Senior Brand & Identity Designer – M/W/D – Freelance
We are looking for a creative and precise Senior Brand & Identity Designer to join our network as a freelance Creative Partner. In this role, you will help us develop thoughtful and distinctive brand identities for leading hospitality and lifestyle brands – from logos and colour systems to visual languages and campaign tools. If you’re passionate about design with meaning, enjoy thinking beyond the obvious, and know how to turn strategy into strong visual storytelling, we’d love to hear from you.

Pensum
Project-based collaboration
Location
Remote – worldwide (with flexible working hours and reliable communication availability)
Employment Type
Freelance
Start of employment
Ongoing – we are continuously looking for creative talent
Language Requirement
Excellent English or German skills (C1+ written and spoken)
ABOUT FERUS
FERUS is a growing brand partner and creative orchestrator that brings hospitality-led brands to life. We specialise in creating, activating, and commercialising holistic brand concepts that go beyond strategy, turning ideas into meaningful guest experiences and tangible business success. Our approach is rooted in collaboration, creativity, and precision. We are not a traditional agency, but a strategic counterpart for hoteliers and creatives, building brands that feel alive, grounded, and relevant. At FERUS, you will be part of a small, ambitious team working on exciting projects for leading lifestyle and luxury hotels across Europe.
To strengthen our creative network, we are looking for freelance Creative Partners – Brand & Identity Designers who are passionate about building bold, refined, and distinctive brand worlds. From logos to visual systems, patterns, colours, and campaign tools – you will help us shape identities that are both beautiful and strategic.
YOUR ROLE
As a Creative Partner – Senior Brand & Identity Designer, you will collaborate with the FERUS core team on selected projects to develop visual identities and creative concepts for hospitality and lifestyle brands. You understand how to translate positioning and narrative into design systems that communicate clearly and memorably. You combine aesthetic sensibility with strategic thinking and are comfortable working independently while delivering high-quality, production-ready design assets.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create full visual identity systems including logos, colour palettes, typography, layouts, patterns, and iconography
- Translate strategic brand concepts into clear, compelling design
- Support the development of campaign visuals and storytelling tools
- Deliver presentation-ready materials for client reviews
- Ensure brand consistency across all design outputs
- Collaborate with the FERUS team in a project-based setup
- Hand off clean, well-structured design files and production assets
YOUR PROFILE
- Strong portfolio in branding, visual identity, and/or campaign design
- Excellent command of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Independent, precise, and creatively confident working style
- Ability to communicate complex ideas visually and conceptually
- A refined aesthetic and an eye for storytelling through design
- Comfortable receiving and implementing feedback
- Available for project-based freelance work
- Fluent in English or German (C1+ written and spoken)
ADDITIONAL STRENGHTS WE VALUE
- Experience with hospitality, cultural or lifestyle brands
- Understanding of brand strategy and creative positioning
- Passion for design systems and detail-oriented execution
- Curiosity, critical thinking, and “out of the box” mindset
WHAT WE OFFER
- Long-term and value-driven collaborations based on mutual respect
- Involvement in high-profile branding projects
- Access to a trusted creative community for knowledge-sharing and inspiration
- Fair compensation and support for financial stability
- Reduced admin work thanks to FERUS’s client coordination and briefing clarity
- A collaborative environment based on mutual respect, shared values, and personal growth
- Space to grow and shape your role as part of our journey
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At FERUS, we collaborate with designers, writers, marketers and specialists from across disciplines to shape resonant brands and powerful experiences — united in our House of Experts. We’re always looking for talented creatives to join our network, bring strategic thinking and visual strength to hospitality‑led projects, and enrich our collective practice. Discover our open Creative Partner – Brand & Identity Designer opportunity and see how you can contribute your skills to meaningful work within a community that values creativity, autonomy, and exchange.