Benefits Overview: Medical, vision, dental and life insurance, vacation and sick time off, paid federal holidays, and retirement plan (See full job description for more details).
Organization Size: 50+ employees
Reports to: VP of Innovation
Location(s): Modesto or Stockton, with some travel to all other digital NEST locations.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Digital NEST is a workforce development center that has welcomed hundreds of youth from working-class, farmworker communities to develop the technical and professional skills they need to achieve their dreams. It is an exciting time for the NEST as we are on the precipice of expanding to a total of five communities across Northern California by the end of 2025. Digital NEST has centers in the heart of Watsonville, Salinas, Gilroy and Modesto with plans to open our fifth center in Stockton in Fall of 2024.
The bizzNEST Designer will lead web and graphic design projects for bizzNEST clients. This role will participate throughout the life of the project, assisting with project intake and scoping, task assignments, communicating with clients, and reviewing work. On occasion, the Designer will be responsible for completing assignments on graphic and/or web design projects as necessary, including website design, visual identity systems, and print graphics.
The Designer also oversees a tiered team of interns to produce client work and delivers job training and career development experience to interns. The Designer also provides support with tracking the technical and professional skill development of the interns. The role will support the development and delivery of client projects, overseeing web and graphic design and collaborating closely with the Web Development and Video Production Leads. They are responsible for ensuring that projects assigned to the team are completed in high quality throughout all the phases of the project’s timeline and delivered to the client in a timely manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client-Based Projects (45%)
Attend client intake meetings to co-develop project scopes
Write and review proposals for client work
Collaborate with staff and lead interns in designing visual materials for client projects, including web design, UI/UX , and graphic design work
Support the completion of delegated projects and ensure interns meet project milestones
Review the intern’s design work and offer feedback to support their development
Assess challenges and adjust the project timeline within the project’s original scope of work
Respond to client needs and requests via email and/or phone
Collaborate with the department leads and supervisor to manage daily operations
Create production plans, assign tasks to the team, and manage projects in Asana
Intern Development (35%)
Lead a team structure composed of senior and general level interns
Create and implement training for interns
Support interns in updating their portfolios and resumes
Offer coaching and mentorship to interns to support their technical skills development
Collaborate with the Internship Coordinator, Employer Engagement Manager, and Career Services Manager in overseeing the professional development process for design interns
Assist in the interviewing, onboarding, and training of new interns
Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions with interns as necessary
Assist with intern recruitment and coordinate with programming staff to cultivate member engagement and preparedness for internships
Design Work (15%)
Produce deliverables for marketing clients such as social media graphics and print materials
Provide art direction on special projects as assigned, including prepping project briefs, creating style/branding guides, and supervising intern work on said projects
Produce design work independently on assigned projects
Complete client work as necessary to maintain project timelines and quality standards
Keep up-to-date with new web and design software and trends
Use analytics and data insights to inform design choices
Other (5%)
Responsible for contributing to lead and revenue generation to increase bizzNEST clientele
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in design, user experience, and technology
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by their supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 5 years of relevant design experience
At least 2 years of experience leading a team of interns, volunteers, and/or employees
Strong design principles, skills and proficiency
Strong design skills and proficiency in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop
Demonstrated competency in web and graphic design project development, such as creating and following project timelines, milestones, and tasks, and identifying technical challenges
Experience with a CMS (ie. wordpress, wix, squarespace, webflow etc.)
Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
Experience with creating and formatting graphics for social media platforms
Familiarity with responsive design principles
Ability to work effectively in a team and mentor interns
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with others
PREFERRED-BUT-NOT-REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Web Design, Graphic Design or a related field
Conversational or fluent in spoken Spanish and/or fluent in written Spanish
Familiarity with SEO best practices
REQUIREMENTS:
Passion for the mission of Digital NEST and belief in upholding organization’s core values
Understanding of and sensitivity to issues of culture/ethnicity/race, gender, sexual identity, class/socioeconomic status and immigration status
Ability to be an ally to people of color, women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning and intersex individuals and their allies (LGBTQIA)
Participate in NEST evening and weekend programs and events on an occasional basis; facilitate youth involvement in these programs and events
Candidates must have a valid CA driver's license, pass a background check, and be able to travel and work evenings or weekends occasionally, or as needed
NOTE: The job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion and passing of a background check.
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS: We take a holistic approach to wellness, physical, emotional, and financial. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
100% Agency Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for the employee
SIMPLE IRA Retirement Benefit with up to 2% employer match
10 Paid Vacation Days for Full-time Employees (non-Director and non-Chief positions)
15 Paid Vacation Days for Full-time Employees (Director and Chief positions)
13 Paid Holidays Annually Plus Business closure/holiday the week between Christmas Day and New Years Day
Paid Sick Time Off
Annual Parking Permit
We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem-solving and more creative thinking, so we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. We look forward to hearing from you.
Digital NEST, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Digital NEST is committed to an inclusive experience for all applicants and will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations in the interview process, to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Please refer to our career page for more information on how to apply for reasonable accommodations.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Internet Publishing
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