload.
The ideal candidate has great human relationship skills, is passionate about communication and design, has an eye for detail, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Circular is a multidisciplinary agency based in Milan, specialized in creating strategies and design solutions for clients predominantly in the fashion, luxury, technology, music, and art fields.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and manage the creative vision and direction for every project, ensuring client needs are met and aligned with Circular's creative direction.
* Manage and mentor a wide team of designers, artists, directors, and photographers, providing guidance and feedback to ensure high-quality work.
* Closely collaborate with the management team to visually conceptualize ideas.
* Highly organized, prioritizing tasks and requests for multiple projects simultaneously.
* Hands-on projects, actively involved in all stages of production, including on-site shoots.
* Fully immersed in creative, cultural, art direction, and design knowledge, with a keen interest in new trends.
* Managing and contributing to recruiting new design and artist talents, as well as working closely with external vendors and freelancers.
* Leading by example, with an extreme eye for detail to ensure quality, accuracy, and brand consistency.
* Directly reporting to the Creative Director, maintaining a fluid and communicative relationship.
Requirements:
* Experience in high-quality creative executions across branding, content, campaigns, and events.
* Familiarity with productions (Photo / Video / CGI / Events).
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role with an agency, design studio, or brand.
* Ability to work with focus and accuracy.
* Solid portfolio demonstrating execution of various projects (with a focus on Fashion, Luxury, Accessories, Transportation).
* Strong understanding of contemporary culture, strategy, brand worlds, and social channels.
* High level of precision and autonomy, with a keen eye for details.
* Able to work under pressure and on tight deadlines.
* Outstanding communication skills in Italian and English for effective working relations.
* Open-minded, flexible, and able to work effectively at all levels.
* Proficiency in Graphic tools (inDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Prototype tools (Figma).
Approach & Attitude:
Circular is a privately held company focused on progressive, sustainable growth. We respect what's behind us and look ahead with bold ambitions, believing creativity requires young perspectives, merit, and gender equality.
We care about culture, balancing our human nature with contemporary artificial aesthetics, merging innovation and technology with topics and messages that matter and last beyond their expression.