Senior Brand Design Lead (E-commerce)

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Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Freelance Senior Brand Design Lead (E-commerce)

Location: Remote (Global South Africa & LATAM preferred)
Salary: $1500 - $2000 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 brands 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 touchpointsfrom high-impact Meta Ads to our Digital Flagship Store.
Mentorship & AI Innovation: Raise the teams output through technical guidance and high-taste mentorship. You will proactively integrate AI-driven workflows (MidJourney Firefly) to keep the brand at the industrys cutting edge.

Your Profile

Experience: 57 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 dont just make things prettyyou 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 arent 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 Germanys fastest-growing e-commerce startups and build a portfolio of high-impact premium brand work.

Freelance Senior Brand Design Lead (E-commerce) Location: Remote (Global South Africa & LATAM preferred)Salary: $1500 - $2000 USD/month Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) (Core hours: 8 AM 5 PM CEST)Timezone: Flexible with Minimum 3-hour overlap with CESTTo apply please submit your video in...