A. Lange & Söhne Art Director
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About A. Lange & Söhne
A. Lange & Söhne is one of Germany’s most distinguished haute horlogerie houses, celebrated for precision, restraint and exceptional craftsmanship in Glashütte since 1845. As an employer, the Maison offers a rare environment where heritage and innovation meet: watchmakers, engineers, artisans and commercial teams contribute to timepieces defined by technical ingenuity and uncompromising finishing. Part of Richemont, A. Lange & Söhne combines the intimacy of a specialist manufacture with the perspective of an international luxury group. It seeks meticulous, curious and committed talents who value excellence, long-term thinking and the quiet confidence of Saxon watchmaking tradition.
A. Lange & Söhne, Berlin: Art Director (two-year contract) for in-house creative agency specializing in premium watchmaking brand design.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute holistic visual concepts for campaigns, social media, retail spaces, events, digital applications, reports, websites, and print materials
- Translate brand strategy and marketing initiatives into distinctive, on-brand design solutions with precise targeting and messaging
- Visualize creative concepts through sketches, mock-ups, storyboards, and layouts from ideation through final execution
- Ensure consistent brand identity and visual asset quality across all channels and touchpoints
- Direct and manage production workflows including photography, videography, and illustration in collaboration with internal teams and external partners
- Present creative concepts to stakeholders, incorporate feedback, and iteratively refine design solutions
Qualifications
- Completed degree in graphic design, visual communication, fine arts, or equivalent discipline
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience as Art Director or Senior Designer
- Minimum 3 years of in-house agency or freelance experience
- Demonstrated expertise in layout, logo design, typography, color theory, print design and production, web layout design, image curation, and retail graphics
- Compelling portfolio demonstrating conceptual strength, visual precision, cross-media excellence, and strong luxury or high-end brand understanding
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and Figma
- Strong spatial design thinking and print production expertise
- Exceptional organizational skills, independent work ethic, project management capability, and communication and presentation excellence
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years as an Art Director or Senior Designer with at least 3 years of in-house agency or freelance experience. Proven track record developing sophisticated visual concepts and managing design productions in premium or luxury market segments.
Education
Completed degree in graphic design, visual communication, fine arts, or equivalent discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Benefits
Attractive above-scale compensation including 13th-month salary, performance bonus, €50 monthly shopping voucher, modern workplace in Berlin's prestigious Backfabrik location, flexible working hours and gliding time, sabbatical opportunities, home office flexibility, ergonomic workstations, monthly health allowance, job bike program, €100 childcare subsidy per child, comprehensive professional development through coaching, in-person courses, online learning, and on-the-job training, regular employee events and strong team cohesion, participation in an established heritage luxury brand with international collaboration within the Richemont group.
Culture
A. Lange & Söhne offers a workplace culture rooted in Saxon watchmaking excellence, where precision, patience, and uncompromising craftsmanship guide every function. The Maison fosters a disciplined yet collaborative environment, valuing technical mastery, long-term development, and the quiet pursuit of perfection that defines its timepieces.
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