Director of Design (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich, Berlin, London

About Us
STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.
We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems—not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe—today.
Your mission

STARK’s Design Team leads STARK’s brand identity, visual communication, concept art, and industrial design. Our team’s purpose is to connect the mission, people, and products to elevate the STARK brand. As a Director of Design, you will be responsible for architecting a brand identity that evokes the appropriate emotions and communicates the correct messages to our customers, employees and the wider public. The ideal candidate will have incredible attention to detail, is highly organized, and able to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. If you are a leader who is passionate about the creative process and impeccable execution to move design work forward, then this role is for you.

Responsibilities
  • Define STARK’s brand identity then create the content and marketing campaigns that communicate that brand to our customers, employees and wider audience

  • Infuse industrial design elements into the engineering product development cycle by working with division leads and product managers

  • Implement requirements across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics

  • Manage prototype build and deployments

  • Oversee showroom movements

  • Meticulous tracking of budgets and resources

  • Source and manage vendors

  • Coordinate asset delivery internally and externally

Qualifications
  • Degree in transportation, industrial or related design

  • Minimum 5 years professional experience in industrial, transportation or related design

  • Experience with engineering teams and hardware product development is required

  • Experience with creative teams and clients in a studio or agency environment is preferred

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft suite of products including PowerPoint, Outlook

  • Deep understanding of standard production processes and file types in print and digital assets

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

  • A reliable self-starter, highly organized, resourceful, with attention to detail

  • A team player who is highly collaborative with the ability to handle complex projects

About us
LEGAL DISCLAIMER

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
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