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Form of workSenior Designer (full-time permanent)
EF World Journeys
Cambridge, MA, USA
EF World Journeys
Cambridge, MA, USA
Ideal Start Date- April 9, 2024
NOTE: Applications without online portfolios will not be considered.
At EF World Journeys, we're on a mission to redefine the essence of active travel, transforming it into a journey that not only explores the world but also unlocks the potential within each of us. As pioneers in crafting awe-inspiring active tours, experiences bridge cultures, challenge the spirit, and foster a community of curious and vibrant travelers.
We are searching for an experienced and visionary Senior Designer to join EF World Journeys. This role is not just about creating designs; it's about weaving the fabric of dreams into the tapestry of reality. You will be at the forefront of narrating our tales of adventure, crafting experiences that resonate on every device, and pushing the boundaries of creativity to transcend the imaginable.
Your canvas is the globe, and your palette is the rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and stories that our travelers encounter. With a heart that beats for travel, the outdoors, adventure, and sports, you will channel your passion into every stroke of design and narrative, building a brand that moves, inspires, and calls to the adventurous spirit in everyone.
This role reports into the Vice President of Creative.
You will:
- Design for every aspect of the customer journey—from top-funnel marketing campaigns, to lead-nurturing initiatives, and brand story content
- Develop visually engaging emails that reflect the brand's design and messaging objectives
- Create visually compelling content for organic social and paid media
- Work closely with marketing, content, and product teams to understand campaign goals and integrate design elements effectively
- Collaborate with copywriters and other creatives to ensure a cohesive brand message
- Stay informed about design trends, competitors, and industry best practices to continuously improve the brand's visual presence
You have:
- 5+ years of professional design experience at an agency, design firm or in-house creative team
- Spent most of your career in digital, ideally with a focus on e-commerce and digital advertising/marketing and have a portfolio showcasing this experience
- A passion for design and an understanding of its critical core concepts
- An ability to align design decisions with overall brand strategy and business goals
- Strong verbal and visual communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions and present ideas to stakeholders
- Solid experience and skill working with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (experience with After Effects and/or Premier is helpful but not necessary)
- Positive and pro-active problem solving skills
- A preference for working in teams versus being the solo creative
- A keen eye for detail to ensure consistency in brand visuals and thoroughness in reviewing and refining designs
Why you’ll love working here:
Work in our North American headquarters where you’ll enjoy comprehensive professional development, frequent social programming and employee-run DEIB Resource Groups, and clubs. You can expect:
- Paid international travel
- Eligibility for our Workplace Flexibility Program: our pilot hybrid work model with up to two days of work-from-home flexibility work per week, after your initial onboarding
- Robust professional growth opportunities including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring talks with global leaders and experts
- Four weeks paid vacation your first year and ten paid holidays
- 25% company match on your 401(k)
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance
- Wellness benefits and a yearly fitness reimbursement
- EF program discounts including travel, language schools, childcare, and more
- Dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Discounts at local venues and businesses
About EF Education First:
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
