As a Mid Weight Art Director, based in our Málaga office, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Creative Directors, Creative Director and other senior members of the team, as well as other internal FP team members, freelance creatives, clients, and any third-party partners involved.
A natural team player with strong communication skills, you thrive under pressure, embracing change and knowing when and where to be flexible.
Your experiences should have a mix of many creative disciplines, from still and motion photo art direction, to understanding and working against a creative narrative, developing graphic design, and experiential spatial design. Additionally, it is important to have a clear social media / digital platform understanding, with a passion for working with the latest software, and a knowledge of the different channels and the creative that clearly works into them, whilst driving compelling innovative solutions.
You are a creative expert and connected to the creative industry – critically looking at the latest creative trends in youth culture and have an ever-expanding knowledge and network. You have a wealth of experience when it comes to working directly with creatives, clients and also commissioning work from a varied and broad network of agencies, artists and creative individuals. Whether you’ll be on set managing the art direction of a shoot, commissioning an illustrator or working with an architect to build a space,



you don’t get phased by the unknown – but rather energised by the challenge of learning as you go.
No matter how complex the project, you always remain clear on priorities and are not afraid to ask for advice where needed. You will be required to deliver high quality work at every stage of the creative process (from concept to execution). Exposure to and understanding of youth, pop and hype culture and the creative industry.
Strong interest in sports, fashion, art, design, music and contemporary culture in general.
Strong verbal and written communication in English & relationship management skills.
This role is to join our office in Málaga, Spain.
Experience with commercial, brand work.
Experience with experience design, spatial design and branded environments.
Between 5 to 7 years of experience in design and art direction for agencies or brands.
Strong industry knowledge and experience driving creative forward from concept to execution that includes: photography / motion / illustration, event / retail productions.
Strong network of creative partners: photographers, directors, stylists, set designers, movement coordinators, production companies, etc.
22 days off, plus Spanish bank holidays.
~ A competitive Spanish salary, depending on experience.
~ This role is 5 days per week in our Málaga office: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 6pm.
~ Monday to Thursday in our Málaga studio and Friday WFH.
~ Opportunity to work on integral culture defining work.
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📌 Director of Creative Arts (Málaga)
🏢 Critical Playground
📍 Málaga