IONITY is looking for a skilled and motivated Brand & Design Manager to join the Brand, Marketing and Communications team.
IONITY is a leading company in the field of electromobility, operating one of the largest and most powerful charging networks for electric vehicles in Europe. Our mission is to create a sustainable and reliable charging infrastructure that facilitates the transition to electric mobility and protects the environment.
If you are looking for a purposeful place to work, this is the right place for you.

Your Responsibilities:

• Brand Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive pan-European brand strategies that enhance IONITY’s market presence and align with the company’s vision and goals.
• Design Ownership: Lead the design process for all brand materials, including digital and physical elements, ensuring consistency and high quality across all platforms and channels. Collaborate and steer stakeholders in other teams to influence the design and UX of the IONITY app and on-site brand experience at our 630+ locations across the EU.
• Visual Identity Management: Maintain and evolve IONITY’s visual identity, ensuring that all brand elements are consistently applied across all channels and materials. Develop a design management process that empowers countries to adapt existing designs to their needs and formats.
• Creative Direction: Provide creative direction for all B2C marketing campaigns, B2B collateral material, and corporate communications to ensure a unified and compelling brand message.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other marketing functions, product, country teams, and HR to ensure brand consistency and alignment with business objectives. Coordinate with external agencies and vendors as needed.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets. Oversee the workflow and productivity of the design team, provide production guidance for external parties overseeing photo and video production and post-editing based on a to-be-defined visual identity.
• Brand Guidelines: Develop and enforce brand guidelines to ensure all internal and external communications adhere to established brand standards based on a state-of-the-art collaboration tool.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market analyses to understand industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences. Use insights to inform brand strategies and design decisions.
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies. Propose and implement new ideas to keep the brand fresh and relevant.
• Education: A degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a comparable qualification.
• Professional Experience: At least 5 years of experience in brand management and design, preferably within a fast-paced environment on the client side. Experience with consumer-centric app design and modern UX is a bonus.
• Skills: Strong creative and design skills, with proficiency in design, video and/or animation software such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) or similar. Excellent understanding of brand strategy and development.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English, both written and spoken. German is a plus; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Competencies: Strong creative leadership and project management skills combined with organizational and multitasking skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Empathetic team player with intercultural competence and communication skills.
• Innovative Environment: An exciting role in a dynamic and growing company in the electromobility sector.
• Development Opportunities: Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Work Climate: An open and collegial culture with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
• Benefits: Attractive compensation, flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote work. Application: If you are passionate about electromobility and communication and would like to be part of our dedicated team, we look forward to receiving your application! Please share a creative framework you developed and implemented, creative examples of work you are proud of.