Designer Senior

Senior Designer – Brand & Visual Systems

Future Design Manager / Head of Design

Part-time, unpaid during the early phase

- Hybrid work model (remote and/or on-site in Milan, Doha – Qatar, or Boston)
- Travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval
- An NDA must be signed

This position may evolve into Design Manager, Art Director, or Head of Design, depending on performance, quality of output, and team leadership capabilities.

About Institute Itech:

Institute Itech is an early-stage multinational company committed to building a new model of society grounded in education, advanced technology, and social development.

We are developing several innovation projects, including:

- MemoriaTM – AI-powered MedTech platform
- OxyleafTM – Synthetic plant systems for energy and environmental regeneration
- TerraTM – Subsurface sensor networks for environmental and agricultural intelligence
- WhiteboardTM – Smart education ecosystem and adaptive learning tools
- PolarisTM by IFE – AI platform for economic, financial, and geopolitical intelligence
- BiocityTM – International doctoral programme for sustainable urban development

Institute Itech is building a cohesive and institutional brand identity to support its global vision and multidisciplinary research ecosystem.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Designer to lead the creation, development, and evolution of Institute Itech's entire visual identity.

This role will own:

- Brand identity
- Corporate visual systems
- Graphics kits, templates, and toolkits
- Web and platform design (UI/UX)
- Institutional documents and communication materials
- Logos, icons, symbols, and project-specific branding
- Design guidelines across all departments and innovation projects

The ideal candidate is creative, methodical, autonomous, and capable of building a strong visual language that can scale across the organization.

This role is structured to evolve into a managerial and leadership position.

Responsibilities:

Brand Identity & Visual Direction

- Develop the full brand identity of Institute Itech
- Create logos, color systems, symbol sets, typography, brand manuals
- Ensure visual coherence across all Institute Itech projects

Digital & Print Design

- Produce templates for pitch decks, reports, business plans, brochures, and institutional documents
- Design visual assets for communication campaigns and internal presentations
- Manage corporate design kits and asset libraries

UI/UX & Web Design

- Design interfaces for websites, dashboards, and digital platforms
- Collaborate with developers to ensure implementation accuracy
- Define interaction flows and maintain a high-quality user experience

Creative Leadership

- Guide future designers and junior team members
- Standardize design processes and visual workflows
- Collaborate closely with the CEO, tech teams, and project leads

Requirements

- Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, visual identity, or UI/UX
- Strong portfolio demonstrating brand identity, system design, and digital interfaces
- Proficiency with:
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Figma
- Prototyping and UI tools
- Ability to create structured and scalable visual systems
- Strong attention to detail and solid design methodology
- Fluent in English (Italian is a plus)

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience designing brands for startups or technology organizations
- Background in UI/UX for complex digital products
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong visual communication and storytelling skills
- Interest in institutional or research-oriented design
- Experience with illustration or motion design is a plus

Benefits Provided

- Strategic leadership role in defining Institute Itech's global identity
- Access to design platforms, advanced tools, and brand systems
- Exposure to multi-sector innovation projects
- Potential evolution into Design Manager, Art Director, or Head of Design
- Reimbursement of project-related travel and approved expenses

How to Apply

Please send:

- Your CV
- Portfolio (mandatory) – PDF or online link
- A short presentation letter (max 1 page) explaining:
- Your vision for Institute Itech's brand
- Your experience creating institutional or scalable design systems
- Why you want to join Institute Itech

E-mail: in.oiap2025@institute.iite.eu

Subject: WE2025 Job – Senior Designer – [Name Surname]

Time Commitment

This is a non-paid position during the startup phase, requiring 4–6 hours per week.

We are looking for a strong, structured, and visionary designer capable of shaping the entire identity of a global research and innovation ecosystem.