About Yepoda Our mission is to bring Clean K-Beauty Innovations, from Korea straight to Europe, UK, and the US – without ever compromising our values, quality, and sustainability. Our clean, mindfully produced skincare products are made with love in Korea, vegan, cruelty-free, and packed with the best natural and active ingredients. Founded in 2020 by Sander Joonyoung van Bladel and Veronika Strotmann, Yepoda is a fast-growing beauty start-up based in the heart of Berlin. Our products are available across Europe, through our own online shop and, since March 2025, at Sephora Europe – online and in over 250 stores. As a certified B Corp™, we are committed to building a business with purpose. With a team of 120 brilliant individuals from around the world, we are actively shaping Yepoda’s story every day. We’re looking for a Senior Art Director to act as a visual guardian of the Yepoda brand, helping define and elevate how our brand shows up across our ecosystem with a focus on physical touchpoints. This role is about taste, craft, and consistency. You will help set the bar for how Yepoda looks and feels in the real world — from photoshoot to digital to printed materials — ensuring every detail reflects the quality, warmth, and care that define our brand. This role is key in protecting and evolving the Yepoda visual identity, raising creative standards across projects, and helping the team deliver thoughtful, beautifully crafted work at scale. Your Tasks Champion a clear, consistent, and elevated visual standard across all brand touchpoints Protect the integrity of the brand while thoughtfully evolving its expression over time Own and elevate all print and packaging-related outputs, including primary and secondary product packaging, in-parcel materials, inserts, brochures, leaflets, gifting, limited editions, and collaborations Lead creative development for launches and projects, from early concepts and moodboards through to final production files Translate brand strategy into strong, clear visual outcomes Lead photo art direction and drive brand clarity in content creation Guide and mentor designers through clear feedback, creative direction, and strong craft standards Champion excellence in typography, layout, materials, colour, and finishes Bring a strong sensitivity for tactile storytelling and premium physical brand experiences Develop concepts, moodboards, and creative directions for launches and special projects Oversee design development through to final production, ensuring quality and consistency Work closely with Product Development, Brand, Marketing, and Sourcing to ensure packaging solutions are beautiful, functional, and feasible Stay plugged into what’s happening globally in beauty, print, and packaging, and know what’s worth caring about vs what’s just noise Your Profile 8 years of experience in art direction or senior design roles, with a clear focus on brand guardianship and deep expertise in evolving modern consumer brands Strong experience working in-house or closely with brand teams on physical consumer products A portfolio that shows taste, restraint, and smart storytelling through brand with an emphasis on print and packaging Deep understanding of layout, typography, colour, materials, finishes, and production realities Confident working with dielines, printers, packaging suppliers, and production timelines Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and InDesign Comfortable being hands-on while also acting as a steady, experienced point of reference for the team Naturally collaborative, practical, and low-ego – here to get great work out the door, not to boss people around Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to juggle multiple moving projects without dropping the ball Fluent in English, with German, French, Korean, Spanish, or Italian as a plus What Success Looks Like Yepoda’s brand touchpoints feel distinctive, elevated, and consistently on-brand, reflecting the care and quality behind our products. The creative standard across physical brand experiences continues to rise, with thoughtful attention to detail, materials, typography, and finishes. Creative workflows run smoothly and predictably, with clear priorities, defined milestones, and strong support during high-volume periods. Packaging and print projects move forward efficiently and with confidence, leading to stronger creative outcomes and fewer production challenges. Cross-functional teams trust and value the creative process, resulting in strong collaboration and better brand outcomes. What We Offer Dynamic Environment: The opportunity to work in a start-up environment surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team. Accelerate Your Career: Take on responsibility from day 1, with room for professional growth and advancement as the company continues to expand. Inspiring Workspace: Located in the heart of Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg, a dog-friendly office, with free drinks and snacks. Hybrid Working: We understand that sometimes you get more stuff done from home and need a change of scenery. We Value Diversity: We seek to build an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all different backgrounds. A welcoming, international, dedicated team with flat hierarchies and trust by default. Employee Discounts: You’ll get to enjoy the Yepoda products at a discount and share it with friends and family to keep your glow going! Unique add-ons: Enjoy an Urban Sports membership package to help you stay active and healthy. Would you like to be part of the team? Then we'd love to hear from you! ✨ Make sure to apply by clicking on the “Apply for this job” button below. Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in English language. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible. At Yepoda we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.