Graphic Designer (all genders)

Role Summary

• Position: Full time
• Location: Berlin, Germany or remotely
• Start date: Immediately or by arrangement
• Languages: German & English

Do you want to bring your first experiences in graphic design to a rapidly growing team and work on very different formats - from social media to CRM to packaging and displays?

If you enjoy translating campaign concepts and key visuals into different formats, have a good eye for typography, layout and color and want to develop further in a dynamic, hands-on team, then this role is perfect for you. As a graphic designer (all genders), you support our design team in creating creatives across a wide range of channels and touchpoints.

This is us!

Maniko is an innovative, fast-growing company in the nail polish industry, offering high-quality products to demanding customers worldwide. We are known for our revolutionary self-adhesive nail polish technology that allows our customers to achieve professional results from the comfort of their own home.

Our secret? A passionate team that is not satisfied with the status quo and constantly strives to be better. We believe in values that are truly lived – not empty phrases. For us it says:

Facts over Ego: Data and results are above all else - for us, what counts is what is best for the team and the company, not personal ego.

Challenge accepted: We see every challenge as an opportunity from which we can grow.

Power to the people: For us, trust and responsibility go hand in hand – your impact counts!

Who if not you? : If you don't roll up your sleeves and get things done, who will?

Your role with us

As our new graphic designer (all genders), you will independently develop creatives across digital channels, social media, CRM, e-commerce, retail and print from day one - including packaging and displays. You create and check print data independently and have a good feel for claim arrangement and consumer psychology. In this way, you ensure that our brand appears consistent and visually convincing across all formats - in close cooperation with our art directors, brand, social media and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

Your tasks are

• You support the design team in developing creatives for digital channels, social media, CRM, e-commerce, retail and print.
• You adapt campaign concepts and key visuals into different formats and touchpoints.
• You independently create and check production-ready print data for packaging and displays.
• You create visually appealing and brand-consistent layouts, graphics and product-focused assets.
• You decide how claims are placed on packaging, displays and creatives so that they have their effect.
• You support the preparation of production-ready files for digital and print applications.
• You help maintain and further develop design templates and brand guidelines.
• You will assist with daily design requests while ensuring consistency and attention to detail.
• You research visual trends and bring fresh ideas to campaigns and content.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 2 years of practical experience in graphic or communication design.
• Print data experience (absolute must): You create and check production-ready print data for packaging and displays independently and routinely - unfortunately the role does not fit without this experience.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio that shows a good eye for typography, layout, color and composition.
• Tool Skills: Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Design Essentials: Understanding basic print and digital design requirements.
• Brand Consistency: The ability to apply an existing brand identity consistently across different formats.
• Languages: Professional knowledge of German and English.
• Attention to detail: High standards of quality and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn: Curious, willing to learn and open to constructive feedback.
• Organization: Reliable, organized and able to manage multiple smaller tasks at the same time.
• Team player: Collaborative and comfortable in a fast-paced team environment.
• Mindset: Proactive attitude and willingness to take responsibility.
• Passion: Genuine enthusiasm for design, brands and visual storytelling.

Ideally you should also bring

• First professional experience through internships, freelance projects or a junior role.
• Basic knowledge of After Effects, Premiere Pro or other motion design tools.
• Experience with Figma.
• Experience in design for social media, CRM or e-commerce.
• Basic understanding of print production and packaging design.
• Knowledge of AI-powered design tools.
• Interested in beauty, fashion, lifestyle and contemporary visual culture.
• Good understanding of current social media and design trends.
• Confidence in introducing your own ideas and asking questions.
• Flexibility and a hands-on mentality.

Benefits

What we offer you

• 🇪🇺 100% remote in Germany: Whether in the office or remotely - you decide how you work best.
• ⏱️ Flexible working hours: This means you can reconcile your private and professional life flexibly and in a relaxed manner.
• 🚉 Germany ticket: For more flexibility and mobility.
• 🏃♀️Urban Sports Club Membership: Because we know how important physical health and balance is.
• 🤝 Ownership: Through a lot of trust and creative freedom, you have a direct influence on the success of our company and play a significant role in shaping our growth.
• 🌴 Workation: Your opportunity to combine vacation and work.
• 📈 Growth opportunities: Both personally and professionally – with us you can develop further and take new paths. With an annual training budget of a flat rate of €300, which can be adjusted according to individual agreement.
• 🎉 Team events: We regularly invite all employees to Berlin to have a good time together and to be able to connect even better.
• 🖥️ Home office equipment: We will take care of all your equipment so that you can get started straight away at home.
• ✈️ Individual travel budget: For your visits to Berlin to work from the office
• 👥 Team: A fast, young, dynamic and highly motivated team in the heart of Berlin (Hackescher Markt).
• ✨ A culture that inspires: For us, every single person counts. Flat hierarchies, quick decisions and real teamwork are the focus.
• Challenge accepted? Then apply now and become part of a team that pursues big goals and never loses the fun.
• We look forward to seeing you!