Junior Creative (m/f/d) - Brand Design

About Interbrand

Interbrand is a leading global branding firm known for developing some of the world's most iconic brands. With a focus on both global standards and entrepreneurial approaches, Interbrand unites diverse thinkers, creators, and collaborators to innovate brand-building strategies. Over the past forty years, the company has pioneered numerous brand strategies and tools, making lasting impacts across industries.

Partnering with top global brands, Interbrand aims to lead the next generation of brand building by enabling clients to make impactful decisions that reshape markets and create value. The company also produces the Interbrand Best Global Brands ranking, a trusted resource providing proprietary insights, and offers education through its Academy to cultivate marketing expertise.

Culture and Behaviours

Interbrand fosters a culture built on four key behaviours: Lead with love, Be Brave, Listen First, and Make it happen. These principles encourage experimentation, open communication, and shared leadership, helping the team evolve and deliver excellence.

Position Overview

Based in Cologne, Germany, this full-time hybrid role (approximately three office days weekly) within the Creative department is an entry point into the design profession, working on real projects for global brands. Candidates will develop skills in emerging design tools including AI applications, gaining a versatile and cross-channel design perspective that integrates brand identity across all consumer touchpoints. The role involves learning Interbrand's Thinking & Making philosophy and Three Lenses approach to craft high-quality creative work in a collaborative team environment.

Candidate Profile

• Fluent in both German and English to thrive in an international setting.
• Portfolio or practical internship experience in design; recent graduates or individuals changing career tracks are welcome.
• Strong enthusiasm for learning, adaptability to new tools, with knowledge of generative AI tools as an advantage.
• Keen interest in both the aesthetic and functional aspects of design, understanding how choices align with brand objectives.
• Proven collaborative mindset: effective listening, positive workshop contributions, receptive to feedback, and eagerness to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Active curiosity about brands, culture, design trends, and emerging technologies, bringing ideas and references into teamwork.
• Clear and proactive communicator who articulates work progress, challenges, and insights well.
• Responsible and dependable, meeting commitments on time and quality, with good initiative and knowing when to seek assistance.

Why Join Interbrand?

With over five decades shaping iconic brands, Interbrand applies a holistic Thinking & Making framework that integrates human insight, brand economics, and experiential design to unlock client growth and innovation. Employees benefit from transparent career development, on-demand learning, candid feedback, and a culture embracing diversity and wellbeing. Interbrand encourages uniqueness and excellence without compromise.

Additional Information

Applications from candidates requiring alternative formats or assistance can be accommodated by contacting [email protected].