Job Description

Qualifications:

• 3+ year’s experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Figma, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, etc.
• 3+ years in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency, or as an independent contractor
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, or similar discipline – or equivalent real-world experience
• Strong portfolio of work – must be submitted with resume!
• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to self-manage with self-discipline skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of Unity or similar 3D modeling systems
• Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software
• Video creation experience and proficiency with video-editing software (including editing and color correction software)
• Deep passion for immersive (AR/VR/XR) technology
• Desire to continue to grow skill set with ongoing education and training
• Able to work in a remote, geographically distributed, and diverse Agile development environment
• Must be based within the United States

About Us:

BadVR is the world's first immersive data visualization and analytics platform. BadVR brings data into high-definition, making it easier to discover and identify hidden problems and opportunities, helping businesses make better decisions, faster. Based in Manhattan Beach, CA, the rapidly-growing tech startup has attracted industry attention with its pioneering AR and VR demos, allowing people to - quite literally - 'step inside their data.’

Our product is already empowering users across America through our work with Magic Leap, UNDP, National Science Foundation, and more. But--we are just getting started! If you have the passion, ambition and collaborative spirit to create a future where data is universally accessible to all and meaningfully easy, come work with us!

COVID-19 Update: BadVR is based in Manhattan Beach, CA, but we have transitioned to a fully remote workplace model during this time. This is a fully remote, work-from-home position with the expectation of Pacific Standard Time (PST) time zone M-F, 10-6PM availability.

Your Role At BadVR:

BadVR is currently seeking a part-time Graphic Designer. The ideal candidate sees graphic design as visual storytelling that engages, informs, and inspires. We seek a highly creative graphic designer who can take conceptual ideas and create visual representations, both in print and electronic media. Our ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software (graphic, photography, video) and will be skilled at every step of the design process, from concept to the final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams at our company, the graphic designer should be able to take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects emotionally and tells the right story. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing, with the ability to vary style and layouts depending on the project

From brainstorming through implementation, the Graphic Designer will possess a relentless attention to detail and an uncommon passion for beautiful design that tells stories and inspires customers! This includes both graphic designs and other visual mediums such as photography and videography, which we utilize to tell our product and brand stories.

All candidates will have a deep understanding of design principles and best practices of design, including graphic, photography, and videography. All candidates MUST submit a portfolio of their work for review to be considered.

If you think you have what it takes to bring ideas to life with visual impact, we want to hear from you!

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients regarding the design for a wide range of materials that may include VR/AR products, presentations, marketing and sales collateral, internal communication, newsletters, and app store submissions.
• Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
• Create, update, and maintain visual and brand style guides
• Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content determining ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
• Manage the design and uploading process of all project material, understanding best practices for using a content management system
• Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various computer software to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
• Obtain input from management, ensuring designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client appropriately
• Work independently and cooperatively on multiple projects with marketing team, meeting deadlines and budget constraints, and scheduling project implementation based on workload
• Examine existing processes, identifying flaws and creating solutions to improve design capabilities
• Update and maintain internal databases of designs, photography, and video
• Organize, plan, shoot, and edit photo and video content (including photo and video editing)

Interpersonal Characteristics:

• Ability to find satisfaction in a job well done
• Propensity to seek out, and thrive on, solving head-scratching problems
• Ability to self-manage and to work independently
• Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Self-driven to create world class designs
• Exceptional collaborative skills (especially across time-zones and cultures)
• Driven by curiosity, as well as ambition

Bonus Points:

·      Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools

• Experience with data-related products and / or services
• Experience designing for enterprise products (immersive or otherwise)
• Experience traveling the world and immersing yourself in other cultures
• Passion for fine arts / creative arts / music

BadVR is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, parental status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

MANDATORY: When submitting your resume, please include a link to your portfolio. A demonstration of your prior work is mandatory.

Details

Pay: $30-45/hr, DOE

Benefits:

·      Unlimited PTO

• 401(k) Saving Plan