Global Design Manager / Global Design Lead

Job Description

Do you want to take part in an important mission to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish by putting people at the heart of sustainable change? In this role, you will take part of this important mission in ensuring that our visual identity and creative execution is aligned with our brand strategy.

Your new role

As our new Global Design Manager your goal will be to ensure that we have a strong and clear visual identity. As a senior in the team, you will work closely with the global design team and with our marketing and communication teams as well as corporate functions to realize our ambitions.

You have the ability to switch between the systematic dynamics behind a corporate CVI and creative innovative on-brand executions. You will take part in inspiring and raising the standard for all our visual communication. You will make it come to life through foundational guideline work in our brand platform, you will support or lead creative productions and work closely with our Global Design Center in India, internal stakeholders, relevant agencies and suppliers on ex. photo, film etc.

Your key responsibilities

• Define, maintain and constantly push the standards of our corporate visual identity guidelines and principles and work closely with the head of Branding & Identity to shape our long-term visual brand and storytelling
• Empower the organization to own & understand the visual identity of the brand by providing clear guidelines across all channels
• Inspire and guide the team and the organization in the field of creative development as well as oversee design projects on key deliveries
• Work with, onboard and ensure agencies and collaboration partners can work on-brand
• Create and optimize design processes and guidelines for execution and creative concept development
• Have a hands-on approach to the work be able to visualize, define and share your vision in a clear manner
• Be a great team player and contribute to raise the overall team performance in your area of expertise
• Support and ensure high quality deliveries from our Global Design Center in Chennai, working closely with a larger group of designers and being the gatekeeper for on-brand execution and PDP reporting

About you

You know what great design looks like! Your trained eye for excellent design and your ability to engage a global organization will take you far in this position. Moreover, you know how to realize your high visual identity ambitions into concrete solutions that can be successfully implemented. We imagine that you:

• Know how to set a creative direction, including developing and implementing guidelines and templates– perhaps from your experience as an art/creative director, senior graphic designer, design manager or similar
• Have experience working with or in global corporate organizations, so you know how to collaborate successfully, and with excitement, within a complex stakeholder network
• Have experience working with external creative suppliers and internal creative teams, from setting the team, creating the brief, making budget/timeline agreements to overseeing production and post-production
• You are excited about exploring AI tools, creating systems and guidelines, and enjoy finding cleaver ways to help the company stay on-brand
• You are fluent in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop etc. and you also work well in Microsoft Office’s tools like Outlook and Power Point as they are some of our general company tools

What we offer you

You will not only join a global company with a meaningful mission, you will enter a role of strategic importance, drive our visual identity and empower the organization. You will join us at the Ramboll HQ in Ørestad as part of the Branding & Design team, located in Copenhagen and Chennai.

• Flexible work environment with the possibility of working from home a few days a week
• Pension scheme via PFA including health insurance
• A culture fostering Development and Career opportunities and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects, technical excursions and social events
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave for fathers, mothers, and LGBTQ+ families
• Projects that are technically intensive and that enable you to make a real difference. The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Regular travel activity is limited, but the role may involve some travel to oversee productions.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV and portfolio. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

If you would like to know more about the position, please call Global Head of Branding and Identity Lena Friberg on +45 6036 1841.

Deadline: 24.11.2024 Please note, we will take candidates into the recruitment process continuously, so do not hesitate to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in Denmark

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in Denmark has more than 4,000 employees across twelve offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Management Consulting, Environment & Health, and Architecture & Landscape.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.