Senior Art Director

Do you love turning bold ideas into visual stories that make people stop, smile, scroll back, or click “play again”? Are you someone who can think big, inspire others, but also enjoy rolling up your sleeves to make sure every layout, format, and detail looks spot on? At Lyko Creative Agency, we’re building one of the most ambitious in-house agencies in the Nordics – and we’re looking for a Senior Art Director who’s ready to push beauty communication into new creative territory 🎨✨

• Lyko Creative Agency
• Let’s get one thing straight: we’re not here to be “good for an in-house agency” - we’re here to compete with the best creative shops out there.

At Lyko Creative Agency, we shape brand experiences across eight markets and countless channels – from evolving our own brands to creating campaigns and content that capture attention in social, retail, and beyond. We build brands from the ground up – like Make Up Store, By Lyko, Waterclouds, and Estelle & Thild – while also teaming up with strong external partners. Many expressions, one in-house team – all tied together by the Lyko feeling.

What makes us different is how we work: strategy meets craft, bold concepts meet fast execution. We move quickly, adapt constantly, and use smart tools and new formats to stay ahead.

The Role – What You’ll Do
As our Senior Art Director, you’ll be one of the creative engines of Lyko Creative Agency. Reporting to Mathias Andersson, Creative Director, you’ll work closely with a core team of around 10 creatives while also being part of the broader 30-person agency.

You’ll play a key role in shaping both our Lyko brand and our own brands – balancing branding, product development, and design – while also driving campaigns and content across digital and social channels. Some days you’ll set direction with big concepts, other days you’ll get hands-on with layouts, formats, and design production. Either way, you’ll set the standard for what outstanding visual communication looks like at Lyko.

You’ll:

• Develop concepts and visuals ideas – from branding and packaging to communication across launches, events, and content.
• Shape and safeguard the visual identity of our brand portfolio – ensuring it evolves with culture, audience, and business goals.
• Drive campaigns and content across digital, social, and retail touchpoints – always with creativity and commercial sharpness.
• Balance concept work with hands-on design – from quick format adaptations to high-visibility creative productions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and partners to translate briefs into visuals that deliver both creative impact and business results.
• Act as an informal leader and mentor – sharing knowledge, giving feedback, and inspiring junior creatives.
• Keep us ahead of the curve with new tools, formats, and creative ways of working – from AI to smart digital workflows.

The Experience & Skills You’ll Bring
We believe you’re a confident creative with a sharp eye for both the big idea and the fine detail. You know how to sell in your work and inspire others – not through titles, but through vision, mentorship, and the quality of your craft.

• Proven experience as an Art Director, ideally in agency or in-house environments, with strong exposure to retail or premium brands.
• A strong conceptual thinker who can connect creative ideas to business goals.
• Deep expertise in brand communication and development – combining design fundamentals with the ability to package and evolve visual identities across products, campaigns, and channels.
• Experience leading projects visually and collaborating tightly with copywriters, designers, project managers, and external partners.
• A curious, digital-first mindset – you understand the cultural shifts shaping how brands show up today, especially in social.
• A natural mentor: you enjoy sharing knowledge, giving constructive feedback, and elevating others in the team.

What You’ll Get at Lyko
At Lyko you’ll join a fast-moving, ambitious, and fun environment where ideas quickly turn into reality. We’re a future-focused company that loves to experiment, test, and create. Here you’ll get the chance to shape creative direction, work across multiple brands and markets, and grow in a culture that values bold thinking, collaboration, and continuous learning. And while you’re developing yourself, you’ll also be inspiring others in a team that’s just as ambitious as you are.

Wondering about hybrid work? At Lyko, we follow a “Business First” approach – which means you're expected to be on-site at one of our offices at least three days a week. The remaining two days are flexible, as long as it works with your team and the needs of the business.

Hey! Don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t tick all the boxes on our (wish) list. We believe that who you are and what skills you have is more important than the number of years of experience ⭐

If this sounds exciting and you're eager to apply – go ahead and do it ASAP! It’s quick and easy. No CV or cover letter needed – instead, we ask you to answer a few questions that are valuable for us in our selection process, with the option to upload your portfolio (not mandatory but encouraged). You may answer the questions in either English or Swedish – whichever you prefer. Please apply as soon as possible, but no later than 18th of September, 2025.