Graphic Design Lead

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At Journi, a creative tech company and Austria's most innovative start-up of 2024, we’re on a mission to build the world’s most-downloaded printing app. Our app empowers customers to effortlessly create beautiful photo books and other print products. Using AI technology, we automatically create personalized designs based on the content our users want to print. Be part of a team of highly motivated and like-minded individuals who you can learn from - and who are excited to learn from you too! 

We're looking for a Graphic Design Lead to shape Journi's visual identity and guide our talented 3-person Graphic Design team. You’ll balance creative direction with hands-on design, ensuring every creative asset we produce is on-brand, impactful, and inspiring.

This is an exciting time to join - Journi is refreshing its brand, and we need a creative leader to bring our new look to life across CRM, social, user acquisition, employer branding, partnerships, and beyond.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work full-time (38.5 h/week) as part of the Marketing department, reporting into Head of Brand and Communications.

• Lead and mentor a team of 3 Graphic Designers. Ensure each team member gets to contribute according to their strengths, grow in the areas of their interest, and produce on-brand output in the most effective way.

• Hold the overall accountability over the visual output: commit to the delivery plan, assign resources, align on the production schedules, take charge of creative ideation, and advise on the best way to execute each creative idea.

• Be the go-to creative eye - providing feedback, sparking ideas, and ensuring brand consistency.

• Take our new Brand Guidelines for a spin! Explore bold ideas, then set the standard for how we roll them out.

• Collaborate and proactively align with Product, Growth, User Acquisition, CRM, HR to deliver assets that hit both creative and business goals.

• Improve workflows when necessary, and keep design resources well-documented and accessible.

• Stay ahead of the curve by testing new tools (AI, design software, etc.) and bringing in best practices from other leading global apps.

YOUR BAG OF TRICKS

• 2+ years of people management experience

• 5+ years in graphic design

• Player-coach mentality: you can guide, empower, and inspire your team while providing individual contribution when necessary.

• Ability to switch between strategic and executional mindset: you are responsible for the overall design delivery framework and able to put necessary processes in place, but also accountable for the details and nuances when it comes to creative excellence.

• Strong professional portfolio demonstrating high-quality visual storytelling across digital and print platforms

• Sharp eye for the latest visual trends

• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

• You are eligible to work in the EU/Austria.
  
  
• You are able to relocate to / based in Vienna - the world’s most liveable city!

NICE TO HAVE

• Previous experience in a globally oriented startup, a creative or design agency, an internal Brand Studio 

• Previous experience with external roll-out for a new brand

• Hands-on experience with various creative asset management tools

• Familiarity with the latest AI creative tools

WHAT WE OFFER

A happy team makes for a happy workplace. We wouldn’t be able to do what we are doing without our team and that’s why we offer:

• A yearly gross salary in accordance with the Collective Agreement, starting at €50,000. Our final offer depends on your experience and qualifications amongst other factors.

Plus, a bunch of awesome social benefits, such as:

• Vacation goals: 25 days off per year, plus 1 extra day for every year you stick around (up to 5 extra days!)
• A space to thrive: a fun, bright and award-winning office built by the Journi Team, complete with ping-pong and foosball tables to blow off steam
• Work your way: enjoy a hybrid working model with 40% home office days and flexible hours (core hours: 10am-4pm Mo-Th; and 10am-2pm Fri)
• Lunch on us: we provide fresh daily lunches in our own eatery, with choices for almost all dietary requirements
• Go places: we reimburse your public transport card for Vienna €365 yearly
• Plan for tomorrow: additional €300 yearly towards your private pension fund
• Team first: join our yearly team-building Journi to exciting destinations
• Mac your life easier: with a company MacBook, also available for personal use
• Refresh and recharge: in-house yoga sessions every two weeks
• Stay healthy: regular in-house health check with Haelsi
• Unlock language skills: with a premium Busuu App membership
• Professional development: access to resources, courses, and learning programs to help you excel in your role
• Boost your German: weekly in-house lessons in small groups
• Fuel your day: fruits, cereals, yogurt, and milk variations — on the house
• Brew up productivity: Italian-style coffee and teas in our coffee kitchen
• Special treatment: enjoy a premium membership on all Journi products

APPLY NOW!

What to Expect After You Apply

• Intro Call with the People & Culture Team (30 min)
• Hiring Manager Call (30 min)
• Take-home Challenge
• Technical Interview (1 h)
• Final Interview with the Leadership Team (1 h)

We’d love to hear from you - please include your CV, portfolio and cover letter with your application!