Design Director – Brand (m/f/d)

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We create consumer-facing experiences that merge brand storytelling with physical space and experiential design.

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Spatial Design & Visualization • Develop and refine clear spatial concepts • Produce or closely direct renders and visualizations that communicate design intent, atmosphere, and materiality • Guide the creation of hero visuals, walkthroughs, and immersive presentations for clients • Set visual standards for rendering quality, lighting, textures, and storytelling Design Team Collaboration • Lead, mentor, and coordinate designers • Provide clear creative direction, structured feedback, and design reviews at all stages • Allocate work effectively and ensure alignment between concept, detail, and delivery Feasibility & Realization • Ensure designs are feasible and scalable, balancing creativity with real-world constraints • Collaborate closely with architects, creatives, and project managers • Translate conceptual design into clear spatial designs • Present design concepts and visualizations confidently internally and to clients • Translate client objectives into spatial design solutions Required Skills & Experience Design & Technical Skills • Strong ability to develop and communicate compelling spatial concepts through clear visual direction and storytelling • Proficient in 3D spatial design and visualisation workflows, with Rhino considered a highly valuable tool for spatial and architectural development • Ability to use a range of visualisation and rendering software to effectively communicate design intent, atmosphere, materiality, and user experience • Capable of translating abstract ideas and early-stage concepts into clear visual outputs that align teams, clients, and stakeholders around a shared vision • Excellent understanding of: - Spatial composition and environmental storytelling - Materials, finishes, and visual detailing - Lighting, atmosphere, and mood creation - Human scale, flow, and user experience - Contemporary spatial and experiential design trends • Ability to establish a strong visual and conceptual direction that guides the wider design team throughout the project lifecycle • Skilled at mentoring and directing designers by providing clear creative guidance, references, feedback, and visual benchmarks • Strong eye for presentation quality, ensuring all visuals, renders, and design outputs communicate a cohesive and elevated design narrative • Experience with tools such as Rhino, Enscape, or similar real-time rendering platforms is highly valued Leadership & Experience • Mandatory 8+ years of experience in brand experience, spatial, events, retail, and experiential design • Proven experience leading design teams and complex spatial projects • Strong understanding of design feasibility • Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills Nice to have: • Experience in spatial or retail activation projects • Familiarity with project management What You Won’t Be Responsible For • Producing technical build drawings • Running productions This role focuses on brand spatial experiences.

What We Offer • Work on high-visibility brand and retail environments for international clients • Creative ownership within immersive spatial projects • A collaborative, professional, and ego-free team culture • Hybrid flexibility with a strong Berlin-based design team • Direct impact on physical, consumer-facing brand experiences Want to Work With Us?

Your mission Location: Berlin preferred (Hybrid CET) Office: Reichenberger Str. 36, 10999 Berlin Mode: Full-time Start: As soon as possible About Us Battle Royal Studios is a boutique creative agency, renowned for delivering innovative and immersive brand experiences worldwide.

From retail environments and exhibitions to large-scale events and pop-ups, we operate at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and spatial execution.

Discover more about our projects and philosophy at www.br-studios.com Role Overview We are looking for a Design Director – Brand that leads the creative vision and execution of immersive brand experiences in physical space. This role balances conceptual leadership and hands-on spatial design, ensuring ideas are creatively ambitious and feasible.

This role focuses on: • Define and drive the spatial brand vision across environments such as retail, exhibitions, events, pop-ups, and brand activations • Lead concept development from early spatial narratives to final design direction • Ensure design excellence, brand consistency, and innovation across all touchpoints This role is ideal for someone experienced in brand or event agencies who thrives in clarity, structure, and collaboration.

This is not a management or production lead role. You are the bridge between creatives and Spatial designers.

Your profile Key Responsibilities Lead and define the spatial brand vision across retail, exhibitions, events, pop-ups, and activations by driving concept development from initial narrative to final design direction while ensuring design excellence, brand consistency, and innovation across all touchpoints.

Defines the overall design vision, creative direction, and aesthetic quality standards. If you are passionate about shaping spatial brand experiences and leading immersive design at the highest level, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your application (no cover letter required) to jobs@br-studios.com • As one PDF file • Subject line: Design Director / [Your Last Name] • Include: • Your earliest possible start date • Salary expectations • Portfolio showcasing relevant spatial projects Join us in creating brand environments that are experienced, remembered, and built.

About us Battle Royal Studios is a boutique creative agency, renowned for delivering innovative and immersive experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. From high-profile brand activations to grand cultural events, we craft unique concepts that blend creativity, strategy, and cutting-edge technology.

Discover more about our projects and philosophy at www.br-studios.com .