Art Director 100% (f/m/d) - Zurich

The Art Director at Julius Baer is responsible for enhancing the visual identity of the brand across various marketing and advertising initiatives. Julius Baer is a leading Swiss wealth management group, focusing on serving sophisticated private clients globally. The role involves developing creative concepts and visual narratives that align with the brand's strategy, ensuring that all creative outputs meet high design standards and support business objectives. The main day-to-day responsibilities include developing creative concepts for advertising campaigns, translating strategic briefs into visual ideas, and collaborating with copywriters, creative teams, and agencies. The Art Director also acts as a guardian of the brand's visual identity, ensuring consistency across all communications. Additionally, the role involves managing the creative development process from concept to final delivery, providing clear direction to external partners, and ensuring quality control of all produced assets. To excel in this role, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Art Direction, or a related discipline. Fluency in English is required, with German being a plus. The role demands 3-5 years of experience in art direction, advertising, visual design, or brand communications. A strong portfolio showcasing excellence in campaign and brand development is essential. Experience collaborating with agencies, creative teams, and production partners, as well as familiarity with digital and print channels, is crucial. Nice-to-have skills include experience in financial services, luxury, premium, or professional services brands. The role is based in Zurich, offering a dynamic and international work environment with a diverse team. Julius Baer values a collaborative approach, strong creative thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. The company is committed to continuous learning and offers extensive career development programs. What the role asks for: - Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Art Direction or a related discipline - 3-5 years of experience in art direction, advertising, visual design, or brand communications - Fluent in English - Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in campaign and brand development - Experience collaborating with agencies, creative teams, and production partners - Experience across digital and print channels - German is a plus (nice-to-have)