About Gapstars
At Gapstars, we partner with some of Europe’s most ambitious tech companies from disruptive startups to fast-scaling scaleups, helping them build high-performing remote engineering teams.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, with talent hubs in Sri Lanka and Portugal, we are home to 275+ engineers who thrive on solving real-world challenges with modern technologies. Our teams work across domains, from networking and marketplaces to SaaS and AI delivering scalable solutions that drive meaningful outcomes.
If you’re looking for a company that combines technical excellence, strong culture, and room to grow, welcome to Gapstars.
Purpose of the Role
The Lead Creative Specialist will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing a cohesive visual identity for the Gapstars brand across all communication channels. This role requires strong creative leadership, hands-on design expertise, and the ability to deliver international-level creative output that supports marketing and business objectives. The specialist will play a key role in driving brand consistency, leading creative projects, and guiding junior creative team members.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for developing and maintaining a cohesive visual identity for the brand, ensuring consistency across all communication channels, including print, digital, and social media.
Responsible for developing and maintaining cohesive storylines for the brand, ensuring consistency across all communication platforms.
Possess an excellent understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition.
Ability to cater to visual requirements at an international level, with a strong focus on Europe and APAC markets.
Take the lead in web and UI design, working closely with external vendors or development partners to create engaging and user-friendly digital experiences.
Provide creative direction for photography and video content to support the company's marketing communications.
Responsible for creating and overseeing branding design for events, ensuring that the brand presence is prominent and aligned with the overall aesthetic.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design techniques to continually elevate creative output.
Develop and execute video content strategy for social media, including reels, encompassing scripting, ideation, shot planning, and production.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and business development, to align creative strategies with business objectives.
Responsible for moderating, mentoring, training, and guiding junior creative resources.
Experience as a Senior Graphics/ Brand Designer or in a similar creative leadership role, preferably within a digital or advertising agency.
Should possess a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within a team environment and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to think strategically, communicate ideas effectively, and lead the creative process from concept to execution.
Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative work, including branding, web design, and campaign conceptualization for similar or related organizations.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Effective communication skills in an international, multicultural environment.
Core Values
Growth: Foster personal and professional development within the creative team while driving brand growth.
Impact: Deliver high-quality creative assets that drive business objectives.
Community: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners to maintain a strong creative community.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience and Skills
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in brand/graphic design, preferably in a digital or advertising agency.
Strong creative portfolio showcasing branding, web, and campaign design.
Competencies
Strong leadership and project management skills.
Excellent creative thinking and storytelling ability.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to guide and mentor others.
Effective communication in an international, multicultural environment.
Proficiencies
Industry-standard design software and tools, such as,
Canva
Photoshop,
Illustrator
Figma
and video editing software,
Premier Pro
After Effects
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