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About the Role
You will be responsible for the Creative Vision of The Pioneer, including the Corporate Design of The Pioneer and all associated original brands, and consistently developing our brand system across all touchpoints.
Responsibilities
- Develop and consistently evolve the Corporate Design of The Pioneer and all associated original brands across all touchpoints, from newsletter and podcast covers to the design on our media ships.
- Independently design daily tasks with a clear focus on brand and marketing: logo and cover designs, corporate design evolution, print and digital advertising campaigns from concept to final artwork, social media assets, videos, and animations.
- Provide creative direction and ensure quality for external support.
- Develop visual concepts for editorial formats, including static and animated infographics, image styles, and cover images, ensuring a cohesive blend of journalistic content and visual quality.
- Collaborate closely with the Creative Director to translate conceptual direction into precise visual execution.
- Oversee visual design within the Creative Hub to maintain The Pioneer's distinctive look.
Requirements
- Several years of experience as a Creative Director, Senior Art Director, or Senior Copywriter/Concept Developer in an agency or media environment, with a proven track record of shaping brands.
- Experience leading teams, understanding the nuances of team management in a startup environment versus an established operation.
- Outstanding conceptual strength, linguistic flair, and a passion for great ideas, clear language, and creative excellence.
- Ability to defend concepts during implementation and a willingness to delve into details.
- Skill in presenting ideas effectively to diverse audiences, including management and B2B partners.
- Interest in journalism and an understanding of working for a medium that relies on credibility.
- Keen awareness of current trends in communication and design to maintain high standards.
- Experience collaborating closely with editorial and product teams, and understanding how to integrate creative work within a journalistic context.
- Ability to justify brand decisions, even when they are challenging.
Skills
- Creative Direction
- Brand Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Cover Design
- Advertising Campaign Design
- Social Media Asset Creation
- Video and Animation
- Visual Concept Development
- Infographic Design
- Team Leadership
- Conceptualization
- Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Journalism Understanding
- Trend Awareness
- Collaboration
Location
- Berlin
- Onboard Media Ships
- Office in Charlottenburg
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Senior
- Several years of experience
Benefits
- Urban Sports Club membership
- Permanent employment
- Fair compensation
- 30 days of vacation per year
About the Company
- Media Pioneer is a new type of digital media company based in Berlin, focusing on innovative and independent journalism in business and politics.
- We operate with a unique floating office, the world's first media ship, The Pioneer One, navigating the Berlin government district.
- The Pioneer is the joint platform for all journalistic publications of Media Pioneer Publishing AG since May 2020.
- Recognized as 'Startup of the Year' (European Publishing Awards 2020), we are considered one of Europe's most exciting media projects.
- Our 'The Pioneer Briefing' reaches up to 1 million people daily as a newsletter and podcast, making it 'Germany's Morning Briefing No. 1'.
- Our mission is independence, with The Pioneer's political and business journalism being 100% ad-free.