Design Lead

Organizational Overview ‍Each year in the United States, billions of pounds of food go to waste. At the same time, over 35 million Americans experience food insecurity. The Farmlink Project is a non-profit organization that connects farms with surplus to food banks to feed people in need, reduce carbon emissions & empower the next generation of change makers in the food system. The Farmlink Project is a virtual organization with ~20 employees. This is a fully remote position; we are accepting applicants in all U.S. time zones.

Job SummaryThe Farmlink Project is looking for a seasoned, creative and collaborative Head of Design to lead website, social and digital design work. The Head of Design will report directly to the CMO, and manage the creation of the organization’s digital and visual materials. The Head of Design will be responsible to drive creative ideas that spark connections with the agriculture world and incite donors to take action in support of Farmlink’s mission. Ensure design harmony across all brand and product communication touch points. Support the growth and development of a thriving brand identity. Challenge the status quo and inspire constant fresh thinking and innovation across all design disciplines, support the responsible long term creative strategy via radical communication ideas. Constantly maintain website updates, create social media assets, and build internal presentations, pitch decks, etc. May also assist in the creation of merchandise, out of home advertising, event collateral and brand campaign development and communications.

Compensation:The starting salary range for this role is $70,000-75,000 with a competitive benefits package.

ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Marketing team to build creative concepts, and campaign based digital designs. Design and send out monthly newsletters to donors Maintain social media presence with 1-2 posts per week. Collaborate in concept process with Marketing team Run and maintain the website, general updates, and language updates as needed from the team. Improve creative processes and procedures, recommend potential creative concepts based on current social markets & trends.Assist in building strong brand identity across all communication channelsLead the design process and work for marketing campaigns and projects.Produce intelligent design work to a high standard (including marketing Out of Home materials event and display, campaigns, brand identity, design for social media and infographics)Develop efficient working practices for the design teamContribute to a team environment supervising design, supporting the CMO, and assisting staff with design/brand continuity.

Skills and Experience3-5+ years of professional experience in designExperience in collaborative role and team based creativityFluency with Canva, FIGMA, Adobe Suite, MailchimpExperience with Instagram, Facebook and LinkedInFluency with Webflow and developer skill set. Strong communication skills (verbal and written), analytics mindset, communication interpersonal and organizational skills, positive attitudeSkilled with using and overseeing Mailchimp, (newsletter) systemsReporting, analyzing and forecasting and following emerging design trends, ability to apply this knowledge to projectsProven problem solving and artistic abilityAbility to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced, high volume work environment

Commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Culture: We all have a stake in the food system. The Farmlink Project aspires to collaborate with a diverse network of individuals, communities, and organizations as we work towards a more equitable and food secure future. As a young organization founded by university students, we are strongly committed to diversifying our workforce and making Farmlink an inclusive space for all backgrounds. We recognize that this is a process demanding constant attention and growth; as an organization, we commit to educating ourselves and being better. Thus, we are recruiting for individuals who share our commitment to creating and embodying a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.

The Farmlink Project is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.