Senior Communications Designer

The applicant will be responsible for developing marketing materials for PR and communication measures, design and production of the company's merchandise and the DTP of external and internal print and digital products in close collaboration with the Chief Communications Officer.

Main responsibilities:

  • Design and development of visual communication materials, such as presentations, infographics, videos and social media content
  • Working on all stages of the design process further developing and strengthening our Corporate Design.
  • Defining and updating guidelines and templates in accordance with our Corporate Identity.
  • Ensuring consistent branding across various communication channels and products.
  • Manage, collaborate and brief external communication partners, such as design agencies and suppliers, to ensure consistency in design and messaging
  • Production of printed and online ads, brochures, posters, flyers, reports, banners, E-Mail campaigns, illustrations, covers, collateral materials and stationaries for events.
  • Supporting all subsidiaries of the Group in the creation of PPT presentations, Word documents and reports.
  • Collaborate on the design of our products, ensuring they are aesthetically appealing and meet business objectives
  • Stay up to date with design trends and best practices, and make recommendations for improvements to our communication materials
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Communications Officer

Essential Skills:

  • Proven track record in Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design.
  • Strong design aesthetic and conceptual skill as well as proficiency in typography, illustration and layout.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop).
  • Proficiency in MS365 (Word and PPT).
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle ambiguity with grace.
  • English and German proficiency. Portuguese, Spanish and Italian will be a plus.

Desirable Skills:

  • High quality and result oriented working habits with a desire to innovate in design.
  • Digital Marketing and CMS skills (WordPress)
  • Understanding of web technologies and interface design
  • Interest in the Renewable Energy sector
  • Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to develop communication materials and products
  • Knowledge of video production equipment and software, such as cameras, lighting, Adobe Premier Pro and Final Cut Pro is a plus

Attributes:

  • Proactive attention to detail, flexibility and excellent organizational skills in order to administer a range of activities in parallel.
  • Able to work independently and in a team environment, with excellent collaboration skills – engaged, flexible, positive, and enthusiastic
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Positive team player attitude with a willingness to learn and grow

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, Communication Design or related fiel
  • 5+ years of experience in communication design and a portfolio of relevant projects

How to apply?

If you are interested in joining our team in Wollerau, please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@smartenergy.net. Applications are evaluated on a continuous basis until the ideal candidate is found.

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