Graphic Designer
Cascade Energy
Date: 20 hours ago
City: San Diego, California
Salary:
$59,115
-
$77,440
per year
Contract type: Full time
About This Opportunity
We are hiring a Graphic Designer who supports the overall marketing and design activities of the Market Development team and helps Cascade Energy to deliver professionally designed materials. They will be primarily responsible for creating and developing marketing campaign collateral, presentation and proposal graphics, and energy efficiency program curricula and materials. They will work under the direction of the Marketing Operations Manager and in close collaboration with the Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing Content Specialist, and the Market Development team to ensure projects and deliverables are completed in a timely manner, and are of the highest quality, consistent with Cascade and Client branding guidelines.
The Graphic Designer will strive to meet accessibility standards set by clients and Cascade. They will interact routinely with other teams across the company and will need to possess skills in communication, collaboration, information gathering, and task management. This position requires a strong ability to cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of colleagues and customers and enjoy interpersonal communication.
We are looking for someone who is excited by the prospect of working on different project types, creating new assets never developed by Cascade before, and helping us to create our new visualized future. This person should have 5 years of experience delivering graphic design projects from concept to production.
A Portfolio or Website must be uploaded along with your application or included as a link on your resume.
About Us
Cascade Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency, energy management, decarbonization, and sustainability solutions for the industrial, commercial, and public sectors across North America. We have a 30-year history of delivering high-value services through electric and gas utility-offered programs and directly to industrial and commercial enterprises. Cascade is a SOC 2-certified environment and a federal contractor.
As Cascade continues to evolve and grow, we will expand our impact and reach through technology investments and product-driven solutions in both the corporate and the utility markets. While the corporate market offers strong growth potential, the utility market remains a core part of Cascade’s business. We plan to build and grow software-driven innovation that expands both our corporate and utility offerings.
Why work at Cascade?
As a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP), Cascadians foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Our teams reflect our core company values: Do the Right Thing; Put Others First; Seek Shared Success; Learn Constantly; and Be Industrious. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service. Our team members are a dedicated and diverse group of ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to embody our values, ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.
In alignment with our values and doing better, Cascade Energy celebrates and values diversity as vital for increased creativity and innovation and faster problem solving, and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment. Learn more about DEIA at Cascade by visiting cascadeenergy.com/deia.
Cascade promotes a healthy work-life balance and appreciates employee contribution in all areas. We walk the talk about our commitment to learning constantly, with a focus on the ongoing development of every team member. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.
What You Will Be Doing
Develop Marketing Materials:
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong import on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Compensation & Benefits
Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health, vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), annual cash performance bonus, paid vacation, sick time, and an inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy, wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).
The salary range for this position in San Diego, CA is $61,930 - $77,440 // Portland, OR is $59,115 - $73,920. However, final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, and geographical location if different than the above.
Application Process
Please submit a current resume and a letter of interest describing why our team or the position resonates with you and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role. Please combine both into one PDF document. A Portfolio or Website must be uploaded along with your application or included as a link on your resume.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion and religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or family, marital, or veteran status. To request a reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter. Cascade Energy uses the federal E-Verify system to determine eligibility for work in the United States and conducts post-job offer, pre-employment drug screening.
We are hiring a Graphic Designer who supports the overall marketing and design activities of the Market Development team and helps Cascade Energy to deliver professionally designed materials. They will be primarily responsible for creating and developing marketing campaign collateral, presentation and proposal graphics, and energy efficiency program curricula and materials. They will work under the direction of the Marketing Operations Manager and in close collaboration with the Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing Content Specialist, and the Market Development team to ensure projects and deliverables are completed in a timely manner, and are of the highest quality, consistent with Cascade and Client branding guidelines.
The Graphic Designer will strive to meet accessibility standards set by clients and Cascade. They will interact routinely with other teams across the company and will need to possess skills in communication, collaboration, information gathering, and task management. This position requires a strong ability to cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of colleagues and customers and enjoy interpersonal communication.
We are looking for someone who is excited by the prospect of working on different project types, creating new assets never developed by Cascade before, and helping us to create our new visualized future. This person should have 5 years of experience delivering graphic design projects from concept to production.
A Portfolio or Website must be uploaded along with your application or included as a link on your resume.
