iF Design Academy is hiring
The iF International Forum Design GmbH, based in Hannover, is one of the world's leading independent design institutions with around 45 employees worldwide. We have been organizing the iF DESIGN AWARD since 1954. With almost 11,000 submissions from around 70 countries every year, it is one of the largest and most prestigious design awards in the world. We have offices in Brazil, China, Taiwan, the USA, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Turkey.
For the further development of our new iF Design Academy with the target countries Germany, USA, Republic of Korea and China, we are looking for a
Marketing Manager (f/m/d)
(initially on 24-month contract, full-time or part-time)
at our headquarter in Hanover or in our office in Munich as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
Manage all marketing activities of the iF Design Academy in international target markets
Coordinate agencies and experts and assist in selecting external partners
Manage the iF Design Academy website and content maintenance
Plan, organize, and manage campaigns (social media, email, paid media), focusing on user acquisition and retention
Oversee marketing automation tools (e.g., HubSpot) for lead generation and segmentation
Ensure strategic alignment of all marketing efforts with revenue, user acquisition, and retention goals
Use data analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to monitor ROI, optimize campaigns, map customer journeys, and identify growth opportunities
Prepare marketing plans and reports
Qualifications:
4–7+ years of experience in marketing, ideally in online education or design
Proactive, detail-oriented, able to work independently with strong organizational skills
Effective problem-solving and prioritization abilities
Excellent team player, adaptable, and confident in collaborating with diverse teams
Proficient in marketing tools, including CMS systems, marketing automation platforms, social media management tools, and analytics software
Willingness to make a significant contribution in a small team and to take on more responsibility based on proven capabilities
Fluent in English and German (spoken and written)
What we offer:
A highly successful employer in the exciting design community
Flexible work-from-home options
Motivated, engaged, and internationally active team
Global connections with industry leaders and startups, along with high-profile design events
Strong social benefits and professional development opportunities
Interested?
We are looking forward to receiving your written application, including your earliest starting date and salary expectations at:
iF International Forum Design GmbH | Bahnhofstrasse 8 | D-30159 Hannover
or jobs@ifdesign.com.