Senior Designer

Amsterdam Berlin; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Vacation days + holidays

Off-site events

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Amsterdam Berlin GmbH is a global design and communication agency based in Berlin. You will collaborate with strategy and design teams on client and self-initiated projects, shaping concepts from ideation to execution while maintaining artistic and technical quality across touchpoints.

As a senior team member, you will lead design directions, mentor juniors, and ensure outcomes align with brand objectives for international clients, with opportunities for growth and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in graphic design/branding roles.
• Strong typography and visual communication skills.
• Experience leading design projects and teams.
• Fluent in English; German a plus.
• Portfolio across brand identities and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to execution with high quality.
• Collaborate with strategy and design teams on client and self-initiated projects.
• Develop scalable visual identities for brands and campaigns.
• Create collateral for brand experiences, exhibitions, and digital products.
• Guide junior designers and mentor the team.
• Present concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Branding

Graphic design

Typography

Communication

Project management

Presentation skills

English fluency

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

PowerPoint

Keynote

InDesign

Job description

Company Description

Amsterdam Berlin is a global agency working at the intersection of design and communication. The team creates high-end experiences for brands in various settings like retail, cultural platforms, and more. The agency's client list spans multiple segments (Activewear, fashion, automotive, jewelry) and carries some of the world's most recognized brands (Nike, Porsche, MyTheresa, Ferrari).

What we Offer

• A challenging and creative work environment.
• The opportunity to work with leading international brands brands
• 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.

Role Description

You will collaborate closely with our strategy and design team on a mix of client and self-initiated projects – from visual identities and brand experiences to campaigns and beyond. You will take the lead in shaping and guiding projects from concept to execution, bringing clear creative direction and strong design sensibility. As a senior voice in the team, you’ll also contribute to our creative growth, ensuring artistic and technical quality across all touch-points.

Key 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 as well as digital products and campaigns.
• Design collateral applications for 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.
• Clearly 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.

Key Skills & Experience

• 6 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, color and form theory, and composition.
• 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.
• Good knowledge of Keynote and Pages.
• 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.