Graphic & Web Designer (m/f/d)

Watch Water GmbH, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, is an internationally active manufacturer of innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies. Our product portfolio includes scale\-prevention technologies, adsorber media, filter media, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), and INSTANT dosing solutions for customers worldwide. We are looking for an experienced, creative, and hands\-on **Graphic \& Web Designer** to support our visual communication, marketing materials, and digital presence. The ideal candidate combines excellent graphic design skills with practical experience in WordPress, modern web design, and frontend technologies. The primary focus of this role is creating high\-quality brochures, product catalogues, technical marketing materials, exhibition graphics, and other creative assets, while also maintaining and improving our company websites. As we are currently revamping our website, we are particularly interested in someone who can contribute creative ideas, modern layouts, responsive design, and practical UI/UX improvements. **Your Responsibilities** **Graphic Design \& Creative Production** * Design professional brochures, product catalogues, flyers, technical datasheets, posters, advertisements, presentations, and marketing materials. * Create attractive and clearly structured layouts for technical and industrial products. * Prepare professional print\-ready artwork, including correct dimensions, resolution, colour profiles, bleed, and production specifications. * Develop graphics and layouts for exhibition booths, trade fairs, banners, displays, and promotional materials. * Create occasional digital marketing graphics and social media visuals. * Maintain consistent corporate branding across print and digital communications. * Coordinate design and production requirements with external printers, suppliers, and exhibition partners. **Website Maintenance \& Web Design** * Maintain and regularly update our existing WordPress websites. * Create, edit, and update webpages, product pages, and landing pages as required. * Upload and organise product brochures, technical documents, images, and other website content. * Improve existing website layouts, navigation, responsiveness, and visual presentation. * Contribute to our ongoing website redesign with modern design ideas and practical UI/UX improvements. * Use HTML, CSS, and relevant frontend technologies to customise and enhance website layouts and functionality where required. * Ensure consistent branding and a user\-friendly experience across our websites. * Support website SEO, content optimisation, and performance improvements. * Coordinate with external website and technical service providers when necessary. **Digital Design, UI/UX \& Modern Tools** * Create modern, responsive, and visually appealing website layouts and digital interfaces. * Apply practical UI/UX design principles to improve website usability and navigation. * Use Figma or similar tools for website layouts, design concepts, wireframes, and interface improvements. * Use AI\-powered tools for graphic design, image creation, content preparation, website development, and more efficient creative workflows. * Explore new design techniques and digital tools to improve quality, consistency, and productivity. * Collaborate with marketing, sales, and technical teams to communicate complex industrial products clearly and professionally. **Your Profile** **Essential Skills \& Experience** * Professional experience in graphic design, media design, visual communication, or a related field, preferably 5\+ years. * Excellent practical knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, especially **InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop** . * Strong experience designing professional brochures, product catalogues, flyers, and other marketing materials. * Good understanding of professional print production, including print\-ready artwork, typography, colour management, and layout preparation. * Hands\-on experience maintaining and updating **WordPress websites** , including creating webpages, updating content, and modifying layouts. * Good working knowledge of **HTML, CSS, responsive web design, and modern website design principles** . * Practical understanding of UI/UX concepts and the ability to create attractive, user\-friendly website layouts. * Strong creativity, visual judgement, attention to detail, and a consistent approach to corporate branding. * Ability to independently manage multiple projects from concept to final production. * Strong communication skills in English. German language skills are an advantage. **Additional Skills That Would Be an Advantage** * Experience with Figma or similar UI/UX design and prototyping tools. * Familiarity with JavaScript, React, or other modern frontend technologies. * Experience contributing to website redesign or redevelopment projects. * Knowledge of SEO, Google Search Console, and website performance optimisation. * Familiarity with AI\-powered tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Adobe Firefly, Cursor, or similar technologies. * Experience in B2B marketing, manufacturing, engineering, industrial products, or technical industries. * Familiarity with website hosting and coordination with external IT or technical service providers. **What We Offer** * Full\-time, on\-site employment at our headquarters in Mannheim, Germany. * A long\-term opportunity with an internationally active and innovative water\-treatment company. * A versatile creative role combining graphic design, print production, WordPress website maintenance, and digital design. * The opportunity to contribute directly to our ongoing website redesign and modernisation. * Creative independence, ownership of projects, and the opportunity to bring your ideas into practice. * Opportunities to work with modern AI\-powered creative tools and digital technologies. * Close collaboration with international marketing, sales, engineering, and product teams. * Opportunities for professional growth and continuous skill development. **How to Apply** Please send your **CV, design portfolio, relevant website examples, and a short introduction** to: milan@watchwater.de We are particularly interested in seeing examples of: * Brochures, product catalogues, flyers, or other professional marketing materials you have personally designed. * Print\-ready artwork, exhibition graphics, banners, or trade fair designs. * Websites or webpages you have created, maintained, or redesigned. * Web design, responsive layouts, or other relevant digital design projects. We are looking for a versatile creative professional who enjoys both **high\-quality graphic design and hands\-on website work** . We look forward to receiving your application!