Senior Brand & Visual Designer (f/m/d) Job at Focused in Darmstadt

About Focused Energy
Focused Energy is at the forefront of building one of the world’s leading laser fusion companies, devoted to commercializing fusion energy and establishing a globally competitive industrial ecosystem around one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century.

As fusion evolves from research into large-scale industrial deployment, top-tier design, branding, and communication are foundational differentiators—strengthening our visibility, credibility, stakeholder alignment, and trust.

We are seeking a experienced Designer to play an essential, hands‑on role in shaping and elevating our visual identity and brand worldwide.

The Role
You will serve as the design lead for our marketing and communication activities, with a focus on:

Developing and evolving our visual identity and corporate branding (CI)

Delivering both conceptual and practical design solutions

Structuring and professionalizing design processes as our organization grows

You’ll work at the intersection of technology, industry, government, and capital markets—designing for audiences including:

Investors and financial institutions

Government bodies and ministries

Industrial and infrastructure partners

Scientific and policy stakeholders

You’ll collaborate closely with executive leadership, Communications, Government Affairs, and Industrial Partnerships. This is a hands‑on, workbench‑style position where you set creative direction and standards, and personally execute design for key assets.

Leadership & Collaboration
This is one of our highest-impact hires. We’re looking for someone who:

Leads collaboratively and by example, not authority

Brings structure and clarity to briefing, production, and review processes

Sets a high creative bar while remaining pragmatic and iterative

What You Will Work On
You will design and evolve:

Visual identity, CI, and brand system (guidelines, templates, standards)

Executive-level materials: investor decks, ministry briefings, and more

Visuals covering fusion technology milestones, industrial development, funding rounds, partnerships, political initiatives, and executive visits

Digital touchpoints: website, social media, and campaign assets

This is a global role, with activities spanning Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Asia.

Key Responsibilities
Design Leadership (hands‑on):

Own and develop Focused Energy’s visual identity across all channels

Lead conceptual design for major initiatives (fundraising, partnerships, events)

Ensure clarity, consistency, and quality in design outputs

Execution & Processes:

Create presentations, reports, infographics, diagrams, and digital/print assets

Translate complex technical, political, and financial topics into compelling visuals

Structure design workflows (briefs, timelines, feedback loops, QA, documentation)

Collaboration & Coordination:

Partner with internal teams, leadership, agencies, and vendors

Support conferences, exhibitions, and trade fairs (design, branding, visuals)

Align visual communication with Government Affairs and Communications strategies

Contribute to digital visibility campaigns

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

Act as the go‑to person for design within the marketing/design team

Mentor and upskill the team’s design maturity and standards

What We Are Looking For
You pair strong design craft with structured thinking and collaborative leadership. You have:

Several years’ experience in Brand, Visual, Communication, or Marketing Design

A portfolio demonstrating visual identity work, brand systems, executive presentations, and conceptual campaigns

High proficiency in Figma and/or Adobe Creative Cloud

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Strong aptitude for visually structuring complex, technical topics

Experience collaborating with senior, international stakeholders

Valuable Experience (a plus)

Investor or financial communications

Government, policy, or public affairs communication

Industrial, infrastructure, or energy sectors

Deep‑tech or science‑driven organizations

International conference and trade fair support

Leadership & Interpersonal:

Experience leading by example, in formal or informal roles

Experience mentoring designers/marketers

High emotional intelligence and a collaborative, respectful work style

Languages:

Fluent English is required. German is strongly preferred. Additional languages are a plus.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.

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