Designer I Jobs

Job Title: Designer I

Department: Marketing Creative

Location: Remote

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Are you looking to join a team where “corporate values” aren’t just words on the website but instead are the genuine beliefs of the team? Where the people are smart, hardworking, fun, and loving? A place where the talk is walked?

That’s Kasasa! There are 4 values that define our company culture – Interdependence, Empowered Ownership, Badassitude, and Love – Together these values form THE PATCH. Elevate is the wrapper around the whole Patch reminding us to seek the “highest form” of our values.

If you feel that our company values align with your own, please apply! If you don’t, we encourage you to find a company whose values do!

Our values are a living commitment to one another. It defines everything we do, including how we build products, serve our clients, plan for the future, and work together. It is our uncompromising promise to one another, our communities, and our clients.

• ELEVATE - I CREATE THE HIGHER POSSIBILITY.
• Badassitude - I am passionate about what I do because I understand why it matters. I will courageously face challenges, seeing each one as a steppingstone toward growth.
• Love - We boldly bring love to the workplace and the world.
• Interdependence - Only team wins count. I take responsibility for my team’s success. My Team is Kasasa. I hold my shield for all of us.
• Empowered Ownership - I know my goals. If they’re to be, it’s up to me.

ONLY THE BADASS NEED APPLY!

We’re looking for much more than qualified applicants! We’re looking for people who “relentlessly give a sh!t” (Or “RGAS” for short; this is a component of our Badassitude value)! We want individuals who will courageously face challenges. We don’t settle for good enough. At Kasasa, we have the determination, grit, and hustle to create excellence.

Kasasa’s mission is to inspire and elevate community financial institutions to be the source for love and financial wellbeing in their communities. Kasasa employees (Spartans) are passionately dedicated to this mission and lead the way – sharing our “love” with the world – through our words and actions – via community service and outreach. Expect to get involved and make an impact if you expect to be a Spartan.

As Spartans once did, we stand together and inspire others to join us in our mission. Stronger together and united by core values, we are more than a team. We are a Phalanx!

The purpose of this position description is to serve as a general summary and overview of the major duties and responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to represent the entirety of the job, nor is it intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the position may be required or requested to perform for Kasasa other work duties not specifically listed herein. Management reserves the right to modify, defer, or rescind this position description at any time, with or without prior notice.

Role Overview

The Designer I role is primarily responsible for creating and updating the design and visual experience of multiple online and print projects. The designer collaborates with copywriters, programmers, and launch managers to ensure finished designs meet high quality standards and are completed on time. This role works within two product streams:

FIRSTBranch: Primary duties include conceptualizing and implementing creative ideas for client websites, as well as creating visual elements that are in line with our clients' branding. You will be working closely with our web development team to ensure proper implementation on our content management system. This role is absent of direct client conversations; the designer coaches’ internal clients (Launch Managers, Project Managers, and Marketing Team) via written communication.

Kasasa: Primary duties include updating Kasasa print and digital marketing materials for client financial institutions. This role is absence of direct client conversations; the designer coaches’ internal clients (Launch Managers, Project Managers, and Marketing Team) via written communication.

Responsibilities

1. Excellent visual design skills.
2. Conceptualizing creative ideas on behalf of our clients.
3. Create designs that meet the “best in class” standard.
4. Need to have excellent visual design skills and be proficient in design software such as: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe XD
5. Ensure that designs not only look great, but perform great as well (defined as being easy to use and lead to sales conversions)
6. Good understanding of content management systems.
7. Maintain knowledge of current best practices for web usability
8. Understand and has experience with every phase of design process (conception, comp presentation, execution, design QA, maintenance)
9. Collaborate with programmers and copywriters
10. Participate in peer reviews with other designers and help improve
11. Maintain expertise in the latest trends in digital design and technology relating to online advertising, print, and mobile applications

Qualifications

1. 4+ years professional design experience
2. Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite in Mac platform
3. Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and presentations
4. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for web usability
5. Takes initiative to determine and address the needs of the organization
6. Proven ability to handle multiple projects with strict deadlines
7. Strong communication skills in a cross-functional environment
8. Attention to detail and passion for quality
9. Willingness to keep pace with the latest internet technologies and design innovations
10. Impressive portfolio
11. Preferred familiarity with JIRA
12. Must complete a design proficiency test and have access to Adobe Photoshop.
13. While we are a remote-first workforce, you may be asked to attend critical meetings or events in person. Travel expenses to and from our headquarters will be paid.
14. You will be asked to participate in culture related meetings, activities, and events. We firmly believe that building culture and teamwork in a remote company requires extra intentionality, and thus your participation and engagement isn’t just encouraged - it is required and part of your role responsibilities. If you do not want to participate in these, please do not apply.
15. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction

Our benefits include:

• Peer-to-Peer Appreciation Program – Worktango
• Remote-first workforce – relocation not required.
• Love Fund – established as a way for Spartans to give back to their co-workers in need
• Open Paid Time Off AND 14 paid holidays
• Pay to Tat (Patch tattoos only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Noon:30 – every other Friday at 12:30, spend the rest of your day investing in your own development. On the other Fridays, spend the afternoon as you please!
• PPO/HSA options for Medical, Dental, and Vision with a substantial contribution from Kasasa.
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program – all provided in-full by Kasasa
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• 401k plan with matching contributions
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you ready to join an amazing group of people who genuinely love their jobs in an environment that inspires greatness?

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, marital status, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, results of genetic testing, genetic information, past, present or prospective service in the military, or any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state, or local law.