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About Us:
CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all.
For over 30 years, it’s been CALSTART’s mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.
About the Role
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Digital Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing engaging digital assets across multiple channels, including social media, email marketing, advertising, and presentations. You’ll play a key role in shaping our brand’s visual presence, ensuring consistency, and delivering compelling designs that resonate with our audience focusing on zero-emission transportation solutions for trucks, off-road equipment and buses.
Duties and ResponsibilitesOversee the creative direction of campaigns ensuring alignment with brand values and strategic goals. Partner with the Deputy Director to lead and enhance our brand identity, architecture, and visual language as a passionate steward, advocate, and gatekeeper of the brand identity. Work with senior stakeholders across business units to understand priorities, build strong partnerships, and ensure creative strategies align with business goals. Manage the entire design process from design request to execution. Have strong design skills with a portfolio demonstrating compelling digital experiences. Create visually appealing event graphics such as social media graphics, banners, emails, and event signage. Develop GIFs and static graphics for social media. Design infographics and banner ads that clearly communicate key messages. Craft high-level presentations & templates that align with branding and storytelling needs. Work on new projects, including motion graphics, to elevate our digital content. Qualifications5-7 years of digital design experience.Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Design, or equivalent experience A strong eye for design, ensuring visually compelling and on-brand creative assets.Ability to translate complex ideas into simple, engaging graphics. Attention to detail in typography, layout, and visual hierarchy. Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, etc.). A proactive and collaborative mindset, working closely with marketing, content, and event teams. Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines. Desired QualificationsExperience in creating animations or motion graphics for digital use. We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.
We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!
We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Retirement plan with generous company contributions, FSA for Health and Dependent Care, 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment, 11 paid company holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and more!
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