Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech startup that is revolutionizing insurance pricing with transparent AI. Since 2016 our skilled R&D team of Data Scientists, Software Engineers and Actuaries has developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing process in an unprecedented way.

Our solution is a SaaS platform which allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods. constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry.

Akur8 has been already been selected:

• In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2023
• In Insurtech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
• In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
• As No.24 in Sønr’s World Top 100 Insurtech Companies 2022
• As 3rd best overall (worldwide) in the CodinGame 2022 Software Engineering Fall Challenge

With 31 nationalities within our team, and offices in Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Milan & Cologne, Akur8’s solution is international by design. Servicing 130 clients across 4 continents and targeting all non-life insurance carriers, we focus on more mature markets for faster expansion.

To learn more about Akur8, and what we do, click here.

Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer. Akur8 puts diversity and inclusion at the heart of its values. We examine all applications based on equal skills and applying the principles of non-discrimination.

As part of our Graphic Design team, you will be deeply involved in building the visual identity of Akur8, participating in internal and external communication projects. In your day-to-day life you will work closely with the global Marketing team. You will also contribute to the visual design projects across all teams, such as HR, Sales, etc.

Your main missions will be:

• Design graphics, illustrations and layouts for all communication supports including print, digital and social media.
• Creation of animations, interactive content, and motion design videos to promote the company’s products and services.
• Production and editing of promotional and product videos.
• Adaptation and declination of visual assets for print and digital medias (brochures, flyers, kakemonos, stands, LinkedIn post, etc.)
• Creation of graphic elements (illustrations, pictograms, icons, etc.) in line with the graphic chart.
• Contribute to maintaining brand consistency across all visual mediums.
• Collaborate closely with the other members of the creative team to ensure the quality and visual relevance of projects.
• Collaboration on event projects by proposing creative, new, and original ideas and applying them to media communication.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative concepts and innovative visual campaigns.
• Collaboration with the different teams in the production of assets.
• Ensure brand consistency across all visual mediums by adhering to brand guidelines.
• Conduct research on design trends and industry best practices to stay updated with new techniques and technologies.

IMPORTANT - Please submit your CV with a short PORTFOLIO showing some of your branding and visual works.

Requirements

The successful candidate must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for this position :

• You are looking for an apprenticeship from September 2024 for your Master 2 in a School of Graphics, Art and Design or Communication and Advertising
• You master the Adobe suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro and Motion Design
• You enjoy working in a team, you are a good listener and you are able to adapt
• You are organized, enthusiastic and rigorous and you know how to manage delivery deadlines
• Dynamic and creative by nature, you are curious and always looking for new ideas and sources of inspiration
• You are a quick learner and you are task oriented
• You have previous experience in similar missions.
• You speak fluent French and English. Any other language is a plus!

Benefits

You will join a multicultural, highly skilled and motivated team, with a strong Tech DNA, and a company that strives for excellence with a caring mindset.

As a member of our team, you’ll be able to learn from highly skilled colleagues, with a strong Tech DNA,  that are eager to share their knowledge and passion with a caring mindset.

But it’s not all work, you’ll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together and having fun, including karaoke, team lunches, playing sports as well as the occasional ‘happy hour’.

In addition to this, we offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days of paid holidays + RTT
• Gym membership with Gymlib
• Swile lunch vouchers
• Public transportation reimbursement + sustainable mobility allowance
• Excellent health insurance (including the possibility of family coverage)
• Beautiful office in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris
• Free cafeteria with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks