Art Director

We're making a big move and we want you to be part of it.

We are relocating several of our core departments from London to Gothenburg, and as a result, we're growing our Swedish team in a major way. This means we're hiring across multiple departments simultaneously - including Brand, Product, Design, and more.

This is a unique moment to join a fast-moving, internationally recognised fashion brand as we expand our presence in Sweden. If you've been waiting for an opportunity to be part of something exciting - this is it.

Explore our open roles and find where you fit.

We are looking for our next Art Director. In this role, you will guide the brand's visual identity by developing innovative, impactful, and high-quality content across all channels - including still imagery, motion, social media, e-commerce, brand campaigns, and partnerships.

You ensure the brand's visual narrative remains consistent, high-quality, and culturally relevant by working cross-functionally across the organisation, with a particularly close collaboration with Graphic Design to create a cohesive and compelling brand expression.

What we are looking for

You are passionate about Axel Arigato's aesthetic and fashion culture - self-motivated, collaborative, and quality-focused, with a commercial mindset and an eye for what makes a brand's visual language resonate.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop concepts for still and motion campaigns, including mood boards, visual research, layout direction, and narrative structure

• Lead creative projects from ideation to execution, ensuring brand alignment and marketing goals

• Select and collaborate with photographers, directors, set designers, and other creative partners; manage talent rosters

• Direct on set to maintain creative standards and achieve high-quality results

• Oversee post-production, including image selection, retouching feedback, and grading for e-commerce and campaign assets

• Collaborate with Graphic Design on marketing materials like newsletters, invites, ads, and social media content

• Establish creative guidelines, templates, and briefs for cross-department use

• Ensure consistent adherence to the brand's visual identity across all channels

• Manage asset sharing and maintain visibility of upcoming releases

• Lead shoot planning, including concept development, casting, photographer research, shot lists, and pre-production

ARE YOU THE ONE?

• Minimum two years of experience in art direction, preferably in fashion or lifestyle

• Ability to deliver both print and digital concepts; video editing a plus

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)

• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual and execution skills

• Engaged with Axel Arigato's aesthetic and fashion culture

• Self-motivated, collaborative, and quality-focused

• Detail-oriented with commercial mindset and digital savvy

• Organized multitasker with excellent problem-solving abilities

• Curious about and actively exploring AI tools as part of the creative process, with an interest in integrating them into art direction and visual workflows

HERE'S HOW TO APPLY

If you are ready to shape the visual identity of Axel Arigato across every channel and touchpoint, apply today and join the next chapter of our creative journey.

Apply by submitting your CV. We also welcome a short cover letter telling us why you think you would be a great fit for this role. Please do not include a photo or date of birth with your application; our recruitment process is competency based.

We review applications continuously and the position may be filled before the closing date.

DETAILS

Contract type: Full-time

Location: Gothenburg

Work mode: On-site

Direct reports: No

Budget oversight: Yes

Start date: ASAP

Reports to: Head of Content Creation

A BIT ABOUT AXEL ARIGATO
Founded in Sweden in 2014 by Albin Johansson and Max Svärdh, Axel Arigato was born with a disruptive mindset, modernising and democratising the sneaker landscape through a blend of style, quality, community and a digital-first approach.

Grounded in Scandinavian minimalism and elevated with playful, intentional details, every piece is designed with care: crafted to move globally, worn with individuality.

What began online expanded into physical spaces built for energetic cultural exchange: stores and experiences where conversations, performances and unexpected activations dissolve the boundaries between brand and culture.

Today, Axel Arigato continues to evolve with purpose via a people-powered approach. It shows up where culture happens: on streets, at events and across cities.

Built on curiosity. Driven by connection.

OUR VALUES

DROP: Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion are our core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.all backgrounds.