“Freelance” Senior Brand Design Lead (E-commerce) Location: Remote (Global – South Africa & LATAM preferred) Salary: $1,500 -  $2,000 USD/month Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) (Core hours: 8 AM – 5 PM CEST) Timezone: Flexible with Minimum 3-hour overlap with CEST To apply, please submit your video introduction and your portfolio showcasing your creative vision and experience. About the Role: Are you ready to raise the bar on brand aesthetics and set a new visual standard? As our Art Director, you will act as the ultimate craftsmanship authority, translating our brand’s soul into a market-dominating look. We are looking for a visionary who can bridge the gap between "good" design and "affordable premium" excellence. This is an independent contractor position for a high-growth German e-commerce leader in the office furniture and ergonomics space. While you function as a core member of the team, you enjoy the autonomy of a remote setup.   Your Mission * Establish the "Signature Look": Define and enforce a cohesive visual language across Photo, Video, and UI. Your goal is to measurably increase brand desire, CTR, and conversion rates within your first six months. * Visual Asset Transformation: Strategically "upcycle" existing CGI and photography while directing the creation of new assets. You ensure seamless brand continuity while maximizing production efficiency. * Creative Excellence & Gatekeeping: Serve as the final visual authority for all touchpoints—from high-impact Meta Ads to our Digital Flagship Store. * Mentorship & AI Innovation: Raise the team’s output through technical guidance and "high-taste" mentorship. You will proactively integrate AI-driven workflows (MidJourney, Firefly) to keep the brand at the industry’s cutting edge. Your Profile * Experience: 5–7+ years in premium/lifestyle branding, ideally within an agency or a high-growth in-house environment. * Education: You hold a degree in Communication Design, Visual Communication, Brand Design, Fine Arts, Digital Design or a comparable field * Market Insight: Prior experience working with German brands or clients. You should understand the cultural nuances, design aesthetics, and consumer behavior of the German market. * Technical Mastery: Expert-level skills in typography, grid systems, composition, and lighting. You operate with a "pixel-perfect" mindset. * Tool Stack: Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Lightroom for color grading), Figma, and AI tools like MidJourney or Adobe Firefly. Experience with Google Workspace is a plus. * Strategic Mindset: You don't just "make things pretty"—you understand how design drives trust and conversion throughout the customer journey. * Creative Conviction: You are comfortable challenging mediocrity, saying "no" to protect brand integrity, and providing hands-on guidance to junior designers. * Communication: Fluent English is required. You excel at translating abstract brand values into concrete visual guidelines. Why Join Us? * Creative Authority: You aren't just following a handbook; you are writing it. You will define the signature look of a market leader. * Impactful Mission: Work for a purpose-driven company dedicated to making the professional world "happy, healthy, and productive." * Flexibility & Stability: Enjoy a fully remote, long-term collaboration with a 40-hour weekly commitment and reliable, structured coordination. * Professional Growth: Scale with one of Germany’s fastest-growing e-commerce startups and build a portfolio of high-impact, premium brand work.