At AKQA we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create ideas, products, and services that move the world forward. With an entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative culture, we design experiences that capture imagination and deliver meaningful impact for our clients.
Our Berlin studio partners with global and local brands to craft distinctive campaigns, platforms, and stories. From brand narratives to film scripts, from social activations to large-scale experiences, and from interactive platforms to emerging technologies, we create work that inspires and endures.
We welcome applications from creative duos! If you are an Art Director/Copywriter team, please indicate this in your application and submit your portfolios/resumes together.
As a Junior Art Director at AKQA Berlin, this entry-level position offers the chance to bring visual thinking, curiosity, and originality to the team. This role is ideal for an emerging talent looking to develop their skills and make a significant impact early in their career. You’ll help define the look and feel of ideas — from moodboards to campaign executions and final presentations. Whether it’s a brand identity, a film storyboard, a social activation, or an emerging digital format, you’ll contribute with fresh perspectives and sharp visual storytelling.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Develop and execute visual concepts across campaigns, platforms, and formats
- Contribute ideas to campaign concepts, brand platforms, and storytelling approaches
- Explore different ways of expressing brands and ideas through imagery, typography, and compositions.
- Partner with copywriters, designers, strategists, and technologists to create integrated campaigns
- Stay inspired by culture, art, technology, and design, feeding new references and ideas to the team
- Comfortable moving from concept to execution, transforming raw ideas into crafted, impactful visuals
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
- A portfolio that demonstrates both conceptual thinking and visual craft
- Ability to articulate ideas visually and verbally, with the confidence to share them in a team setting
- Confident using Figma, Keynote, Adobe Creative Suite
- Curiosity about how creativity intersects with technology, culture, and storytelling
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Confident speaking in English; German is a plus
- Excited to experiment with new tools (motion, 3D, AI, AR/VR) to expand creative possibilities
- Collaborative and positive when working with cross-disciplinary teams
- Previous experience in a creative environment — through internships, freelance work, or a first agency role
Explore our extensive range of benefits here.
We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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What We Do
The imaginative application of art and science.
AKQA is a design and communications company that employs 2,200 professionals in 29 studios across five continents. Awarded two Cannes Lion Grand Prix’s in 2019, and recently named by Gartner and Forrester as one of the world’s leading experience design and innovation agencies.
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