Hello, strategic person,
this is a brief outline of a freelance gig with and for Overnice – a Berlin-based creative studio specializing in branding, product design, and UX/UI for VC-backed tech startups.
Are you conceptually strong, passionate about copy that moves people, and obsessed with great web experiences? Then consider joining an ambitious, agile team working on the very bleeding edge of the (as of late, mainly AI-) startup world.
Date: 11th of May – 21st of August
Volume: 18h/w x14 weeks = 252h
Compensation: monthly, please name your rate!
Mode: Remote, on-site workstation available. If located in Berlin: Thur. is mandatory office day
Software: All necessary tooling will be provided, though we’re curious about what you use.
Hardware/equipment: Can be provided, own device would be preferred
Tooling we use: Slack for comms, Linear for PM, Figma for design (and design-related copy), Notion for documents and longer copy, Claude for AI.
Overnice is a brand and product studio. Our work spans brand strategy, visual identity, UX and web design, copywriting, and custom development. We don't separate brand from product: everything we do is rooted in strategy, we look at things holistically, we think than act.
Our clients are typically, but not exclusively, U.S. based (or at least funded) early-stage tech startups. Check the website for references.
Our team is rather boutique (meaning small) with two founders, three designers, one developer and one PM. We speak and work in english.
Generally speaking, we care a lot about our output and quality. It’s what we need you for!
Tammo, one of the founders, is going on a three-month parental leave. It will be your task to take over his client-related strategy, concept, and copy task.
Strategy and concept are what enable everything else at Overnice. Our designers are mostly senior and own their projects end-to-end. We also have in-house frontend development: React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, Framer, whatever fits the project. But none of that moves without a strategic starting point: positioning, messaging, a concept direction, and website copy. Without that, design and development either stall or drift, it will be your job to keep these things (strategically on track).
While you will be working closely with the team, Tammo will be available for questions and even support. It just might take him a while to get back.
You will start and end with some overlap to ensure a smooth transition.
There won’t be a specific set of projects during the three months. You will be the go-to person supporting all active and up-and-coming projects with your expertise in the following categories:
Brand strategy
You’re the strategic and conceptual brain behind branding-related efforts. This includes coming up with a brand strategy, based on client and market insights.