The company
At Swatch, we thrive on surprise. Whether it's with our collections, action sports or artistic collaborations, we don't stay inside the box. We're here to shake things up with our striking designs, which always reflect the zeitgeist but never fail to catch the eye. That's what we do best, and that's what we've done since 1983.
Our team is a collective of passionate people, headquartered in Switzerland and present worldwide. We are visionaries and revolutionaries - unwaveringly true to ourselves and unafraid to do things differently. Together, we are here to make the world a little more colorful and exciting by embracing newness and boldness. You might even say that we're more than just a watch company.
Are you one of us? Join our team.
In order to reinforce the Marketing Design Team at its Headquarters in Biel, Switzerland, SWATCH is currently recruiting for a
BRAND CREATIVE SENIOR DESIGNER 100%
Job description
This role is ideal for a design professional with strong expertise in visual design, motion design, and cross-functional collaboration. You will play a key role in shaping the visual language of our campaigns and ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints.
- Creative Development:
Collaborate with the advertising team to brainstorm and develop creative concepts, visual references, mood boards, and sketches for campaigns. Ensure alignment with Swatch's brand identity and marketing goals. - Print Production Expertise:
Act as the team's go-to expert for print production. Prepare technical print files and oversee quality control for Out-of-Home (OOH) and other large-scale print campaigns, ensuring all materials meet industry standards. - Visual Design Across Mediums:
Design layouts and visuals for print, digital, and social media platforms. Provide design support for various departments, including marketing materials, press releases, event graphics, and more. - Motion Design:
Develop engaging motion graphics and animations for digital platforms, including social media, web, and in-store displays. Translate static designs into dynamic content that enhances storytelling and brand engagement. - Cross-functional Collaboration:
Work closely with teams such as Public Relations, Retail Marketing, Sports, and Communications to deliver cohesive design solutions across projects and channels. - Brand Consistency:
Uphold and reinforce Swatch's visual identity across all design work, ensuring consistency and quality in every output. - Digital File Preparation:
Review and prepare digital assets for both print and digital use, ensuring technical accuracy, optimized file sizes, and proper colour management.
Profile
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
- Deep understanding of print production processes and pre-press requirements
- Familiarity with digital formats and optimization for web and social media
Professional requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic and motion design, with a strong focus on advertising and visual communication across digital and print
- Proven portfolio showcasing a range of design work, especially in branding and large-format print
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on creative projects
Languages
Additional Skills:
- Trend-savvy and always ahead of the curve
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Great communicator with a collaborative spirit
- Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for layout and typography
- Calm under pressure and quick on your creative feet
- A problem-solver who loves turning ideas into impact
Company address
Your new employer:
At Swatch we don't do boring. We thrive on innovation and infuse our pioneering and adventurous spirit into everything we do. As such we operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that values creativity, teamwork and openness. We want our people to feel inspired to bring their best and authentic self to work and actively seek to create an environment that prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion and where individuals feel heard and appreciated.
We strongly believe that happy and healthy employees are the key to success. That is why we offer attractive benefits including:
Work and holidays:
- Flexible 40 working hours / week
- 25 days of annual leave
Health insurance / Pension fund:
- Contribution to health insurance costs
- First class pension fund
Maternity/Paternity :
- Extended maternity leave
- Family allowances beyond legal requirements
Further training:
- Training and development plan
- Paid language courses
Mobility:
- Free underground parking and access to bike sharing
F&B:
- Subsidized on-site canteen and food trucks
- Free coffee and tea
Other:
- Product discounts
- Wellness benefits and fitness programs
- Fun workplace events
Contact
If you feel this challenging opportunity meets your profile and expectations, please click on the APPLY link to send us your CV in English.
SWATCH Ltd.
Human Resources
Nicolas G. Hayek Strasse 1
CH - 2502 Biel/Bienne