Job Description
About VT Markets
VT Markets is an award-winning multi-asset brokerage trusted by clients in over 160 countries. In 2015, we started with a simple mission to make trading easy and accessible for everyone. Today, VT Markets has evolved into a one-stop solution for all trading needs. As our team is growing rapidly, we are in search of the best talents to join us. As a part of our transformation journey, we aim to create an agile, strategic and data-driven HR function. Our newly formed Centre of Excellence (CoE) is at the heart of this evolutionenhancing employee experience, talent management, and strategic HR capabilities.
Your Role at VTMarkets
The Senior Art Director is the second-in-command to the Creative Director, responsible for driving visual excellence, brand consistency, and creative quality across all touchpoints. This role combines hands-on creative direction with people leadership, nurturing a multidisciplinary team across graphic design, video, motion, and UI/UX. This role plays a critical part in translating brand and business strategy into compelling visual storytelling across campaigns, platforms, and products.
Job Requirements
Experience & Skills- Bachelor's degree in Design, Advertising, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in visual design, art direction, or creative leadership
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams
- Strong branding and visual identity experience across channels
- Demonstrated expertise in video, motion, and animation, in addition to graphic design
- Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and digital product design
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to pitch ideas effectively to stakeholders.
Nice to Have- Experience in fast-paced in-house or agency environments.
- Exposure to fintech, tech, or product-led organizations.
- Experience scaling creative systems across markets.
Job Responsibilities
Creative Leadership & Brand Direction- Partner with the Creative Director and Head of Brand to define and execute the brand's visual direction.
- Ensure strong, consistent brand expression across branding, campaigns, digital platforms, and product experiences.
- Lead creative development from concept to execution across static, motion, and interactive formats.
Hands-on Art Direction (Graphics, Video & Motion)
Provide art direction and creative guidance across:
- Graphic design and key visuals.
- Video storytelling, motion design, and animation.
- UI/UX and digital interfaces.
- Review, elevate, and refine creative work to ensure high visual craft and clarity.
- Step in to direct or execute design, video, or motion work when required.
People Leadership & Creative Culture- Lead, mentor, and develop designers, motion artists, video creatives, and UI/UX talent.
- Foster a strong creative culture focused on craft, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Guide team growth through coaching, feedback, and career development.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Work closely with Marketing, Product, Growth, and Content teams to deliver integrated creative solutions.
- Partner with product and UX teams to align visual design with usability and experience standards.
- Present creative concepts and rationale clearly to senior stakeholders.
Creative Operations & Quality Control- Support the Creative Director in maintaining creative standards, workflows, and delivery quality.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, on brief, and to a consistently high creative bar.
- Balance creative ambition with speed, scalability, and business needs.
Job Benefits
Experience & Skills- Bachelor's degree in Design, Advertising, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in visual design, art direction, or creative leadership
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams
- Strong branding and visual identity experience across channels
- Demonstrated expertise in video, motion, and animation, in addition to graphic design
- Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and digital product design
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to pitch ideas effectively to stakeholders.
What We Offer
As official partners of Newcastle United F. C., VT Markets aspire to break the ancient boundaries of traditional personal finance. Through a culture of transparent and objective performance management, we are in constant pursuit of excellence, individually and collectively. Here, collaboration and entrepreneurship is incentive and we aim to empower everyone to understand their contribution to strategic business outcomes through their individualized roles. You can expect personal growth as we aim to lead this fast-growing industry alongside a global team of diverse cultures across over 15 countries.
Your journey after applying
- First round prescreening with our talent acquisition partner.
- Second round interview with the line manager.
- Final Round with Head of HR.
