Work Opportunities
Senior Designer
Location
Berlin
Contract
Full-time
Start date
ASAP
About Us
Amsterdam Berlin is an independent design company delivering high-end experiences globally. From concept, through production, to documentation our work creates carefully crafted moments for our clients to meet their audience in culture. Strategists, copywriters, designers, architects and engineers imagine, visualise and build thought-provoking ways to connect and foster loyalty. With our roots in campaigns, branding and product (twenty years ago we had Uma Thurman wear yellow Onitsuka Tigers in Kill Bill) we now bring all that learning into live brand expressions all over the world.
Working With Us
Good organisation, strong teamwork and quality control are the main ingredients of our day-to-day activities. Our people work together across creative disciplines – fostering a collaborative, high autonomy and low control culture to make this as smooth and inspiring as possible. This means you are welcomed to define and steer the process yourself. Each member of our team is given the opportunity to bring ideas to the table outside of client work. We encourage self-initiated projects and regularly dedicate funds to bring them to life.
What We Offer
- A challenging and creative work environment.
- The opportunity to work with leading clients.
- International projects.
- Professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Hybrid working (where relevant to role).
- 24 days vacation + national holidays.
- Annual company off-site and regular studio social events.
About You
We are looking for a senior designer with solid experience in branding, print and digital design. A professional with great command over creative thinking and technical skills, eager to help (re)define brands through a holistic approach. A curious and passionate personality with strong visual sensibility and an eye for detail who enjoys working on multiple projects of different kinds closely with our talented design team.
Role Description
You’ll be working closely with our strategy and design team on a variety of client based and independent projects including, brand experiences, visual identities, campaigns, and more. You’ll use your experience to define and guide design projects from start to finish through a clear artistic direction and execution. You’ll be actively involved in the team’s growth and creative development, reassuring artistic and technical quality across different touch points.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the design process from concept to execution, ensuring timely completion of all design projects while maintaining high quality standards.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to grasp project requirements and create design solutions that seamlessly align with project’s intent and strategic objectives.
- Develop outstanding and scalable visual identities for brands and brand experiences.
- Design collateral applications for events, brand experiences, exhibitions, including (but not limited to): wayfinding, signages, invitations, OOH, merchandise, social media templates, food & beverage collaterals.
- Input on the visual direction and styling of spaces including architectural and interior design choices in relation to branding, graphic and wayfinding systems.
- Design compelling and persuasive presentations which are tailored to different audiences and clients.
- Communicate complex concepts and ideas in a clear and concise manner.
- Conduct design reviews, offering constructive feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet or exceed project requirements.
- Guide and mentor junior designers, fostering their professional growth and development within the team.
- Collaborate effectively with external designers, agencies and vendors to guarantee successful execution of projects, including print production and digital development.
- Stay attuned to our target audience and current trends, creating designs that resonate with customers and audiences, whilst driving engagement.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 5 years of minimum experience in a similar role and field.
- A background in graphic design, branding (spatial/exhibition design is a plus).
- Strong understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory, form theory and layout design.
- Sophisticated sense of design and an understanding of its relevance today online and offline.
- An eye for spaces, architecture and interior design and passion for the subject.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to consistently deliver high-quality design work.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate design concepts and ideas to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience working in an agile environment and with a team of designers/artists.
- Fluent in English (German and other languages are a plus).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with focus on graphic design softwares.
- Good knowledge of Figma.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Word is a plus.
- Good knowledge of Keynote and Pages is a plus.
- A solid portfolio demonstrating expertise across a range of projects.
- Broad interest in design and other creative fields and an overall awareness of pop-culture.
Typical Daily Tasks
- Visual research for moodboarding.
- Design sketching and drafts for identity elements.
- Design presentations.
- Design of artwork files for print.
- Develop mockups for presentations.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Amsterdam Berlin, we value equality, diversity and inclusivity as much as we value skillsets. We welcome all backgrounds and invite fresh perspectives. Our environment encourages authenticity and our recruitment process is unbiased. Please inform us of any accessibility accommodations needed during your application.
Our people also have a responsibility to act in ways that support equality, diversity and inclusion. There is an expectation that all employees will set an example of non-discriminatory behaviour and work practices.