5 days ago
Content Designer
Carhartt WIP (Work In Progress)
On Site
Full Time
€60,000
Berlin, Germany
Job Overview
Job TitleContent Designer
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary€60,000
LocationBerlin, Germany
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Job Description
About Carhartt WIP
Carhartt WIP is part of the WIP Trading AG. Our family-owned business group started as a licensee and European distributor of the US workwear manufacturer Carhartt in the early 1990s. Since then, it develops its own collections based on workwear originals. Carhartt Work In Progress aims to continuously progress and evolve, without ever losing sight of its origins. Over the course of the past three decades, our business has developed organically, along with its customers, the culture that surrounds the brand, and its employees who have helped shape what Carhartt WIP is today.
For our office in Berlin (Kreuzberg), we're looking for a Content Designer.
Your Responsibilities as a Content Designer
- Support our editorial team in Berlin
- Design content for social media, website, and DTC channels
- Develop strategies, visual concepts, and micro-campaigns
- Create graphic assets for social media and CRM
- Design email campaigns, landing pages, and website visuals
- Collaborate closely with the creative team and work hand in hand with the Art Director
- Contribute actively new ideas, challenge the status quo, and actively participate in creative discussions
- Take ownership of projects from concept to execution
Your Profile
- Several years of work experience in (digital) editorial design, as well as in developing visual concepts and identities
- Strong interest and proven experience not only in visual/graphic design, but also in content creation and storytelling
- Excellent skills in common design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma
- Good understanding of After Effects and general animation techniques
- Detail-oriented and confident in handling and maintaining visual assets with precision
- Open-minded, curious, and eager to explore new creative approaches
- Highly collaborative and comfortable working in close partnership with our creative team
- Good communication skills both internally and externally
- Deep understanding of our brand and the market situation
- Enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of street culture, fashion, technology, and innovative design
- Fluent in English and German
Please send us your portfolio.
Key skills/competency
- Content Design
- Visual Concepts
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Content
- Email Campaigns
- Landing Page Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Figma
- After Effects
How to Get Hired at Carhartt WIP (Work In Progress)
- Research Carhartt WIP's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their brand ethos and commitment to street culture and authenticity.
- Tailor your resume and portfolio: Customize your application to highlight relevant experience in content design, visual storytelling, and digital editorial work. Ensure your portfolio showcases projects aligned with Carhartt WIP's aesthetic and target audience.
- Showcase brand understanding: During interviews, demonstrate your deep knowledge of Carhartt WIP's brand, market position, and the street culture, fashion, and technology trends that influence their audience.
- Prepare for creative discussions: Be ready to actively contribute new ideas, challenge the status quo, and discuss your creative process. Highlight your collaborative spirit and ability to work hand-in-hand with an Art Director.
- Emphasize technical proficiency: Be prepared to discuss your expert-level skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, and your understanding of After Effects and animation techniques. Provide examples of how you've used these tools to create impactful digital content.
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