<h1 class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="1:1-1:53;0-52">Brand & Creative Designer (Freelance, 100% Remote)</h1> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="3:1-3:88;54-141"><strong>Kazaar Fragrances · European Market Leader in Perfume Dupes · Full-Time · CET Hours</strong></p> <h2 class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="5:1-5:12;143-154">About Us</h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="7:1-7:388;156-543">We're Kazaar Fragrances (<a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="">kazaarfragrances.com</a>) the European market leader in high-quality fragrance dupes, and profitable for over 6 years. Our core markets are Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Beyond our main brand, our portfolio includes additional projects in health/wellness and a second fragrance-focused brand (more on these once we're talking).</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="9:1-9:255;545-799">We're <strong>100% remote</strong> across time zones, with core collaboration happening in Central European Time (CET). Day-to-day, things are structured and predictable. Around major sales periods (Black Friday, big launches), it gets fast-paced and intense.</p> <h2 class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="11:1-11:18;801-818">About the Role</h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="13:1-13:290;820-1109">You'll join our 2-person design team (making us 3), reporting directly to our Design Lead / Co-Founder and Marketing Lead. You'll work as an all-round creative across our brand portfolio, with focus on our main brand and support on others as needed.</p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="15:1-19:47;1111-1412"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="15:1-15:57;1111-1167"><strong>Type:</strong> Full-time freelance / independent contractor</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="16:1-16:114;1168-1281"><strong>Hours:</strong> 45 hrs/week, Monday–Friday</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="17:1-17:45;1282-1326"><strong>Location:</strong> 100% remote, based in Europe</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="18:1-18:39;1327-1365"><strong>Start:</strong> ASAP or September, 2026</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="19:1-19:47;1366-1412"><strong>Reports to:</strong> Design Lead & Marketing Lead</li> </ul> <h2 class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="21:1-21:23;1414-1436">What You'll Work On</h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="23:1-23:32;1438-1469">Roughly in order of time spent:</p> <ol class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="25:1-30:86;1471-1848"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="25:1-25:129;1471-1599"><strong>Ad creative & motion design</strong> for our paid social/ad accounts. Static and animated graphics</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="26:1-26:79;1600-1678"><strong>Day-to-day campaign design</strong> newsletters, email design, sales creatives</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="27:1-27:32;1679-1710"><strong>Web & UI/UX optimization</strong></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="28:1-28:24;1711-1734"><strong>Packaging design</strong></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="29:1-29:28;1735-1762"><strong>Social media content</strong></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="30:1-30:86;1763-1848"><strong>AI-assisted image generation, editing, and optimization</strong> (Claude, Gemini, etc.)</li> </ol> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="32:1-32:170;1850-2019">Some projects come with tight briefs; others give you real creative freedom. Expect a genuine mix.</p> <h2 class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="34:1-34:26;2021-2046">What We're Looking For</h2> <h3 class="mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="36:1-36:14;2048-2061">Must-Have</h3> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="37:1-42:81;2062-2670"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="37:1-37:142;2062-2203"><strong>Expert-level Figma skills.</strong> our primary design tool. All candidates complete a Figma design test as part of our process.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="38:1-38:93;2204-2296">Hands-on experience using AI tools (Claude, Gemini, etc.) for image generation and editing</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="39:1-39:64;2297-2360">A genuine eye for design</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="40:1-40:80;2361-2440">Fluent to native-level English. This is our working language, non-negotiable</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="41:1-41:149;2441-2589">Based in Europe, working hours overlapping CET, with a valid right to work as a freelancer/self-employed professional in your country of residence</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="42:1-42:81;2590-2670">Comfortable working independently and asynchronously; we communicate via Slack</li> <li>Adobe Suite experience (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)</li> </ul> <h3 class="mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="44:1-44:67;2672-2738">Very Good to Have (this will significantly boost your chances)</h3> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="45:1-46:65;2739-2895"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="45:1-45:92;2739-2830">Motion design skills. animated graphics, explainer/product animations, video ad elements</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="45:1-45:92;2739-2830">3D / Blender skills creating 3D Stills and Videos</li> <li>German, most of our creative work is produced in German, so it's a real plus, but AI-assisted translation covers this if you don't speak German</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="49:1-49:20;2914-2933">A Mac/macOS setup</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="52:1-52:176;3082-3257">We care more about your portfolio and what you can do than your years of experience or where you studied. Strong junior talent with an excellent portfolio is welcome to apply.</p> <h2 class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="54:1-54:17;3259-3275">What We Offer</h2> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="56:1-61:257;3277-3888"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="56:1-56:72;3277-3348">Real ownership and creative freedom, clear goals, no micromanagement</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="57:1-57:55;3349-3403">Work across multiple brands, so it never gets boring</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="58:1-58:68;3404-3471">Direct line to the founders, fast decisions, short feedback loops</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="59:1-59:95;3472-3566">Growth potential as the team scales, including leadership opportunities based on performance</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="60:1-60:65;3567-3631">Fully remote, flexible scheduling as long as deadlines are met</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="61:1-61:257;3632-3888"><strong>€1,000–3,500/month</strong> (freelance basis), depending fully on your performance, portfolio and experience. negotiable, and strongly performance-based. Team members who consistently deliver great work have earned raises, bonuses, and equipment upgrades (e.g. a MacBook) within their first year.</li> </ul> <h2 class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="63:1-63:17;3890-3906">Contract Type</h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="65:1-65:369;3908-4276">This is a freelance / independent contractor position, contracted directly through our parent company. You'll invoice for your work; health insurance, taxes, and social contributions are your own responsibility as a self-employed professional.</p> <h2 class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="67:1-67:15;4278-4292">Our Process</h2> <ol class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="69:1-73:88;4294-4635"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="69:1-69:89;4294-4382"><strong>Collection:</strong> We collect applications and respond on a rolling basis as they come in.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="70:1-70:62;4383-4444"><strong>Shortlist:</strong> We shortlist candidates into a smaller pool and do interviews.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="72:1-72:54;4494-4547"><strong>Figma design test:</strong> (~1 week), typically unpaid.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="73:1-73:88;4548-4635"><strong>Final decision:</strong> Timed so the successful candidate can start around September.</li> </ol> <h2 class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="75:1-75:16;4637-4652">How to Apply</h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="77:1-77:40;4654-4693">Send the following directly to anid@orcainternational.ch:</p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="79:1-82:46;4695-4971"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="79:1-79:102;4695-4796"><strong>CV: </strong>Including previous companies, roles, and concrete examples of tasks/projects you worked on</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="80:1-80:19;4797-4815"><strong>Cover letter</strong></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="81:1-81:110;4816-4925"><strong>Full portfolio</strong> with detailed project descriptions — ideally a live portfolio website, PDF also accepted</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="82:1-82:46;4926-4971"><strong>A photo of your current workspace/setup</strong></li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="84:1-84:45;4973-5017"><strong>Contact:</strong> Anid, Design Lead</p>