Job Description

Would you like to belong to one of the brightest design teams in North America? A tight-knit group of some of the best designers, videographers, and content-creators on earth. They\xe2\x80\x99re scary-smart. They love what they do. And they\xe2\x80\x99re using their creative genius to make the world a better place. This isn\xe2\x80\x99t just a job \xe2\x80\x94 if you\'ve got the chops, it\xe2\x80\x99s a launchpad for a lifetime of success. This job will give you ALL the feels: At AlgaeCal, we\xe2\x80\x99re driven by a single idea. To end the fear of bone loss. In the United States, an estimated 54 million people have crumbling bones. And they\xe2\x80\x99re scared. Scared of fractures. Scared of breaks. And, most of all, scared of losing their independence. The good news? AlgaeCal has the world\xe2\x80\x99s only clinically-backed natural solution to this problem. We give hope to thousands of frightened people. If that excites you, you\xe2\x80\x99ll find no better place to continue your career than at AlgaeCal. You\xe2\x80\x99ll love it here:

• You\xe2\x80\x99ll be working with a great team. The creatives at AlgaeCal have been there, done that, and got the t-shirt. They\xe2\x80\x99ve written slogans for Nike. They\xe2\x80\x99ve designed creatives for Paula Abdul. They\xe2\x80\x99ve written some of the most clicked headlines in human history. And the best part? They\'re friendly, funny, and easy to work with.
• You\xe2\x80\x99ll use your powers for good. This isn\xe2\x80\x99t one of those jobs that crush your soul with mindless tasks. On the contrary! You\xe2\x80\x99ll be creating a wide range of engaging content that spreads a powerful message \xe2\x80\x93 bone loss is beatable.
• You won\xe2\x80\x99t be micromanaged. We\xe2\x80\x99ll give you a simple set of KPIs with crystal clear expectations.
• It\xe2\x80\x99s not a sweatshop (mostly because the AC works). You\xe2\x80\x99ll be relieved to know this isn\xe2\x80\x99t one of those Madison Avenue gigs that expects you to work ridiculously long hours and frowns upon family time. We\xe2\x80\x99re not like that! We enjoy our life, and we want you to enjoy yours too.
  

This job might be for you if you\xe2\x80\x99ve got\xe2\x80\xa6

• A portfolio that knocks our socks off. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for your proven ability to create high quality design solutions for web assets, emails, packaging, and other digital and print marketing materials
• 1-3 years of experience in a design role. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be able to provide us with examples of your work with graphic layouts, storyboarding, and prototyping.
• An encyclopedic knowledge of all things Adobe Creative Suite.
• Design ideas that sparkle brighter than Scarlett Johansson\xe2\x80\x99s sequin dress. Show us how your design skills have elevated brands. There\xe2\x80\x99s no ifs, ands, or buts about it - you\xe2\x80\x99ll need solid experience as a top-notch Graphic Designer to succeed in this role.
• A brain the size of a small planet! In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to think imaginatively and act strategically to deliver assets that engage, inspire, and delight our audience.
• A mastery of all-things graphic design. Sorry, but if you have to Google \xe2\x80\x98Figma\xe2\x80\x99; or you think a \xe2\x80\x98funnel\xe2\x80\x99 is a cake, this isn\xe2\x80\x99t the job for you.
• A horrible allergy to sloppy typography.

If you\xe2\x80\x99re reading this and thinking, \xe2\x80\x9cWow, that sounds exactly like me!\xe2\x80\x9d We would love to hear from you. If it doesn\xe2\x80\x99t, no worries! We\xe2\x80\x99re only seeking candidates who will immediately light up this role.

What Will You Earn? Let\xe2\x80\x99s agree on salary and paid vacation once we know what you offer, but our goal is to pay above market rate for your unique skills. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual team trip (next up, Los Cabos, Mexico!) which you are eligible for after one year of employment. This amounts to another week of paid vacation, plus we cover hotel, food, flights, and entertainment.
• AlgaeCal Healthcare Plan (Premiums Covered 100%!), which you\'re eligible to sign up for after three months of employment.
• Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use.
• Weekly team lunches, bottomless snacks, and a steady stream of FUN events.

And above all, you\xe2\x80\x99ll join a team that you\xe2\x80\x99ll never want to leave. Culture is everything to us. Yes, we work extremely hard to change as many people\xe2\x80\x99s lives as possible. But we know how to have fun and reward ourselves too.


How To Apply So, do you have what it takes to become the next member of team AlgaeCal? Job opportunities like this don\xe2\x80\x99t come along often, and we\xe2\x80\x99ve got a lot to offer our successful applicant. So, to make sure our future Associate Graphic Designer is the real-deal, will be a great fit, and will thrive at AlgaeCal, we ask a little more than your run-of-the-mill job application: If this sounds like a position for you, please respond to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter. Please, read carefully: 1. Write a cover letter addressing:

• Why you\'re the best Associate Graphic Designer for this role. Give quantifiable examples of related achievements.
• Describe why you fit perfectly with our values. Read them here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1deCCJZ6tiDiOSlr_W0UdCuM_V_ahzPBs/view
• What\'s the toughest challenge you\xe2\x80\x99ve ever overcome in your life? How did you overcome it?
• What are the last three books you\xe2\x80\x99ve read?
• What do you do for fun?

2. Explain what you\xe2\x80\x99re doing now for a job:

• If you don\xe2\x80\x99t have one, explain why.
• If you have one, explain why you\xe2\x80\x99re looking elsewhere.

3. Upload your cover letter and resume:

• Ensure that your cover letter and resume are saved and sent as one file.

4. Attach a link to your portfolio.

• Don\xe2\x80\x99t forget to include a link to your portfolio. Our design team is looking forward to seeing what you can do!

That\xe2\x80\x99s it! We know our hiring process is challenging, but it\xe2\x80\x99s our way of selecting the best \xe2\x80\x94and your way of ensuring your AlgaeCal teammates are top-notch. Click the \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d button on this page and upload your cover letter, resume and portfolio. ***Note: Please include your cover letter WITH your resume and portfolio in one document. Applications without a cover letter will not be read! We are looking to hire as soon as we find the right person, so act quickly and you can also expect a prompt response.