Art Director (Mid-Level)

Company: MA+ Group
Job Location: Milan
Position: Mid-Level Art Director
Employment Type: Full-time, 5 days per week | Permanent employment or full-time consultancy
Salary Range: €40,000 – €45,000 gross annually (RAL), depending on experience and qualifications.

Company Description

MA+Group supports and drives creative initiatives for cultural and commercial clients. We are a fully integrated group powered by a highly curated network of world-leading creative, marketing, tech, and production talent. We offer customised teams of specialists to produce broadcast and social campaigns, as well as brand activations and experiences that transform brands.

We specialise in creating communication strategies for clients in the luxury lifestyle, fashion, alcohol, automotive, and beauty industries.

Role Description

We are looking for a Mid-Level Art Director to join our Creative team, working on creative concepts, brand experiences, events, retail activations and special projects for international fashion and luxury brands.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of professional experience in art direction or similar creative roles, combining a refined visual sensibility with strong conceptual thinking, original ideas and an unconventional creative approach.

A genuine passion for fashion, contemporary art, photography, cinema, music and visual culture is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop original creative concepts and visual directions for fashion, luxury and lifestyle brands.

• Translate creative briefs into compelling visual narratives, moodboards and presentations.

• Contribute to the creative development of events, brand experiences, retail activations, installations and special projects.

• Conduct visual and cultural research, identifying emerging trends, artistic references and creative opportunities.

• Collaborate with the Head of Creative, designers, producers and external creative talents, from concept to execution.

• Develop high-quality creative decks and presentations, ensuring strong visual storytelling.

• Manage multiple creative projects and deadlines, maintaining consistency and attention to detail across all deliverables.

• Take ownership of assigned creative projects, contributing both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Who we’re looking for

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in art direction or equivalent creative roles, preferably within a creative agency, fashion brand or luxury environment.

• Strong understanding of the fashion and luxury industries and their contemporary visual languages.

• Excellent conceptual thinking, creativity and ability to think outside the box.

• Refined artistic sensibility and a strong interest in contemporary art, photography, cinema, music and visual culture.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Excellent command of Google Slides and/or Microsoft PowerPoint, with strong visual storytelling and presentation skills.

• Knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro is a plus, but not mandatory.

• Strong cultural awareness, curiosity and ability to translate research and references into original creative ideas.

• Proactive, independent and solution-oriented attitude, with a strong sense of ownership.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong attention to detail, high aesthetic standards and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced creative environment.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and portfolio, showcasing projects that demonstrate your creative thinking, art direction and visual sensibility.

Portfolio submission is mandatory. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Work Environment

MA+ World is a fast-moving creative business built around collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking, and cultural relevance.

This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is comfortable balancing multiple priorities across clients, teams, and markets.

Success in this role comes from combining exceptional client service with commercial thinking, creative ambition, and operational excellence.