You are the one we miss!

We are looking for you as a motivated Lead Designer (m/f/d) for our Visual Design team, who will develop and implement the direction of a design in the development of innovative digital products, experiences and platforms
You will take full responsibility and advise clients on digital projects from pitch to go-live
You follow current trends and developments in the field of digital experiences and bring in fresh ideas
You have 5 years of professional experience in the design of digital interfaces as well as the development and application of design systems
You have already worked on extensive platform projects and have the necessary know-how for complex digital solutions
You are characterized by your ability to work in a structured and goal-oriented manner and rely on collaboration and initiative
You support and inspire other designers and share your knowledge of new technologies, tools, design and digital trends and see constructive feedback as an opportunity for further development
You are confident working with Adobe CC, and Figma and ideally you have experience with handling variables/design tokens in Figma or Tokens-Studio
Nice-to-have superpowers: initial experience with no-code tools such as Webflow, Framer or 3D
You have a flair for motion design and understand how animated elements can improve the user experience. Experience with After Effects and/or Principle is an advantage
You have a background in web technologies and understand how to speak a common language with developers
You are familiar with agile methods such as SCRUM and Kanban and have experience with tools such as Confluence and Jira
We are looking forward to getting to know you and your work. Please send us a meaningful portfolio showing your previous projects and experience

Our benefits for you!

Agency feel and mobile working: easily compatible through our hybrid working model and flexible working hours
Workout-life-balance: Cooperation with Urban Sports Club and leasing offer from JobRad
Profit sharing: As a permanent part of denkwerk, you will share in the profits
Continuing internal & external education opportunities:TechTalks, Service Design Workshops and individual trainings,financed by a continuing education budget
Company Pension Scheme: as a denkwerker you receive an employer subsidy of 20% for your company pension scheme
Free choice of devices: Whether Mac or Windows - you may also use our hardware privately
Support in all life situations: Counseling opportunities from pme Familienservice
denkfrei days: Carnival Monday, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are free for everyone at denkwerk
denkmate: that's what we call our experienced denkwerkers, who are there to help and advise you at the start of your new working day
Corporate benefits: all kinds of employee discounts
Snacks & Drinks: cool lemonades, beer, fresh coffee or even fruit and vegetables - there's something for everyone

Here's how to get started!

Can't wait to get started? Neither can we! We're looking for you to start immediately, but we're also flexible with your possible start date. Please also send us your CV, your portfolio and salary requirements. Classic cover letters are too normal for you? Surprise us with your creativity and introduce yourself and your motivations in your own way. We are curious! P. S.: When we meet to get to know each other, feel free to bring us three of your favorite design moods! No matter what it is and from whom. This shows us what makes good design for you, and we get an even better picture of what you would like to do in the future :-)

What to expect in the application process

1st interview: ~1 hour, mostly online with two participants from denkwerk
2nd interview: ~1 hour, preferably on site with two denkwerk participants
In our interviews, both the professional and human denkwerk fit are highlighted
After the two interviews, if the feedback is positive, a telephone offer conversation will follow
We aim for quick feedback loops: if you are still missing feedback, please contact us proactively!

Why denkwerk?

We are an owner-managed digital agency with headquarters in Cologne Ehrenfeld and other locations in Berlin Kreuzberg, Hamburg and Munich. A total of 250 motivated denkwerkers from 28 nations are waiting for you, including around 180 colleagues at our Cologne office. As a Lead Designer (m/f/d), you will accompany exciting customer projects and work closely with the Project Management, Technology and Strategy departments. We create unique digital products for various clients such as Congstar, DeepL, ESPRIT, Mainova, Microsoft, Motel One, STIEBEL ELTRON and STORCK. To round off your onboarding, you can expect regular feedback meetings. As a ‘Great Place to Work 2024’ employer, your opinion is important to us, because we live an open feedback culture! We like to celebrate, especially our successes - look forward to celebrations of all kinds, such as our summer parties and Christmas parties.

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