Cascade Energy, Inc is hiring: Graphic Designer in Portland

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. Perform final reviews of marketing materials to ensure compliance with Cascade’s brand standards.Execute Design Projects: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.This is afull-time, exempt position to be located in either San Diego, CA or Portland, OR. Travel is minimal for this role.QualificationsApplicants for this role are required to have:An Associate’s in Design/Graphic Design minimum5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.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.An advanced understanding of the fundamentals, principles, and process of graphic design.A Portfolio or Website must be included on the prequestionnaire AND included as a link on your resume.A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills :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.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.If advanced to the interview stage, you will be asked to complete an assignment requiring less than 2 hrs. In occasional mailings, we’ll brief you on our industrial decarbonization efforts and share more about our company culture and what makes Cascade a great place to join and to grow.About UsCascade Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency, energy management, decarbonization, and sustainability solutions for the industrial, commercial, and public sectors across North America. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.AI Usage During our Recruitment ProcessWe value doing the right thing and authenticity in our hiring process.