Senior Brand and Communications Designer (all genders)

About the Role:

TheGROPYUSDesign Team a group of multidisciplinary designers(brand product industrial)contributes to our mission by creatingcutting-edge innovative and intuitive solutions for our internal and external productsset in a variety of domains.

Youllbeshapingand evolvingour identity defininghow itis seen felt and experienced. From building visual systems and guidelines to crafting compelling communications across digital printmotion design videoand experiential touchpointsyoullensure our brand is consistent impactful and memorableacross B2B and B2C markets.

But your workwontstop at marketing channels-youllhelp define how our brand shows up across every dimension: in our products in the way employees engage with internal communications and in how we present ourselves in spaces and moments that matter.

Youdontshy away fromambiguity whetheritsan unclear brief ashift in approachor a touchpointwevenever designed for before. You bring clarity structure and creativity turning insights and complexity into engaging design. With a balance of craft and pragmatism you create work that inspires while advancing business goals.

Yourenot just here tomaintainthe brand yourehere to move it forward. You know when to push boundaries and when to let simplicity and consistency do the heavy lifting and you strike that balance with intention. When the right project or initiative calls for it whetherthatsan employer branding campaign or a scrappy fast-moving initiative you bring real energy and ambition going all in to expand what the brand can be and kind of designer whodoesntwaitto be asked to go further.

And while you think strategically aboutbrandand experienceyourealwaysa doer. You roll up your sleeves to design and deliver moving seamlessly from high-level concepts to polished execution. This combination of vision and craft ensures our brandisntjust well-definedbutpowerfully expressed in the work we put into the world.

What to expect:

• Shape and evolveour brand identity by developing visual systems guidelines and toolkits that ensure consistency and impact across digital print product and experiential touchpoints.

• Push the boundaries of our Craft- infuse creativity into our brand and all its various expressionswhere possiblewhile balancing theneeds ofthe Brand todaytocreateMarketing materials

• Bring the brand to lifeholistically -throughbroad experience inmotion design video and animation crafting engaging stories for marketing product explainers social media and internal communications.

• Leadend-to-enddesign projects frombriefing toconceptdevelopmentto final execution spanningevents presentations web social video and internal communications.

• Translate strategy and insights into design solutions bringing clarity and creativity to ambiguous or complex briefsandmaintainingan inclusive iterative design process.

• Clearly articulate design decisionsthrough compelling presentations and detailed documentationeffectively introducingsolutions to peers and executive-level stakeholders

• Balance strategic and executional workthinking beyond the immediate request to its wider impact on the brand and business knowing when to go deep and when to move quickly without compromising overall quality and intent.

• Manage multiple stakeholdersarticulatingdesign decisions with strongrationaleandpresentingwork to peers and executives with confidence.

• Collaborate across departments(Marketing and Communications Product Management Product Research Sales Sustainability People Leadership) to ensure brand is cohesive and streamline the design and development process

• Mentor and uplift teammates sharing feedback and settinghigh standardsfor craft creativity and collaboration.

What you bring:

• Education:degree in Design Communications Marketing or similar field

• Work experience:Minimum 6 years of creating outstanding brand marketing and communication materials across digital and print; experience in a startup or entrepreneurial environment is a plus.

• Mastery with designand collaborationtools:Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop IllustratorInDesign(pro)AfterEffects(or similar) Premiere (or similar) (fluent)FigmaMiro.

• AI curiosity & adaptability:You keep a close eye on how AI is reshaping design and are open to exploring how emerging tools can elevate brand work. No specific fluency genuine curiosity and a willingness to experiment is.

• Strategic brand thinking:Solid understanding of brand strategy and the ability to translate it into compelling visual narratives and communication touchpoints.

• Human- and planet-centered design principles:Demonstratedability to create design solutions that consider inclusivity accessibility and sustainability as well asnative experience in Design Thinking processes.

• Visual identityexpertise:Strong background in buildingevolvingandmaintainingbrand systems fromcomponents likelogostypographyand layoutto comprehensive guidelinesincluding photography and illustration style.

• Prototyping & concepting:Capable of quickly iterating ideas and producing mockups storyboards and assets that bringtheconcept to life.

• Collaboration skills:Proven ability to partner effectively with marketingandcommunicationsproduct management product research sustainabilityleadership and external agencies to deliver integrated solutions.

• Storytelling & influence: A compelling communicator who can craft and narrate the story behind design work engaging stakeholders while grounding ideas in data insights and logical reasoning.

• Language:Excellent communication and presentation skills inEnglish;German language skillsminimum B1preference toB2

• Portfolio:A quality portfolioshowcasingoriginaland recentwork including brand identityand othercommunicationsand graphic designprojects
  

Personal Attributes

• Drive andpassion:agenuine enthusiasm for design and a commitment to staying updated with the latest industry developments

• Analyticalthinking:ability to analyze feedback andresearchto iterate on designs and improve user experienceusing first principles thinking

• Learningmindset:quick to learn newconcepts approachesand tools with a structured approach to problem-solving

• Pragmatism andcommonsense:balanced approach to achieving high-quality results efficiently

• Teamspirit:eager to receive feedback support team members and contribute to a collaborative work environment

• Attention todetail:meticulous in ensuring the accuracy and quality of design outputs

How to Apply: Read carefully

Please share a link to your portfolio - this is the most critical asset you can provide as a if your portfolio has:

• Recent Work Samples (not full case studies)-We want to see final outcomes of your design workfrom real-world outputof brand systemsand material online/offline work.Focus onworkyou are proud of.

• Clear ImpactBe clear about what youowned. What was the brief what were the constraintsand theopportunities.Communicatewhat you worked on why it mattered and the impact it had.

• Include a range of work to show your versatility with a focus on the past 3 years.

Note: If yourportfolio is password-protected be sure to include the password in your application.

What We Offer

• • Anunlimitedcontract with 30 vacation days.
  • Flexible hybrid work:You can work from home or come into the office on the schedule that works best for traveling and working from another location No problem. Tune into meetings and work from abroad for up to40 daysper addition flex hours allow you to prioritize important moments in your day.
  • Experiences beyond the desk:Whetheritscross-functional team offsites construction site visits or industry fairsyoullget tostep out of the office and into the world.
  • Attractiveperksand benefits:We offer a company pension scheme language courses (English/German) and employee discounts with selected sustainable brands. Furthermore our external partners in mental health support you in strengthening your mental health through anonymous private/group sessions.
  • Virtual Shares Program:Participatein the success of GROPYUS through our Virtual Share Program.
  • Ownership:You can truly make your mark with your work and contributions onall our organizational levels. Find your solutionsdriveand test them.
  • The chance to be part of something big:Our mission is to rethink an entire industry. Join us in reinventing construction and fostering sustainable affordable living.
  • A diverse and enriching work environment:Become a valued member of a wonderfully diverse team of individuals from over 50 countries. At GROPYUS we value inclusionabove all ensuringthat everyone feels they belong no matter their this way our differences become strengths that help us grow as a team.