About Us
Cascade Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency, energy management, decarbonization, and sustainability solutions for the industrial, commercial, and public sectors across North America. We have a 30-year history of delivering high-value services through electric and gas utility-offered programs and directly to industrial and commercial enterprises. Cascade is a SOC 2-certified environment and a federal contractor.
As Cascade continues to evolve and grow, we will expand our impact and reach through technology investments and product-driven solutions in both the corporate and the utility markets. While the corporate market offers strong growth potential, the utility market remains a core part of Cascade’s business. We plan to build and grow software-driven innovation that expands both our corporate and utility offerings.
Why work at Cascade?
As a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP), Cascadians foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Our teams reflect our core company values: Do the Right Thing; Put Others First; Seek Shared Success; Learn Constantly; and Be Industrious. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service. Our team members are a dedicated and diverse group of ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to embody our values, ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.
In alignment with our values and doing better, Cascade Energy celebrates and values diversity as vital for increased creativity and innovation and faster problem solving, and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment. Learn more about DEIA at Cascade by visiting cascadeenergy.com/deia.
Cascade promotes a healthy work-life balance and appreciates employee contribution in all areas. We walk the talk about our commitment to learning constantly, with a focus on the ongoing development of every team member. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.
What You Will Be Doing
Develop Marketing Materials:
- Create visual elements such as logos, original images and illustrations, as well as design of marketing collateral, presentation materials, social media campaigns, educational curricula, photography, videos, and web pages in collaboration with the Market Development team.
- Produce graphics (maps, graphs, charts, infographics, images, videos, etc.) to be included in marketing collateral and other internally and externally facing materials.
- Visualize complex technical and scientific information that can engage diverse audiences.
- Maintain and implement Style Guides which ensure all materials are consistent with Cascade’s branding guidelines and quality standards. Perform final reviews of marketing materials to ensure compliance with Cascade’s brand standards.
- Work under the direction of the Marketing Operations Manager either independently or in collaboration with the Senior Graphic Designer and Marketing Content Specialist to produce a portfolio of design projects.
- Competence in planning, executing and finalizing projects according to deadlines and within budget.
- Gather and synthesize multiple client brands and assets in order to develop materials to support energy efficiency program recruitment and delivery.
- Keep files organized for projects in progress and maintain the internal library of current assets.
- Look for opportunities to improve the design project management process.
- Work with vendors to place print orders for delivery of materials across the country.
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
- An Associate’s in Design/Graphic Design minimum, a Bachelor’s is preferred
- 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- An advanced understanding of the fundamentals, principles, and process of graphic design.
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other CC products, as well as the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint in particular) and/or the ability to become proficient quickly.
- Typography: Strong understanding of font pairing, kerning, leading and color theory.
- Photography and image editing: Ability to take and edit photographs to be used in various materials.
- Creativity & Innovation: Ability to generate new ideas and to this outside the box to solve complex design challenges.
- Understanding of current accessibility standards and the ability to modify designs to meet accessibility requirements.
- Experience with Canva online graphic design software is a plus.
- A strong understanding of marketing tactics and approaches including WIIFM messaging and design.
- A strong understanding of storytelling, specifically visual storytelling, and an ability to understand the audience and translate that into design that educates the audience and delivers value.
- Proficiency with video editing software, such as Canva, Camtasia, and Adobe Premier Pro and the ability to conceptualize and structure video content in a way that tells a compelling story.
- Capabilities in the areas of motion graphics, animation, and sound editing are a plus.
For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong import on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Compensation & Benefits
Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health, vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), annual cash performance bonus, paid vacation, sick time, and an inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy, wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).
The salary range for this position in San Diego, CA is $61,930 - $77,440 // Portland, OR is $59,115 - $73,920. However, final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, and geographical location if different than the above.
Application Process
Please submit a current resume and a letter of interest describing why our team or the position resonates with you and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role. Please combine both into one PDF document. A Portfolio or Website must be uploaded along with your application or included as a link on your resume.
- Please, no phone calls.
- Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.
- Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S., which includes OPT.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion and religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or family, marital, or veteran status. To request a reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter. Cascade Energy uses the federal E-Verify system to determine eligibility for work in the United States and conducts post-job offer, pre-employment drug screening.
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