Junior Graphic Designer

REPORTS TO: Creative Director

STATUS: Full time, exempt

LOCATION: Bellingham, WA (on-site), remote

SALARY RANGE: $85,000-$95,000/year based on interview outcome & overall experience

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA/HSA, 401k with 6% employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off 10 holidays

About Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.

Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Junior Designer will work closely with the Creative Director and communications function to create high-quality design and communication materials that align with Tidal Vision’s branding and messaging strategies. This role requires proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects at once. The Junior Designer will support the creation and optimization of presentations, edit product labels, build brand packs, update style guides, and assist in web design projects. A successful candidate will be self-reliant, organized, and able to manage their workload with minimal supervision.

Your Team:

As a key member of the creative team, the Junior Designer will collaborate with the Creative Director and cross-functional teams such as marketing, communications, product development, and external partners. You will contribute to the visual identity and communications of Tidal Vision and have the opportunity to work on projects that have a direct impact on the company’s mission and market perception.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Design and produce a wide variety of communication materials, including digital and print assets.
• Manage projects effectively in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Edit and maintain product labels, ensuring compliance with brand guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Support web design projects, creating responsive and user-friendly layouts.
• Help develop brand packs that outline visual standards for various product lines and campaigns.
• Build and optimize visually compelling presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Update and refine Tidal Vision’s style guides to maintain consistency across all platforms.
• Collaborate with various teams to gather input and feedback, ensuring all designs meet the project’s objectives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 years of experience in design or related field, with the professional use of the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for design decisions.
• Comfortable working with various brand assets and adapting to different project needs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to gather context from multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to learn new software and concepts rapidly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint, Google Slides, spreadsheets, document formatting, and printing.
• Prior experience in branding and visual identity projects.
• Background in chemistry, biology, biotechnology, or science communication.
• Background in water treatment or agriculture.

Licensing & Special Requirements

• Incumbent is subject to a criminal background check.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Most of the work is performed in an office environment. Sitting or standing for long periods may be required.

Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.