Sr. Digital & Motion Designer, Social Media

$82,100 - $101,900/Yr

Earthjustice - Remote, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Remote, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Earthjustice is seeking a Sr. Digital & Motion Designer to lead the creation of social media content that aligns with the organization's mission of environmental advocacy. This role focuses on producing high-quality, branded content with a social-first approach, collaborating with various teams to enhance Earthjustice's digital presence and support its fundraising and programmatic efforts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead in-house content designer within Earthjustice's social media team, overseeing production of graphics, explainers, animations, and short form video.
• Strategize with social media and communications staff on creative ways to communicate Earthjustice news and advocacy programs for social audiences.
• Collaborate with managing producers on short-form social media explainer videos, including editing, animations, and motion graphics.
• Design social-first content for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Threads, LinkedIn, and others as needed.
• Participate in content brainstorms and creative strategy sessions with Social Media and Editorial teams.
• Produce social content that aligns with Earthjustice's brand identity, making recommendations to ensure content is 'made for social'.
• Provide additional design support for Digital Engagement campaigns on other channels, such as SMS, email, and web.
• Work cross-functionally with project leads, creative teams, and communications strategists to translate campaigns into digestible digital content.
• Maintain and grow an archive of resources for use among other designers, freelancers, and vendors.
• Oversee additional creative freelancers and vendors to ensure cohesive brand identity across materials.
• Manage content production timelines and workflows for both short- and long-term projects.

Requirements

• BA in Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Digital Media Design or equivalent combination of training and design experience required.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in graphic design, motion design, and social media.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of visual design principles, including typography, identity, and branding hierarchy.
• Demonstrated experience with social media content creation and knowledge of 'social-first' creative production.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with varying size and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to multitask while staying organized and productive.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects from start to finish.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to maintain workflow with remote teams through proactive updates.

Nice-to-haves

• Freehand illustration skills.
• Working knowledge of social media strategy, trends, and platforms.
• Knowledge of environmental issues.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including excellent benefits.
• Mission- and employee-focused work environment.