Intern Brand Design (m/f - 100%)

Job description

  

Since 1868, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been crafting exquisite Haute Horlogerie, in which the highest precision is combined with exclusive design. As one of the world's leading brands in the luxury watch segment, our long-established company daily upholds the pioneering spirit and the innovative talent that underlie our success.

To support our Creative Center we are looking for an:

 

INTERN BRAND DESIGN (M/F — 100%)

 

You are passionate about good design and craftsmanship and have a strong affinity for mechanical watches and luxury goods. As a talented communication designer you are keen on working omni channel, you love print and you embrace digital media. You want to become a visual storyteller and can relate to IWCs brand values and product universes. Working as a part of an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team of Creatives it will be your main objective to support the Senior Designers to translate this content into outstanding designs.

 

Start : April 2020

Duration : 6 Months

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Layout of printed collateral
·  Working closely with the Digital Marketing department creating visuals and animations for social media and corporate website
·  Support of Senior Designers in creating assets for 360° campaigns, concepts and mood boards
·  Helping out our Visual Merchandising team – design of window graphics, patterns, illustrations
·  Design and corporate design support of various IWC departments
·  Preparation of internal presentations and keynotes
·  Manage multiple design projects at once to ensure deadlines are met

 

YOUR PROFILE:

·  Student or graduate of University / FH in communication design (or similar)
·  A background in graphic design and good skills in digital graphics
·  Strong understanding of brand values and how to transport these to the customer – Open minded person with strong interpersonal/communicative skills
·  High attention to detail and quality and a good understanding of luxury design codes
·  Up-to-date with digital trends and developments
·  Fluent in English, German/French as a plus
·  Self-starter with a proactive and creative mindset, ready to collaborate

 

SOFTWARE SKILLS:

·  Adobe Creative Cloud: mastering Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator on a high level
·  Motion Design and editing skills using After Effects/Premiere Pro as a plus
·  Presentation softwares PPT, Keynote
·  Photography/filming experience as a plus

 

We want to get to know you through your design. All applicants must submit a portfolio (PDF or link).

 

WE OFFER:

IWC offers a challenging working environment: the company’s roots are in Switzerland, but it is a successful international player. We maintain our tradition, yet we are always on the lookout for innovations and ways to improve. Change management, education, further training and personal development are therefore of key importance for our long-term success.