About Yepoda At Yepoda, Korean effectiveness meets sustainable solutions: our mindfully produced skincare products are made with love in Korea. Our mission is to bring the best beauty innovations from Korea straight to Europe – without compromising our values, quality, and sustainability. All our products are vegan, cruelty-free, and crafted from the best natural and active ingredients. Our aim is to make the K-Beauty routine easy, effective, and enjoyable.
Founded in 2020, Yepoda is based in the heart of Berlin and is powered by over 110 brilliant individuals from around the globe who are actively writing our story.
We're looking for a Creative Team Lead who will bring clarity, structure, and a compelling visual vision to our talented team. Reporting directly to Veronika, one of our co-founders, this role combines project management, creative direction, and team leadership to elevate Yepoda’s creative presence across all channels.
What You'll Do:
Lead, mentor, and support a cross-functional team of graphic designers, art directors, motion designers, copywriters, and other creative roles, fostering collaboration and creative excellence.
Own and optimize our design request system (Notion), effectively managing, prioritizing, and delegating tasks with clear deadlines.
Coordinate creative resourcing, balancing speed, quality, and business objectives.
Collaborate closely with Brand, Marketing, Product, and Operations teams to develop tailored visual assets for various channels including e-commerce, offline activations, paid social, CRM, and packaging.
Establish and evolve Yepoda’s creative team into an internal agency model serving all creative needs within the business.
Contribute to brand campaigns, launches, and seasonal storytelling in partnership with marketing and brand teams.
Champion clear briefing and feedback processes, ensuring alignment and clarity between stakeholders and the creative team.
Stay ahead of design trends and proactively integrate relevant AI tools for efficiency and innovation.
Occasionally jump in on design tasks using Adobe Creative Suite to support the team.
Define and uphold a strong, consistent creative vision for the brand, inspiring innovative and culturally resonant work.
Maintain a positive, supportive, and proactive team environment.
What You Bring:
10+ years professional experience with at least 4-5 years leading a diverse creative team.
Agency background with demonstrated experience in beauty, lifestyle, fashion, or food industries.
Proven track record working with e-commerce and multi-channel brands.
Exceptional visual taste and storytelling abilities, capable of guiding others towards outstanding creative work.
Technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Notion.
Experience in building and optimizing workflows within a creative environment.
Strong project management and organizational skills, bringing clarity to complex projects.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Empathetic leader with a collaborative mindset and strong mentorship capabilities.
Fluent in English; proficiency in German or Korean is a bonus.
What We Offer:
Dynamic, fast-paced startup environment with passionate colleagues.
Significant responsibility from day one, fostering professional growth and advancement.
Inspiring workspace in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg—dog-friendly with complimentary snacks and drinks.
Hybrid working model for flexibility and productivity.
Inclusive, international, and welcoming workplace with flat hierarchies.
Employee discounts on Yepoda products for you, your friends, and family.
Additional perks such as an Urban Sports membership package to support your active lifestyle.
Would you like to become part of our exciting journey? We’d love to hear from you! 🫰✨
Apply by clicking the "Apply for this job" button. Please include your CV and Cover Letter in English. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application promptly.
At Yepoda, we embrace diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.
