Job description
We’re in an exciting growth phase following our Series B funding and are expanding our team. Our hybrid working culture includes three office days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) at our Berlin headquarters. Looking ahead, we’re also growing London as our second location.
A little about us
Redefining graphic design: Kittl is transforming how creators work with an intuitive platform that stands as a modern, competitive alternative to traditional design tools: Build the new Adobe of tomorrow
Rapid growth: Millions of users within just two years of launch
Diverse team: 120+ team members representing 30+ different countries
Truly product-led company: Engineers, Product managers and designers are at the core of Kittl - shaping an engineering driven working culture
Strong funding: Raised over $45M from world-renowned investors who have also backed companies like Slack, Dropbox, and Figma
Learn more: www.kittl.com/career
Your role at Kittl
As Paid Performance Lead - Marketing at Kittl, you’ll lead a talented, collaborative team and take ownership of a bold, data-driven growth strategy focused on paid performance channels. Your work will strengthen our global brand, accelerate user acquisition, and cement Kittl as the go-to platform for graphic design. You’ll blend strategic vision with hands-on execution and inclusive leadership in a fast-paced startup environment. In this role, you’ll manage 4 direct reports and provide guidance across a wider Growth Marketing team of about 15 people.
What you’ll do
Own performance marketing: Blend bold ideas with data to drive growth
Lead end-to-end creative workflows: Brief, review and ship high-impact assets that meet brand and performance goals
Drive marketing execution: Plan and deliver campaigns across all channels, keeping initiatives focused and on pace
Manage & grow the team: Lead direct reports and foster alignment across the wider Growth Marketing org
Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Product, Growth and C-level leaders to ensure successful feature launches and GTM outcomes
Take initiative and drive progress: Own your priorities with confidence, even in moments of ambiguity, and keep momentum moving
What you’ll need
Experience: At least 4 years in marketing, ideally within a creative brand or agency
Performance marketing expertise: Strong understanding of acquisition funnels, and experience in planning, executing, and measuring a high-impact multi-channel paid acquisition strategy
Leadership mindset: Experience leading projects or cross-functional workstreams, with a clear sense of ownership and a mindset of supporting the team when needed
Collaborative communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams and present ideas clearly
Resilience & confidence: Comfortable navigating complexity, giving constructive feedback, and owning outcomes
Interview process
CEO meet & greet - brief intro of yourself (5-10 min)
Recruiter interview (30 min)
Take home assignment
Interview with CEO & Growth Lead (60 min)
Bar raiser interview with Chief of Staff (45 min)
We are looking for someone
Exceptionally driven to drive impact and challenge the status quo
Who takes extreme ownership & gets things done
Who goes above and beyond in their role
Who is deeply passionate about what they do
Benefits
Maximise your impact: No matter if you’re leading a team or you stand out by your domain expertise - all we care about is supporting you to maximise your own impact
Hackathons: Our quarterly hackathons provide an environment to experiment with new concepts, push boundaries, and potentially deliver the next big thing.
Kittl Week: Each year, our global team gathers together for a whole week, to work, celebrate, get inspired, and have fun
Flexible working hours: Our core hours are 11am–5pm CET, leaving the rest of your schedule flexible to fit your style
Remote work: Work up to 50 days (10 weeks) fully remote per year from anywhere in the world, as long as you maintain our core hours
Learning & development: Our L&D budget supports your professional growth
Mobility benefit: We fully cover your monthly BVG public transport ticket
Health and fitness: Urban Sports Club membership discount
Vacation: Up to 30 vacation days per year
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🌈 At Kittl, we embrace diversity and value every team member’s unique background, identity, and experience. We’re all about respect, honesty, and inclusivity. Together, we create a safe and supportive work environment where everyone thrives. Join us on this exciting journey of making our company and product even better!
