Visual Designer (Fixed-term)

NAPA is a leading provider of software and digital services for the global maritime industry, harnessing software and data services to enable safer, more sustainable and future-proof shipping. We are now looking for a talented Visual Designer to strengthen the NAPA Marketing team and to help us bring our brand to life through both digital and traditional channels.

The person we’re looking for is a creative team player who thrives in a self-managed environment. You can combine strategic thinking with hands-on design skills and understand the power of consistent brand. With a sharp eye for detail, you ensure every asset reflects our identity with clarity and impact. A proactive mindset and strong collaboration skills help you support and inspire colleagues across the globe. We work in a global environment, with NAPA offices worldwide, so proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential for success in this role.

The role is a fixed-term parental leave substitute for around one year. The position is set to start as soon as possible, in line with agreement. Your homebase will be our office in Ruoholahti, Helsinki, where you are free to work in a flexible hybrid model.

What You’ll Do

As our Visual Designer, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things visual for NAPA Group. You’ll:

• Shape and evolve our visual identity across platforms and materials
• Design impactful visuals for presentations, events, marketing campaigns and digital channels
• Create and maintain templates, assets, and image libraries to support consistent brand expression
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure high-quality visual output
• Provide hands-on support for daily visual needs – from blog images to intranet banners and giveaways
• Guide Naparians in applying our brand identity and keeping visual guidelines up to date
  
  
  

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in graphic design in a B2B environment
• Relevant educational background and a degree in graphic design or a related field
• Experience and a strong portfolio in visual and graphic design in both digital and print marketing materials
• Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), experience with Figma is seen as a plus
• Previous experience of working with WordPress
• Experience with managing and designing templates for Microsoft Office tools
• Familiarity with AI-powered design tools and an interest in how AI can enhance creativity, efficiency and brand consistency
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English (both written and spoken)
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and a collaborative working style
• The ability to work in a dynamic, self-managed culture and the ability to adapt to changing environment
• Skills in photography, videography and motion graphics are seen as a plus
  
  
  

Ready to get on board and join the NAPA crew?

We kindly ask you to send your application, CV and portfolio to us as soon as possible, but no later than September 14th. The position will be filled once a suitable candidate has been found.

For more information about the position, please contact Noora Kotajärvi (Visual Designer) by e-mail: [email protected].

Due to GDPR regulations, we only accept applications submitted through the application form.

NAPA as an employer

Meaningful work

We are proud to play our part in creating a sustainable world, and a career at NAPA means working with a purpose. We focus on building the best possible products for our customers, with whom we have close and long-lasting relationships. We protect the environment and human life at sea by powering safer and greener vessels with our technology.

NAPA way of working

We are a self-managed organization. The core of our self-management philosophy is trust. We trust that our employees make the right decisions and take care of their personal growth. We provide several opportunities for that, and everyone can manage their own working hours. You can work at the office, from home, or even while abroad.

Enjoy working together

is one of our core values. Learning from and respecting each other provides a healthy and pleasant working environment. We, as NAPArians, share our knowledge and help each other when needed. NAPA has offices and customers around the world, and you will be able to meet people from many diverse cultures. We are a diverse family with a shared goal.

Read more about our values and culture: https://www.napa.fi/careers/

With over 35 years of operation, NAPA is a leading software and data services provider for ship design and operations to enable safe, sustainable, and future-proof maritime industry. Headquartered in Finland, NAPA employs 200 experts, combining expertise in naval architecture, fleet operations and digital services. NAPA operates globally, with a presence in Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, the USA, Germany, Greece, Romania and India.

With over 90% of new vessels built by NAPA customers, NAPA’s ship design software is the global de facto standard in shipbuilding. Furthermore, NAPA is a market leader in ship stability management and safety data services for passenger ships, and its cloud-based solutions for ship performance monitoring and voyage optimization support shipping’s decarbonization journey. For more information, visit www.napa.fi.

Read more about NAPA: https://www.napa.fi/