Design Director - Schwerpunkt Branding & FMCG (f/m/d)
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Design Director - Schwerpunkt Branding & FMCG (f/m/d)
Hamburg, Germany
Full-time
Permanent
About the Role
Join Mutabor, Germany's leading creative design agency, as a Design Director specializing in branding and FMCG. Lead creative teams and shape impactful brand experiences.
Responsibilities
- Brand Management & Design: You will conceive, design, and oversee comprehensive brand and communication appearances in the FMCG environment – from the initial idea to the implementation at the point of sale. You will develop design routes and present them convincingly to clients, creative directors, and management.
- Creative Leadership: You will take charge of the technical steering of multiple branding projects simultaneously, create precise briefs for your team and external service providers, and ensure quality, timing, and budget compliance.
- Team Development: You will lead, guide, and develop designers, juniors, and interns – both technically and methodologically. You will motivate your team, continuously review working methods, and ensure a smooth workflow.
- Holistic Client Consultation: You will be the central contact for clients on all creative matters. You will think entrepreneurially, anticipate needs, and develop proactive proposals – even beyond the original brief.
- Quality & Processes: You will define the scope of services and project costing in close coordination with account management. You will ensure quality management and meticulous filing and maintenance of project folders.
Requirements
- Experience: At least 7 years of professional experience in brand design and development, demonstrably in the FMCG or consumer goods sector.
- Industry Expertise: Solid knowledge in packaging design, brand identity, and retail communication, as well as a keen sense for target groups and market trends in the consumer environment.
- Leadership Skills: Experience in the technical steering and development of design teams, as well as a passion for sharing knowledge and seeing others grow.
- Craftsmanship & Acumen: Completed studies in communication or graphic design, excellent proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and an unerring sense for typography, color, and brand aura.
- Communication Skills: You present convincingly, assert yourself in large meetings, and can clearly argue design decisions – in German and English.
We Offer
- Be part of the most creative design agency in Germany.
- Here you will find exchange and collaboration in an interdisciplinary team. From corporate design, UX-UI design, architecture to motion design – we have the right fit for every mind.
- Our office in Hamburg offers not only its own café, a rooftop terrace with a grill and a view over the harbor, but also a modern workplace with the latest technology.
- Regular in-house events for training and team building take place. Every Friday, we end the week together with a drink.
- Want to improve your language skills? No problem, participate in our free German and English courses.
- In addition to the 30 days of vacation, you will receive an extra day on your birthday as a gift.
- There are opportunities for salary optimization (Deutschlandticket, Jobrad) and support for occupational pension provision.
- Continuous and individual further training offers as well as development discussions.
About the Company
Mutabor is the largest independent international brand agency founded in Germany. The owners, Johannes Plass and Heinrich Paravicini, are still part of the 6-person management team.
170+ creative consultants in Hamburg, Berlin, and Los Angeles create impactful solutions based on holistic strategies, great design, and state-of-the-art technology.
Under the motto "Brand Intelligence®, Mutabor supports brands in becoming not only relevant, but resilient and future-proof. Services include: strategic consulting, design and adaptive design systems including packaging, live and digital experience, communication, and brand management.
Clients include BMW-Motorrad, BRENNTAG, Clariant, GEA, the DFL, Henkel, HelleniQ Energy, Kleinanzeigen, Migros, OTTO, Pfizer, Porsche, Veltins, and Volkswagen.
Mutabor is the Latin expression for the will to change (I will be transformed – I'm going to change). This will has driven Mutabor since its founding in 1998. With over 700 awards, countless projects for clients from almost all industries – from start-ups to international corporations – Mutabor is now one of the largest independent agencies in the creative industry in Germany.
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