Team Lead Design (Art Director) (f/m/d)

At Front Row, we partner with leading brands to accelerate their ecommerce growth. We leverage our capabilities and proprietary technology to design, market, distribute and accelerate brands on a global scale.

We design the ecommerce experience . Our Design Team sets the creative standard for digital assets across the e-commerce customer journey. We partner with some of the world's most exciting brands, from fast-moving DTC labels to global retail giants, and we take the craft seriously.

We're looking for a Team Lead Design (Art Director) (f/m/d) who brings both vision and structure: someone who can elevate a growing team, shape brand-led creative, and drive measurable results. This role sits at the intersection of creative leadership and hands-on execution. You'll work closely with our Creative Director on overall strategy while owning day-to-day quality, mentorship, and client-facing creative work.

How would you spend your time if you join us?

• You lead the visual direction for e-commerce clients, primarily Amazon and global retail platform, ensuring every touchpoint is on-brand, conversion-optimised, and creatively excellent.

• You lead and develop a growing team of designers: give direction, foster craft, and create an environment where people do their best work

• You develop initial concepts and elevate work — yours and others' — into high-quality, performance-driven visuals

• You stay hands-on as a designer: You don't just direct - you design. You actively contribute to projects and set the quality bar through your own work.

• You collaborate with the Creative Director to translate business goals into creative strategy

• You own brand consistency across all visual touch points for multiple client accounts

• You present design strategies confidently to clients and act as a creative thought partner in the room

• You bring a holistic perspective on visual communication, understanding how design and copy work together

• You stay ahead of emerging tools — especially in the AI design space — and integrate them into the team's workflow

Requirements

• Experience

  • 5+ years in senior design roles, ideally in a digital agency

  • Proven track record leading creative projects end-to-end

  • Initial experience in managing or mentoring a creative team

  • Familiarity with the German agency landscape is a plus

• Skills & craft

  • Sharp eye for detail and consistently high design standards

  • Strong portfolio: brand-led, performance-driven work

  • Solid grasp of e-commerce design principles and conversion impact

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

• Tools & languages

  • Expert-level proficiency in Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite .

  • Hands-on experience with AI design tools (e.g.,Gemini (Imagen), Kive.ai, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, ...what's next?)

  • Fluent in English ; German is a strong advantage for client communication.

Benefits

Your development

• Diverse projects across established German brands and fast-moving digital pure players

• Full responsibility for your own projects and room to grow professionally

• Unlimited learning budget and Gallup StrengthsFinder to support your development

Your environment

• A diverse, international team with more than 30 nationalities

• Close collaboration with clients on equal footing and a straightforward, no-nonsense mindset

• A modern office in the heart of Hamburg

• Regular after-work events and team retreats

Your flexibility

• Flexible working hours and remote work options

• 20 to 40 vacation days

• One week per year to work from abroad at our Sunshine Office

Your wellbeing and perks

• Mental wellbeing support through OpenUp

• Lunch allowance

• EGYM Wellpass

• Bike leasing, pension plan, and subsidy of the "Deutschland Ticket"

Want to be part of this journey? Join us and shape the future with us!