Design Director FMCG Food & Beverages, Lifestlye; m​/w​/d) Herrenberg

Location

HERRENBERG Berlin Hamburg

Art

Full-time

Start

with immediate effect

We are looking for a creative individual with strong conceptual skills to serve as Design Director (m/f/d), with a focus on FMCG food and beverages and lifestyle. You bring extensive experience in holistic brand design, the development and design of comprehensive product portfolios, brand identities, and campaigns, as well as in packaging design, and you confidently lead your team from concept to implementation.

You work with a diverse client portfolio—ranging from international brands to startups—and have a keen sense for trends and 360° brand experiences.

• Development of holistic brand strategies and their translation into creative concepts and consistent design systems
• Brand design across positioning, storytelling, packaging, digital touchpoints, and comprehensive 360° experiences
• Guiding your team through conceptual processes to achieve clear, effective results
• Brand presentation at the point of sale, digitally and in video formats
• Confident presentation of concepts and results to clients and internally
• Planning workshops and overseeing projects through to final implementation (including photo shoots)

• 5+ years of experience in brand design for FMCG, food & beverages, and lifestyle
• Experience in developing and managing comprehensive product portfolios, brand identities, campaigns, and packaging design
• Strong skills in strategy, concept development, and creative ideation
• Experience in leading teams and managing conceptual processes
• Confident in dealing with customers, giving presentations, and leading workshops
• Proficiency in AI-powered design tools (e.g., Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Runway, VEO
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• Experience in motion design (e.g., After Effects or similar software)
• Fluent in German and English
• An independent, structured approach to work combined with a strong team spirit
• A portfolio that clearly demonstrates your conceptual strength and design excellence, including holistic and 360° brand work

• Exciting projects with well-known FMCG brands
• Plenty of creative freedom and short decision-making processes
• Individual further development via our RK Academy
• Individual working time models and hybrid working (office & remote)
• A friendly team, flat hierarchies and open communication
• An inspiring, creative environment with plenty of room for ideas
• A corporate culture based on trust, appreciation and cooperation

We work in a networked, agile way and at eye level - with colleagues, managers and customers. We believe in an inclusive working environment in which bright and creative minds can contribute and develop.