Design Director f/m/d

Design Director f/m/d Focus Corporate Branding & Corporate Communication hw.design gmbh — Munich — as of now Which design parameters of the design system have already been developed? — Have we considered our personas’ needs? — Which sprint are you in? Figma open, Figma closed, what does Trello say?

We’ve got the team meeting in a minute. “Who can do the animation?” — Amazing what MidJourney generated from that! — Let’s take a break. Sound familiar? That’s the team. The team at hw.design.

We’re looking for a full-time Design Director (f/m/d) Who are we? hw.d is a first-class, professionally run, award-winning design agency for corporate experiences in branding, communication and reporting, based in the heart of Munich.

Our strategic approach, outstanding design expertise and interdisciplinary way of working, combined with a forward-looking perspective, make us a leading agency for future-ready corporate identities. Since 1995, we have been supporting companies ranging from start-ups to DAX-listed corporations.

Our focused team comprises around 20 staff members, supported by an extensive network in consulting, strategy, design, communication and implementation.

Your responsibilities

• With us, you can not only conceptualise unique corporate branding and communication projects, but also implement them across various touchpoints and media channels. As an experienced Design Director (m/f/d), you are involved throughout the entire project lifecycle and work independently as a member of our design team. You develop challenging tasks together with the team while having a Creative Director by your side. Your clients are diverse and ambitious, coming from start-ups, the mid-market sector, or DAX40 companies
• Creative and strategic development of branding, reporting, and communication measures at a sophisticated creative and strategic level
• Development and realisation of brand-aligned multidisciplinary appearances — from websites to exhibition stands, with a focus on digital media (strong conceptual skills in UI/UX)
• The main focus is on creative development, high-quality implementation, and process management of the overall creative process across multiple clients and projects
• Excellent use of creative development and presentation tools such as the Adobe Suite (including After Effects), Figma, Keynote, or Cinema 4D
• Preparing and delivering internal and external presentations
• As a team player, you collaborate with other departments within the agency, such as consulting, strategy, and creative direction
• You also enthusiastically contribute to strategic projects aimed at advancing the agency, for example, our current focus on Sustainable Brand Leadership
• As an active team member in a small, professional team, you also take on internal tasks to a suitable extent

Your profile

• A degree in design or a comparable field of study
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of medium to large-scale branding, reporting, and/or communications projects
• Excellent analytical skills, strong team orientation, and a hands‑on mindset
• Fluent in both German and English
• A structured, responsible, and reliable approach to work is second nature to you
• Strong communication skills, diplomacy, and persuasive ability
• Good to very good knowledge of relevant software and tools
• You have prior experience in team leadership and enjoy taking on professional responsibility for selected team members within your area. What to expect
• Professional Team
• Flexible working hours and mobile office options
• Attractive employee benefit programmes
• Very friendly and likeable colleagues
• A vibrant agency environment in the heart of Munich’s Maxvorstadt district
• 25 days of annual leave (based on a five-day week)
• Corporate benefits such as “Happy Day” etc. We are looking for applicants who want to grow with one of the most successful brand and design agencies and who enjoy working together in a team to solve communication and design tasks at a demanding level every day