Art Director/Graphic Designer

JOB TITLE: Art Director/Graphic DesignerPlanet Home is looking for a passionate individual with high-end digital design skills to bring the voice of our Solutions Platform to life. The ideal candidate will be responsible for everyday graphic design tasks and crafting that creative into visually engaging experiences cohesive to the brand.Planet Home, LLC. is an environmental, solution-focused platform composed of different thinkers and makers dedicated to creating impactful innovations that solve some of our planet’s greatest challenges.We gather people of diverse backgrounds to connect, create, discover and celebrate world-changing ideas that address the biggest challenges we believe face us today: climate, water, energy, waste, and biodiversity. Today, we do this through non and for-profit investments, immersive events and compelling content designed to educate and inspire action.Basic Function of the Position:Designers are responsible for creating and managing the visual aspects of PLANET HOME production. Working closely with the CEOs, the designer creates the design style for all the visual aspects of the company including website, print and web media.The duties of this position include:Plan site design by clarifying goals and designing functionality through site navigation by categorizing content and funneling traffic through contentCoordinate and collaborating with Managers, Copywriter, Graphic Designers and other graphic artists on images, icons, banners, audio, etc.Prepare the site by installing and configuring server software; installing programming language using authoring and formatting tools; ensuring cross-platform compatibility; establishing links and locability by registering with search engines.Maintain and provide ongoing design of the website, promos and ad banners, seasonal content updates, special promotion materials, etc.Develop creative and unique production materialParticipate in all Pre and Post-Event Preparation Calls and MeetingsCoordinate internal efforts from other departments to successfully deliver projects from the initial proposal stage through the productionMust be able to work flexible schedules; some weekends and travel is requiredRequired Skills And ExperienceExperience with design imaging, including a web and multimedia design portfolioProven track record in content management and editing both video and audio materialPossess acumen in multimedia programming and technologyAssociates degree in computer technology, website design, graphic design, or related area preferred or commensurate experienceKnowledge of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Paint Shop Pro, Flash, XML-based web applications and programming, XHTML programming, and other web development languages and technologiesDirect experience with building networking type platforms with a focus on events and an understanding of the user experienceCandidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skillsExtensive scheduling, tracking and resource management skillsAbility and desire to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to devote high attention to detail, organize and prioritizeAbility to address multiple tasks and unforeseen developments which require level headedness and purposeAbility to recognize and respect organizational protocols and proceduresAdditional Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity with the Tech and/or Environmental industriesFamiliarity working with a variety of operating systems such as Windows, Macintosh and UnixKnowledge of MS Office, Google Suite, Airtable, Egnyte and other technology platformsExperience with virtual eventsNeeded AttributesThe successful candidate is confident, assertive, flexible, very detail-oriented and capable of multi-taskingThe successful candidate will be required to work well under pressure in a time-critical environment, maintain a positive “can-do” attitude, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and possess the ability to motivate othersThis individual must be a self-starter, able to make sound business decisions, be a creative problem-solver and able to perform job duties with minimal supervisionA steadfast commitment to, and demonstration of unselfishness, meaningful contribution to the team by providing other departments with pertinent and timely reports, news and requests

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