Art Buyer

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential.

Asset Development - Art Buyer
What´s in it for you
The Asset Development team has the mission to build and scale a new dynamic eco-system for asset production. In doing so your focus will be on outsourcing production of assets including still photography, film, 3D, animations and other digital content. As an Art Buyer, your role is to ensure assets are produced in the most effective manner, whilst navigating the ecosystem of art and production. The ideal Art Buyer will therefore have a great eye, challenge and support the production players in pushing for the best solution. You will collaborate with various Marketing & Communication teams to execute on briefs and ensure top quality production. In order to be successful in this role, you must have a positive attitude, a strong network within creative and art production, as well as proven experience and knowledge within digital asset production. For this role, we will have 1-2 vacancies for which we will be looking for successful candidates.
We are a global company, so you need to be proficient in English, verbally and written, as well as having an interest and ability to travel.


What you will do
* Strategic and creative planning for sourcing of photographers, directors, illustrators and other production- and creative players.
* Responsible for the full production process, including budgets, production estimates and delivery.
* Source a variety of assets and on different levels and needs.
* Approach art, photography, videography and digital production from a 360-degree perspective.
* Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience.



You and your skills
You enjoy great interactions and team but are as ccomfortable working independently as well. You possess high ambitions and are comfortable coaching and supporting people and projects to achive great service levels and keep crucial deadlines. As you have a proven track record of art and creative buying from agency and production companies you are used to circumstances where you are responsible to keep presentations and negotiations. You are flexible solution oriented and have no problems adapting to changing landscape of art production and technology. Overall you possess a good knowledge and understanding of contract work.

* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience in Art/Photography/Advertising.
* 4+ years’ experience as Art Buyer, or equivalent role.
* Great contacts with global agents and other creative and production professionals.


How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact hiring manager, Carolina Smedberg at Carolina.smedberg@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Kristin Lövgren at kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com.

Union representatives:
Unionen, Tony Ljung, tony.ljung@volvocars.com
Akademikerna Volvo PV , Ebba Lindblom, ebba.lindblom@volvocars.com
Ledarna, Dan Lidesköld, dan.lideskold.sr@volvocars.com

Please note that we do not accept applications via e-mail. We apply a continuous selection process so please hand in your application by the latest 2020-09-06.
As we use our own channels for recruitment, we respectfully but strictly decline to be contacted for any offer of recruitment assistance from external companies.

What you will do
* Strategic and creative planning for sourcing of photographers, directors, illustrators and other production- and creative players.
* Responsible for the full production process, including budgets, production estimates and delivery.
* Source a variety of assets and on different levels and needs.
* Approach art, photography, videography and digital production from a 360-degree perspective.
* Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience.