Corporate Design Manager (m/w/d)

DöhlerGroup; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DöhlerGroup in Darmstadt is seeking a Corporate Design Manager/Specialist to shape the Döhler brand across global touchpoints. You will transform complex ideas into clear, high‑quality visual experiences, from strategy and campaigns to digital platforms and packaging communication.

The role blends creative concept development with hands‑on design, requiring a strong portfolio, mastery of Adobe CC and Figma, and the ability to lead projects across international teams.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Communication Design or Visual Communication.
• Several years of professional graphic, corporate or brand design experience.
• Strong portfolio across corporate identity, digital communication, print and presentations.
• Excellent understanding of typography, layout, grid systems and information design.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe CC and PowerPoint; experience with Figma.
• Experience with generative AI tools and responsible use.
• Very good written and spoken English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute compelling visual concepts from briefing to final delivery.
• Design high-quality brand and communication materials across digital and physical touchpoints.
• Create outstanding presentations and visual narratives that translate complex content into clear stories.
• Take responsibility for image research, editing, retouching, and quality control.
• Contribute to Döhler’s Corporate Design systems and scalable visual assets.
• Collaborate with Brand, Marketing, Communications and international stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Conceptual thinking

Brand design

Typography & layout

Visual storytelling

Creative problem solving

Strong English

Ausbildung

Degree in Communication Design or Visual Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

PowerPoint

Figma

After Effects / Premiere Pro

Jobbeschreibung

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Your role

• Develop and execute compelling visual concepts from initial briefing to final delivery, including creative routes, mood boards, storyboards, layouts and production-ready artwork
• Design high-quality brand and communication materials across digital and physical touchpoints, including campaigns, websites, social media, email marketing, presentations, publications, events, exhibitions, internal communication, print and packaging-related applications
• Create outstanding presentations and visual narratives that translate complex strategic, commercial, technical and scientific content into clear and engaging stories for different audiences
• Take responsibility for professional image research, selection and creation as well as image editing, retouching, compositing, colour correction and visual quality enhancement
• Contribute to the continuous development of Döhler’s Corporate Design, including imagery, typography, colour systems, illustration, iconography, information design, layouts, templates and scalable visual design systems
• Ensure a consistent, distinctive and high-quality brand experience across all channels, formats, markets and organisational units
• Develop modular templates, toolkits and reusable design assets that enable international teams to create efficient and brand-compliant communication
• Use generative AI, automation and emerging creative technologies responsibly to accelerate ideation, image creation, prototyping, asset adaptation and design production while maintaining creative quality and brand integrity
• Advise internal stakeholders on visual communication, branding and design solutions, actively challenge unclear briefs and translate business requirements into effective creative outcomes
• Collaborate closely with Brand, Marketing, Communications, Customer Experience, Sales and other international stakeholders as well as external agencies, photographers, illustrators and production partners
• Coordinate multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring clear priorities, reliable timelines, transparent communication and consistently high execution standards
• Prepare and quality-check files for digital publishing, print production and other media applications, considering technical specifications, accessibility, usability and production requirements
• Maintain well-structured design files, templates and asset libraries, including clear naming, versioning, documentation and usage guidance
• Stay informed about relevant developments in corporate design, visual culture, digital communication, AI-powered creative workflows and emerging technologies, and translate them into meaningful improvements for the Döhler brand

Your profile

• A degree or professional qualification in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Media Design or a comparable discipline
• Several years of professional experience in graphic, corporate or brand design, ideally gained within an international company, branding agency or multidisciplinary creative environment
• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and high-quality execution across corporate identity, digital communication, print, presentations and integrated brand applications
• Excellent understanding of typography, layout, grid systems, visual hierarchy, colour, imagery, composition and information design
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, as well as strong PowerPoint skills
• Experience with collaborative and digital design tools such as Figma. Knowledge of After Effects, Premiere Pro, motion design, 3D applications or other creative tools is an advantage
• Strong expertise in professional image editing, retouching, compositing and the creation of visually consistent image worlds
• Practical experience with generative AI tools and prompt-based creative workflows, combined with a critical understanding of quality, consistency, copyright, data protection and responsible use
• The ability to move confidently between creative exploration, structured design systems and precise production work
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage several projects and stakeholder requirements simultaneously
• A proactive, collaborative and solution-oriented mindset with the confidence to explain, present and defend creative decisions
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility for the quality and consistency of every deliverable
• Very good written and spoken English - German or further language skills are an advantage

As An Employer, We Offer

• Work with passion: We foster a culture where you can act with heart and mind, take pride in your work and inspire others through positivity and commitment.
• Lead with purpose at every level: For us, leadership is not defined by titles. It is about taking ownership, driving change and bring-ing meaning to what you do.
• Grow your way: With flexible development opportunites across departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover new strenghts and actively shape your own path.
• Global collaboration: Join an international team bringing together multiple cultures, languages and perspectives to spark new ideas and inspiration.
• Shared strength: We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team play lead to shared success.

Please Include a Meaningful Portfolio That Demonstrates

• your strongest work in corporate, brand and graphic design
• your contribution to each featured project
• the initial challenge or briefing
• your conceptual and creative process
• the development of visual systems or design principles
• and the final results across relevant applications

We are particularly interested in understanding not only what you created, but also how you approached the challenge and why you made your design decisions.

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.