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Kao Corporation

Graphic Designer - 15 month FTC

Darmstadt , Germany

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Support a diverse portfolio of beauty brands in the DACH market by delivering impactful digital, print, and motion content in a fast-paced environment.

The role:

In this role you will support our portfolio of beauty brands across AEMEA. This is an exciting opportunity for a creatively driven designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering impactful digital, print, and motion content. This role will be focusing on the DACH market and there is a requirement for this person to speak fluent German.

What you will do:

  • Adapt and create engaging content for leading German beauty brands.
  • Respond to briefs with smart, creative solutions and manage occasional quick‑turnaround projects (including same‑day requests in rare cases).
  • Create and/or adapt a range of assets, including:
    • E‑commerce content (A+, Brand Stores, secondary assets, etc.)
    • Digital and website banners
    • Press releases and mailers
    • Event collateral
    • Print ads and leaflets
  • Use After Effects and/or Premier Pro to create and adapt video and animated content.
  • Ensure all assets follow brand guidelines and coordinate with relevant stakeholders on approvals and concept development.
  • Act as a brand guardian, ensuring creative quality and consistent tone of voice across all touchpoints.
  • Adapt existing creative for the German market, requiring strong skills in Photoshop and Illustrator.
What you will need:
  • Native German speaker with strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
  • A degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related creative discipline
  • 3+ years’ experience in a design-focused role
  • Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects and/or Premier Pro
  • Nice to have: Photography and videography skills suitable for producing beauty‑focused social media content
  • Confident collaborating with external agencies on creative development and production
  • Competent using Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills (including asset management and file structuring)
  • A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to manage challenging requests and ask for support when needed
  • A creative thinker with the passion to bring new ideas to life
 Kao Corporation

Ever since the company's founding in 1887, Kao has strived to deliver value to the life of people everywhere in the world. Today, we are a leading manufacturer in the fields of hygiene, beauty and health, while our chemical business contributes to the development of diverse industries. With more than 33,000 employees, our mission is to enrich the lives of people globally and contribute to the sustainability of the world. In the regions of Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (AEMEA), we focus on our Beauty Care business with premium brands in three business sectors: Consumer, Salon and Cosmetics. All three business sectors are driven by the same values and beliefs: Creating high-quality products and constantly striving for the best is what is at the heart of everything we do. This is why we understand that our people are one of our core assets, and we strive for a working environment that allows team members to flourish and grow. Join us, and you will have opportunity to help us make life beautiful.

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