Assistant Manager Design Brand and PR Communications (m/f/d)

Assistant Manager Design Brand and PR Communications (m/f/d)

at the Kia Europe Headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.

Your Mission:

As Assistant Manager Design Brand and PR Communications you will support the identification and development of Design opportunities to build the Kia Brand.

About us:

At Kia Design, we're not just a team – we're a community of visionary thinkers and creative doers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of innovation. Our Global Design Strategy Team plays an important role in shaping the future direction of Kia, creating a synergy between Design and Brand.

If you revel in the art of envisioning the future and have a keen eye for aesthetics that resonate with the times to come, then you belong with us. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where you can unleash your imagination, experiment fearlessly, and build our brand to set new standards.

Your Responsibilities:

Strategic Communication

• Promote Design through the planning and execution of effective communication strategies.

• Support the development and delivery of Design event campaign assets.

• Assist in Global and European Marketing/PR/Communications activities.

• Support the development of Kia Design communication guidelines aligned with Global and European requirements in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Act as advocate for innovation, best practices and communications trends.

Brand Management

• Identify and develop strategic opportunities to enhance Kia brand through innovative design projects and collaborations.

• Utilize your skills and experience in Design to create innovative projects and collaborations that positively impact the Kia brand.

• Use your creativity to conceptualize and support the preparation for local design awards such as Red Dot Design Award, iF Design Award.

• Use your storytelling and aesthetic abilities to document internal design process for social and other media.
  

Key Qualifications:

• University Degree in Marketing, PR, Brand Design or similar

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience in design and/or brand building, ideally in the creative industry. Understanding of the automotive industry is beneficial.

• Design is in your DNA - a broad understanding and experience of design is essential, as well as keen eye for detail

• Proficiency in project support and management, able to conceptualize and execute innovative projects under supervision

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the digital landscape and integrated communication

• Strategic, conceptual, and creative - able to develop innovative solutions, think critically, and communicate compelling ideas both verbally and visually (via Adobe Suite, PPT, and similar; Photoshop, Indesign, Blender knowledge is beneficial)

• Strong collaboration skills, positive thinking, flexibility and the ability to adapt in a multicultural and quick developing environment.

• Excellent in both written and spoken English; with an ability to create compelling stories and narratives.

• Photography or visualization skills are beneficial.
  

If you’re interested to become part of our Kia Design Team, please apply via our online portal. We are looking forward to getting to know you!