Design Lead

Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Conservation International's Center For Oceans Is Seeking a Design Lead To Join Our Blue Horizons Team—a Launchpad For Game-changing Ideas That Push The Boundaries Of What's Possible In Ocean Conservation. Mindset & Approach • A human-centered design leader comfortable navigating complex subjects and guiding others with little to no experience in the design field • Critical thinker with an innate ability to challenge assumptions and who values the need to invest in uncovering the right questions before diving into solutions • Comfortable moving between big-picture thinking and hands-on execution • Willingness to prototype rapidly, test assumptions, and iterate solutions based on new findings • Ability to balance creative exploration with pragmatic implementation • Comfortable working through challenges and ideas independently, as well as engaging in deep collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds • A natural mediator in facilitation, with the ability to hear different perspectives and navigate difficult conversations • A storyteller at heart, able to adapt complex scientific information into compelling narratives for a wider audience and communicate through different types of media Responsibilities • Lead creative design processes, including design research, ideation, synthesis, and rapid prototyping that enhance collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving within the organization • Shape and craft compelling narratives that articulate the vision, impact, and urgency of initiatives for diverse audiences, including audiences outside of science and conservation • Serve as a thought partner to the Director of Blue Horizons to uncover new and impactful ways to apply design thinking and human-centered design methodologies to amplify our global impact • Facilitate design-based strategy workshops that bring together diverse stakeholders to achieve strategic alignment • Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and innovation within the Center for Oceans and the organization at large • Look beyond conservation for analogous sources of inspiration, bringing insights from other sectors that can benefit conservation outcomes (e.g., emerging technology, private sector practices, creative marketing, etc.) • Occasional travel to meet with donors or program staff may be required • This position follows a hybrid work structure, working some days from the office and some remotely.