Communication & Design in Berlin

Dear industrial designers, graphic artists, web designers, advertising copywriters, project managers, photographers, product designers, SEO experts and colleagues – the communication and design industry in Berlin encompasses a wide range of professional fields.

Berlin is an important regional design location within the creative scene and continues to develop into a global design metropolis. The focus of the industry is on the design of real and virtual entities, such as products and brands. The capital primarily attracts young people interested in design. The Berlin design industry covers more than 40,000 employees in about 8,000 companies and continues to grow steadily.

The sector of communication enjoys a high status in Berlin. There are many agencies offering different specializations in the capital region, such as kakoii, denkwerk or the KROSS Werbeagentur advertising agency, as well as many small and large companies with their own communication and design departments. Some examples include companies such as SECURITAS, Gewobag or Berliner Volksbank. This gives you a variety of job opportunities. For example, you can work as a product designer in a Berlin company or as a PR manager in an agency! You could also consider a job as a copywriter in one of the many Berlin publishing houses. Begin your job search now! It will be worth your while. 

Other jobs can be found in politics, foundations and associations in the city of Berlin. Most of Germany’s political parties have their headquarters here and almost every party has a foundation. Examples of these include the Konrad Adenauer Foundation from the CDU (Christian Democratic Union) and the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation from DIE LINKE (The Left). 

Product designers are also required in the many technical Berlin productions. One example of this is the construction and design of components and assemblies, for example at Siemens or Bombardier. Jobs in the pharmaceutical and medical technology industry include positions in the communications and marketing departments of Bayer Healthcare or the orthopedics giant Otto Bock. You have countless possibilities. Take advantage of them!

Studies in the field of Communication and Design in Berlin

Whether fashion design, graphic design or design management – ten universities and art colleges throughout Berlin offer a wide range of design courses. There are currently around 3,000 students enrolled in design-specific degree programs here.

There are over 50 degree programs in the field of communication in Berlin. Whether visual communication at the Berlin University of the Arts, media and political communication at the FU Berlin or business management / marketing at the TU Berlin – you will find a suitable degree course in the field of communication in more than 15 colleges and universities throughout the capital.