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:
* Memoria™ – AI-powered MedTech platform
* Oxyleaf™ – Synthetic plant systems for energy and environmental regeneration
* Terra™ – Subsurface sensor networks for environmental and agricultural intelligence
* Whiteboard™ – Smart education ecosystem and adaptive learning tools
* Polaris™ by IFE – AI platform for economic, financial, and geopolitical intelligence
* Biocity™ – 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.