General Information
Type of contract
Fixed-term contract, which may be extended subject to individual performance and organisational needs
Who can apply?
EU nationals
Salary
E/F (bracket 1 - step 1) full time monthly net salary: €4,982 plus benefits, for further information see
what we offer.
Role specialisation
Multimedia
Working time
Full time
Place of work
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Closing date
07.04.2026
Your team
Your position will be part of the Design & Digital Division within the Directorate General Communications. The Division oversees the ECB’s digital communications, encompassing areas such as institutional branding, audiovisual production, web design and development, digital distribution of official and expert publications and event management.
Your work as a Design Specialist, will be dedicated entirely to supporting the Digital Euro Outreach team and overall the Positioning and Outreach Division of the Directorate Digital Euro. The Directorate is responsible for fostering public understanding of, and trust in, the digital euro. It designs, develops and implements the digital euro’s overall positioning and outreach strategy, ensuring coherent and effective communication with stakeholders and the public. The Directorate plays a leading role in shaping the future of European payments, ensuring that people across the euro area continue to benefit from secure, convenient and innovative ways to pay – whether in cash or digitally. You can find more information on the digital euro on the dedicated hub page of the ECB’s website.
We are looking for a creative, talented and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, welcomes challenges, values innovation and excels at transforming complex ideas into clear and engaging audiovisual narratives. Your passion and motivation will contribute to a high-visibility, strategically important project, and you take pride in the opportunity to create a meaningful impact through your work.
You will work closely with others in our Directorate General as part of cross-divisional teams handling strategic communication projects or urgent tasks.
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.
Your role
As a Design Specialist you will:
- conceptualise, design, develop and refine branded assets, templates and guidelines for the successful execution of the digital euro communications plan and brand rollout;
- collaborate with various internal stakeholders, external contractors and creative agencies to coordinate asset creation for digital euro activities, campaigns and brand positioning;
- ensure audiovisual and social media content aligns with the digital euro brand and the ECB’s editorial calendar;
- organise and manage brand assets in the digital asset management system, ensuring easy access and adherence to branding guidelines;
- track and analyse the performance and impact of external communications across digital platforms and provide insights for optimisation;
- stay informed about market trends and provide strategic recommendations for future digital euro communications initiatives.
The position offers you excellent opportunities to express your creative talent. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.
Qualifications, experience and skills
Essential:
- a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in digital communications, graphic design, product design, web design, motion graphics, illustration, photography, videography, advertising or another relevant field (see How you can join us for details on degree equivalences);
- in addition to the above, at least two years of professional experience in one or more of the aforementioned fields, working successfully in a team and with a proven track record of producing high-quality audiovisual products;
- a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in design principles, colour theory, typography and motion graphics across diverse projects, including social media campaigns, brand identity, infographics, web design and other storytelling video productions;
- proficiency in graphic design, motion graphics, photo and video editing and the use of graphic design and video editing software, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, etc.);
- strong organisational, time and asset management skills, paired with creative conceptual thinking, effective presentation, problem-solving abilities and effective vendor management skills;
- an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Desired:
- a master’s degree in digital communications, graphic design, product design, web design, motion graphics, illustration, photography, videography and/or advertising;
- expertise in photography, video recording and video editing demonstrated by related portfolio samples;
- a sound understanding of visual communications strategies for prominent private and/or public institutions, covering a variety of topics;
- previous experience working in a similar field in an international environment.
You engage collaboratively with others. You pursue team goals and learn willingly from other people’s diverse perspectives. You signal any need for change by explaining it and proposing alternative solutions. You analyse complex information effectively and can evaluate different views to arrive at solutions. You know and anticipate stakeholder needs.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe.
You are motivated to be part of our team and to develop and use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.
Further information
The formal title for this position will be Design Specialist.
The contract offered will be fixed-term, the appointment being until 31 January 2028.
Temporary appointments may be extended or made permanent subject to organisational needs and budgetary constraints. This may result in a staff member with a non-convertible fixed-term contract being offered a convertible contract in accordance with the ECB Conditions of Employment.
For additional information on this specific vacancy, you can speak to the hiring manager, Foivos Kourentas, on +49 (0)69 1344 8676 between 09:00 and 11:00 on Monday 23 March.
Application and selection process
The recruitment process for this position will include a written exercise, a presentation and an interview.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list (see step 4 of How we hire), from which you might be considered for similar positions within the ECB.
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