Marketing Designer

About Ridwell

Ridwell is a service that inspires people to create a future without waste. Today, we make it easy to reuse and recycle more by identifying recyclable and reusable items that the city doesn't collect, picking them up from our customers' doorsteps, and matching them with local partners that can use them sustainably. Our future plans go much further and include making zero waste a reality for millions.

As a B Corps-certified company, sustainability isn't just a company value—it's a fundamental part of our purpose and interests. Our mission is to empower communities to waste less, and every success our team celebrates means more waste saved from the landfill and more valuable donations in the hands of local non-profits.

We’re funded and growing quickly and can't wait to add to our team. We are a team invested in the personal growth of its employees and this is a unique opportunity to get in at the beginning and help build something special!

About the role

We are seeking a driven, versatile and detail-oriented creative to join our Marketing team as the sole designer. As the Marketing Designer, you will own the visual language of the Ridwell brand and bring it to life via assets across all external (and some internal) channels – including email, social media, physical/printed collateral, web, and more – to further our mission of wasting less.

A true team player, you thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires you to straddle big-picture design thinking and hands-on, high-volume execution. You’ll collaborate closely with the brand and content team to develop visuals that align with marketing goals, uplevel the brand, and inspire action.

Our Values

• Our member is our hero. Our members are at the core of our company. Only by empowering them can we accomplish our vision.
• We Never Settle. We are relentlessly pursuing the exceptional and challenging the status quo–always making our service, experience, and company better.
• We Take Our Success Personally. We all have a stake in the success of Ridwell. You are empowered to make an impact. 
• Purpose Drives Our Actions. Knowing why we are doing something enables us to focus on what is truly important.
• We Are Stronger Together. Every person is critical to our success. We need diverse perspectives to execute on creative solutions. By fostering collaboration and connection at every level, we can be phenomenal.

Responsibilities

• Develop eye-catching and engaging visual assets for emails, paid ads, direct mail (print), and other marketing collateral.
• Uphold our brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all touchpoints.
• Work closely with the Senior Content Manager, copywriters, and other marketing team members to align visuals with campaign goals, facilitating design reviews and incorporating feedback
• Occasionally, step into the field to capture photos with an iPhone or other tools to support creative projects.
• Prepare high-quality assets for print campaigns, ensuring all designs meet production specs and timelines.
• Proactively bring fresh ideas, exploring new styles, layouts, and design trends that align with our brand.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in visual or graphic design, preferably in a marketing or agency setting.
• Portfolio demonstrating design capabilities and passion for compelling, novel approaches
• Proficient in the tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other design software
• A good sense of current design trends, typography and aesthetics, channel best practices, complemented by traditional design principles such as typography, color, and layout
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to delivering polished, professional designs.
• Self-driven startup mindset: Possesses creative energy, confidence, and self-motivation to learn new tools quickly, work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, and seek out new solutions and ideas
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain design concepts and collaborate effectively.
• Enthusiasm for design, creativity, and making a meaningful impact through your work.
• Working knowledge or an interest in photography, video editing, and light animation a plus
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to get scrappy, think outside the box

Benefits

• Flexible vacation and sick leave policy
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including, medical, vision and dental
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Discounted Ridwell membership
• An incredible mission and a great team!

The compensation package at offer is based on qualifications and geographical location. This range serves as a good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role.

Individuals seeking employment at Ridwell are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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