Berlin | Permanent | Full-time | Onsit Role
About the teamThe Embedded Marketing team sits within the broader Engagement organisation at SumUp, working at the intersection of brand, CRM, and customer communications. We're responsible for the design infrastructure that powers how millions of small business owners experience SumUp across email, in-app messages, promotional banners, and campaign landing pages. This role exists because CRM design demand has grown significantly and we're ready to replace a fragmented freelance setup with something more strategic: a permanent, embedded design partner who can own the craft end-to-end. If you're motivated by building things from scratch, working at pace, and seeing your work reach a global audience of merchants, this is the role for you.
What you'll doOwn the end-to-end design process for CRM communications across email, in-app, inbox, promotional banners, and campaign landing pages
Build and maintain CRM templates in Figma, including components, channel-specific guidelines, and a visual asset library that non-designers can navigate independently
Translate brand guidelines into every CRM channel, acting as the quality gate before assets go live on high-visibility campaigns such as newsletters and brand campaigns
Collaborate closely with CRM Content Managers and Strategists to bring briefs to life, managing a consistent weekly delivery cycle across multiple concurrent requests
Monitor design trends and proactively propose improvements to CRM's design language and visual standards
Proven portfolio demonstrating design work across marketing or communication channels such as email, banners, and landing pages.
Strong proficiency in Figma, including the creation and maintenance of components, templates, and shared libraries.
Demonstrated ability to apply brand guidelines consistently across multiple formats and channels, with a sharp eye for detail and quality.
Experience collaborating with non-designers, translating briefs into clear, effective visual outputs within tight timelines.
Comfort working in a high-volume environment, managing multiple concurrent requests while maintaining consistent delivery standards.
🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education 💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days 🏋️ Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
About SumUpBe empowered to do more that matters.
At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance, and customer relationships.
Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
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Skills Required
- Proven portfolio demonstrating marketing or communications design across email, banners, and landing pages.
- Strong proficiency in Figma including creation and maintenance of components, templates, and shared libraries.
- Ability to apply brand guidelines consistently across multiple channels with strong attention to detail.
- Experience collaborating with non-designers to translate briefs into effective visual outputs under tight timelines.
- Comfort working in a high-volume environment managing multiple concurrent requests while maintaining delivery standards.
SumUp Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SumUp and has not been reviewed or approved by SumUp.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is positioned as a standout, including 22 vacation days that increase with tenure, public holidays, a quarterly Wellness Day, special leave, and a fully paid one‑month sabbatical after three years. This combination makes time-off benefits feel notably robust in the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical plan options (including carriers such as Cigna and Kaiser) plus dental and vision. Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage are also part of the protection package in the U.S. materials.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a published 401(k) match formula that provides an employer match up to a stated cap. The clarity of the match structure supports straightforward evaluation during offer comparisons.
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What We Do
SumUp believes that every business should have access to affordable, easy-to-use financial solutions, no matter their size. That’s why more than 3 million businesses worldwide rely on SumUp to run their business. What started out as one card reader has now turned into a range of payment hardware, banking solutions, marketing, and loyalty tools, invoicing, and so much more. From sales and marketing to product and engineering, our cross-functional US team works together to ensure that small business owners can be successful doing what they love.
Why Work With Us
SumUp USA is part of the global SumUp organization that stretches across multiple continents from Berlin to Sao Paulo. Our teams are multicultural, have a collaborative mindset and bold goals. Join our mission if you want to become part of the success story and help empower over 3 million merchants using SumUp already!
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