Creative Communications Design Manager - CTBC

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America. Key Responsibilities Brand & Design Identity Develop and evolve the visual appearance of Automotive Interior across all customer touchpoints. Ensure consistent application of brand guidelines and visual standards. Act as the visual brand guardian and provide creative guidance based on communication objectives and business needs. Customer Experience & Innovation Develop creative concepts that strengthen customer engagement and brand perception. Identify innovative communication formats, tools and customer experiences. Apply design-thinking principles to simplify complex information and enhance customer understanding. Bring new ideas and best practices into the marketing organization. Sales & Marketing Communications Design Develop creative concepts and compelling communication stories around products, services and strategic topics. Create or coordinate communication assets such as presentations, brochures, digital content, campaign materials and event communications. Translate complex technical topics into engaging visual communications. Adapt and localize global marketing assets for regional markets while maintaining brand consistency. Agency & Supplier Management Build and manage a network of external agencies, creative partners and suppliers. Brief partners and provide creative direction. Coordinate quality, timing and budgets for outsourced communication activities. Communication Projects & Asset Management Manage communication projects and ensure timely delivery within quality and budget expectations. Maintain and develop the digital asset library and reusable communication modules. Collaborate with Marketing, Product Management, Sales and other stakeholders. Monitor competitor communications, design trends and industry best practices. Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing Communications or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in graphic design, branding, marketing communications or agency environments. Experience creating communication assets across multiple channels. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, video creation tools, MS Office and AI-supported design tools. Experience working with DAM systems, CMS platforms and social media management tools. Experience managing external agencies and creative service providers. Portfolio demonstrating strong visual and creative capabilities. Fluent English; German is an advantage. Skills & Competencies Creative & Design Strong graphic design, storytelling and visual communication skills. Excellent understanding of aesthetics, branding, typography and visual identity. Ability to translate complex ideas into compelling visual concepts. Creative mindset with a passion for innovation and customer experience. Technical Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Familiarity with video, animation and digital design principles. Confident use of AI-supported creative and design tools. Personal Self-driven, structured and highly reliable. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Strong attention to detail and quality. Ability to balance creativity with business requirements. Comfortable working in an international matrix organization. What we offer: The 13-th salary – Paid once a year, in December; Meal tickets - With a value of 40 Ron; Private Health Insurance – Health is the most important, so we offer you a medical subscription through Signal Iduna; Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and, at the same time, to get the chance to receive a bonus; Bookster – Feed your body and your mind. You can borrow books and you’ll receive them at the office; Sports benefits- It’s important to stay active, so we offer you the 7Card; Discounts at our partners – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products/ services like rubbers, restaurants, kindergartens, etc; System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that gives you the opportunity to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (this is established by the CIM team according to your improvement idea); Happy days – If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days; Life events celebration - If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus; Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case by-case basis); Extra vacation days – You begin with 22 vacation days/year, and starting with the 3rd year with us, we offer you 1 more day of vacation and. We reward employees who reach 15 and 20 years within the company with another day of vacation, reaching a maximum of 29 days. Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company; Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who, where, or what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and a variety of languages are spoken in our company.