Graphic Designer (Contractor)

About the role

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural.

Responsibilities

• Design print collateral, signage, event displays, event giveaways, social media content, ads, and other creative assets using brand guidelines and/or branded templates
• Create new design templates and/or refresh creative assets to align with brand guidelines
• Design advertising for media buys
• Participate in early campaign planning or creative ideation sessions as needed
• Edit video content for social media or other platforms
• Develop animation or motion graphics
• Cook up with the brand team on visual asset management and updates
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with in-house marketing teams or creative agencies
• Knowledge of branding and maintaining brand standards
• Experience supporting integrated, omnichannel marketing campaigns to consumer and business audiences
• Experience working with creative vendors such as photographers and videographers
• Experience working from creative briefs
• Knowledge of typography, color theory, and accessibility
• Experience working with Asana, Adobe Creative Suite, Page Proof and PowerPoint
• Experience with 3D design and experiential marketing (a plus, but not required)

Qualifications

Background check (which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history, motor vehicle record) and reference checks are required before an offer of employment can be made. Energy Trust is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us.

Skills

Knowledge of typography, color theory, and accessibility

Benefits

Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range. The full pay range is included to show the earnings potential for this position with sustained high performance.

Pay

Competitive starting salary $65,400 - $80,500 commensurate with skills and experience. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range. The full pay range is included to show the potential earnings for this position with sustained high performance.

Schedule

The Graphic Designer—Program Marketing would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.