Design Director leading complex branding projects and managing teams at Sherpa Design GmbH. Focusing on strategic design and quality management for renowned clients.
Responsibilities
Independently and successfully manage projects/clients of medium to large size and complexity
Provide both functional and disciplinary leadership for a multi-person team
Develop and review design strategies and brand design systems
Identify the client’s strategic direction and anticipate its development in the near term
Provide strategic and conceptual client consulting, including active participation in client meetings
Experience designing and leading workshops is desirable
Ensure quality management of the team’s creative output
Requirements
Proven experience independently leading and managing complex branding projects involving multiple design disciplines
Experience providing functional and disciplinary leadership for a multi-person team
Confident application of strategic approaches to brand architectures and complex corporate structures
Excellent design sensibility, creative talent, and strong conceptual skills, with the ability to present a broad range of ideas and styles
High standards for the quality of your own work
Conscientious, responsible, and structured approach to work
Curiosity, strong communication skills, and ability to work well in a team (preferably you have previously provided functional leadership to 1–2 people)
Proficient use of the relevant design software/tools
Strong German and English language skills
Benefits
An environment where you can fully apply and further develop your strengths
Exciting projects and well-known clients
Annual pro-bono projects proposed, voted on, and implemented by the team
Flexible working hours – decide when you and your team work best
Training budget – at least €500 per year for professional development
A fully equipped home office: MacBook, monitor, keyboard, and company phone
We grant vacation days for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Tax-free monthly allowance of €50 for various benefits
A great, talented, and very personable team
A vibrant environment in central Hamburg or Frankfurt
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