In A Nutshell
The Senior Digital Designer will join Project Drawdown’s marketing and communications team. We are looking for a creative individual who can work as part of a team to plan, manage, execute, and evaluate a wide array of digital communications and design activities aimed at enhancing awareness of and engagement with Project Drawdown, its products, and the climate solutions it is working to advance. The ideal candidate will have deep experience translating scientific information into informative, engaging, actionable digital content.
Responsibilities
Multimedia Design (80%)
- Lead digital content creation from concept to completion, managing budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget
- Lead or contribute to the design of website content, infographics, charts/graphs/maps, reports, slides, social media collateral, marketing materials, illustrations, animations, and other online materials as needed
- Craft compelling, climate solutions-focused visual stories/content to engage target audiences
- Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team, Science team, and other creatives to bring multimedia concepts to life
- Concept and design digital assets for fundraising campaigns such as slide decks, cases for support, and related graphics
- Perform quality checks on all multimedia content to ensure it meets brand guidelines and project objectives
- Design compelling digital assets for marketing and promotional campaigns
- Provide design support for reports, graphics, and publications as needed
- Concept and assist with the creation of video content such as explainers, thought leader pieces, and more; and contribute to the production of social media shorts
- Ensure the technical quality of multimedia content, including design, lighting, sound, editing, and animation, using industry-standard software
- Contribute to editorial decisions about scripts, the assembly of information, illustrations, and content to create cohesive and engaging narratives
Digital Strategy and Branding (10%)
- Help develop and implement Project Drawdown’s digital content strategy as an integral component of our broader marketing and communications plan aimed at increasing the visibility of Project Drawdown’s people, programs, publications, multimedia, and events for new, diverse audiences from a variety of backgrounds and identities
- Provide artistic and creative direction for content, including visual elements, such as design and multimedia, to ensure a cohesive and visually appealing brand image across publications, social media, the website, and more
- Ensure consistency in the brand’s creative elements across all channels, including updating brand guidelines and the visual style guide as needed, plus maintaining a cohesive visual identity and messaging style in all content produced
- Provide graphic design support for programs, including advice on implementing brand guidelines
- Stay informed regarding industry trends, creative innovations, and emerging tools and technologies to keep the organization’s content fresh and engaging
Online Marketing (10%)
- Work with the Senior Creative Manager and the broader communications team to design and develop content for online marketing and advertising campaigns for new reports, publications, events, announcements, etc.
Skillset
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, interactive design, multimedia, communications, or other areas OR equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience creating innovative and engaging science-based digital content across platforms including web, mobile, social media, email, video, and presentation
- Familiarity with social media design best practices and experience using data to support storytelling on social platforms
- Experience translating complex, science-based climate and environmental topics for a broad range of audiences including B2B, B2C, and funders
- Experience producing high-impact, creative digital content that sparks high levels of engagement with multinational audiences
- Strong design skills – especially as they relate to science-based digital content
- Excellent written, speaking / presentation, and interpersonal communication skills to engage effectively within the organization and with external collaborators
- Ability to enhance the digital reach, impact, reputation, and value proposition of a climate or science-based organization
- Ability to think creatively and pitch, identify, and source compelling and relevant content for diverse audiences
- Demonstrated skills with design tools, video editing tools, and/or other related media production tools (Adobe suite, Canva, video editing software, etc.)
- Impeccable organizational skills, thoroughness, and ability to multitask in a fluid environment and respond quickly to emerging needs
- Experience in and ability to co-develop, implement, and execute digital content production plans
- Experience working effectively with a team of communications professionals
- Knowledge of climate change and climate-related topics
- Understanding of and appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and experience fostering a welcoming team environment
In addition, candidates are required to be:
- Comfortable with teleconferencing, project management tools, collaborative work environments, remote work, and virtual collaboration
- Available to participate in online meetings and video conferences on weekdays 9:00 am–5:00 pm Central Time
- Comfortable with a Mac-based computing environment
- Able to use Google Suite, Asana, Slack, and presentation software (experience with Keynote required) for delivering individual work products and collaborative projects
- Available for domestic travel on a limited basis.
