Art Director – Solid Gear Footwear

Solid Gear was founded on the belief that safety shoes don’t have to feel like bricks with laces. Designed for early adopters and fast thinkers, our footwear combines premium materials with cutting-edge innovation. We take pride in being the most forward-thinking brand in professional footwear—more than just a brand, we’re a movement. With the mindset of athletes, both Solid Gear and our users constantly push the limits of our respective industries.

As Art Director at Solid Gear, you’ll be at the forefront of our marketing team, working closely with the Copywriter, Graphic Design, Creative Director, Marketing Manager, and channel experts to translate brand and product strategies into striking, original, and forward-thinking visual concepts. This role offers the chance to shape Solid Gear’s visual identity on a global stage. We need an Art Director who pushes boundaries while staying true to our brand DNA—someone who understands not only our audience but also the nuances of different international markets and cultural contexts. Also, someone who is passionate about building a strong brand. You have an exceptional ability to visualize and present ideas convincingly, both internally and externally. With a sharp sense of design and storytelling, you can create concepts that engage, inspire, and strengthen our brand’s identity.

• Overseeing and maintaining brand visual identity across all channels, from social media and catalogs to trade fairs, in-store assets, video productions, and product communication.
• Develop communication concepts based on Marketing Plans from the Marketing Manager and creative briefs from the Creative Director.
• Ensuring the visual brand strategy is clearly understood and embraced by local marketing managers and coordinators.
• Contributing to Solid Gear’s strategic roadmap and supporting the marketing process to engage our target audience and drive business growth.
• Work closely with the copywriter, product development team, sales, and other stakeholders to align messaging and design.
• Oversee and guide graphic design in line with communication concepts.
• Plan and execute photo and video productions in collaboration with external photographers and production agencies.
• Manage the production of brand materials, such as catalogs, presentations, and point-of-sale assets.
• Control projects to ensure they align with budget, deadlines, and expectations.
• Support local markets in implementing centrally produced marketing materials and maintaining brand coherence.
• Participate in events, fairs, internal meetings, and conferences to strengthen brand presence and alignment.

This position reports to the Marketing Manager for Solid Gear Footwear.

Are you a creative visionary with a keen eye for detail? Are you as strong in concept creation as you are design-driven? We are looking for an ambitious, driven, and progressive Art Director. – Is it you?

• Academic degree in a relevant field.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative design, strategic concept development, and a deep understanding of marketing and brand communication.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• A driven and trustworthy team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to improve how the world works.

“At Solid Gear, we don´t just create products – we challenge the norm and push boundaries. We're a young brand that dares to take up space in the market, making a real difference with both our products and our marketing. But we're not done yet.

That´s why we're looking for an Art Director who's as hungry as we are. Someone who thrives on creativity, sees solutions instead of obstacles, and isn´t afraid to roll up their sleeves to make things happen. We don't care about prestige – we care about results, teamwork, and having fun while we´re at it.

We are a small team where laughter is always close, were bold ideas are encouraged, and where everyone´s voice matters. If you want to be part of something big, where your ideas turn into reality and your work truly makes an impact, then we should talk.

Are you ready to do great things together?”

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment characterized by Trust, Collaboration and Drive.
  
• An international work environment.
  
• An opportunity to contribute to Hultafors Group reaching the vision: “improving how the world works”
• Work-life balance – We actively promote a healthy balance between work and personal life.
• Flexible remote work – Work from home up to two days per week.
• On-site gym – Stay active with free access to our fully equipped office gym.
• Supportive culture – We value your well-being and encourage a sustainable way of working.

The position is a permanent employment starting as soon as possible. The service is located at our completely renovated office in Mörby, Stockholm.

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume and a personal letter (in Swedish or English). If you have an online portfolio please place the link to your website in the text box on the application page.

Interviews will be held continuously. For questions, please reach out to recruiting Manager Fredrik Hoof, Marketing Manager Solid Gear Footwear, fredrik.hoof@hultaforsgroup.com (due to gdpr rules, we do not accept applications via email).

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Hultafors Group is a house of premium brands, joined by a shared vision: improving how the world works. On group level, our purpose and goal are to be a growth platform for business success by providing a world-class backbone, taking care of all joint systems and processes – so our brands can focus on what they do best – empower professionals with the most durable and high-performing products on the market.

Hultafors Group consists of major and specialty brands in two main segments, Personal Protective Equipment and Hardware Solutions. The brands are our pride and main offering to our customers. They drive their own value chain from product development and supply chain to marketing and sales.

We believe in creating a positive and motivating work environment characterized by trust, collaboration, and entrepreneurial drive. We build strong relationships, both internally and externally, based on mutual respect and trust. By encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing, we create an environment where innovation thrives, and complex problems can be solved effectively. Hultafors Group has 1,800 employees and operates in 70 markets worldwide.