What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Jolt?
Are you passionate about groundbreaking cinema that challenges the status quo? Jolt is not just a company—it’s a movement. We connect extraordinary independent films with the global audiences they deserve, bypassing the traditional gatekeepers of mass distribution. Our platform empowers filmmakers by helping their stories reach new heights, while they retain full ownership, data, and rights. By harnessing the power of data and innovative marketing, Jolt ensures that every film we champion achieves its maximum potential for reach and impact.
About the Job
As a lead digital graphic designer, you will create engaging and visually compelling content that promotes films on Jolt.film and aligns the brand’s identity across platforms. You’ll work closely with the marketing and creative team to develop assets for campaigns, social media, paid, the website and more. This role includes designing static and motion graphics, and other brand materials, while ensuring consistency across all touchpoints. This is a temp to perm engagement that could lead to full time employment with Jolt and all associated benefits.
Responsibilities
- Create Visually Compelling Social Media Content – Design high-impact static graphics and video assets that drive engagement across Jolt’s social platforms, ensuring content is optimized for each channel.
- Establish & Uphold Brand Guidelines – Develop and maintain Jolt’s visual identity, ensuring consistency across all creative work in collaboration with the GM and Marketing team.
- Conceptualize & Produce Marketing Assets – Lead the creative development of static and video content for web, email, organic, and paid social, working with the in-house team or external agencies to bring ideas to life.
- Optimize Assets for Multi-Platform Reach – Ensure all creative materials are tailored for various digital and marketing channels, maximizing impact and effectiveness.
- Design Promotional & Event Materials – Develop visually cohesive assets for events, campaigns, and marketing initiatives, aligning both film and Jolt’s branding into a unified creative vision.
- Enhance Digital Storytelling – Utilize motion graphics, animation, and interactive design elements to elevate audience engagement and create immersive brand experiences.
- Collaborate with Filmmakers & Partners – Work closely with independent filmmakers and external collaborators to produce high-quality visual content that amplifies film visibility and audience connection.
- Stay on the Cutting Edge of Design Trends – Continuously explore new design tools, AI-driven creative solutions, and emerging trends to keep Jolt’s visual strategy innovative and ahead of the curve.
Qualifications
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable working within new digital spaces
- 3-5 years of digital design experience, ideally in design, branding, or an in-house creative role
- A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of work across digital and brand design
- Experience with motion graphics, video editing or UI/UX design
- Highly detail-oriented with a deep understanding of typography, color and layout
- Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple, competing priorities
- Proven ability to work quickly and iterate based on feedback
- Has a digital portfolio reflecting digital work
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in our platform and specific skills that will apply to our digital needs. Digital portfolios encouraged. Please send to jobs@joltspace.com.
