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Position: Fellow, Creative Design

Location: Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY (preferred); Remote possible

Employment Type: Temporary, part-time, hourly, nonexempt (with the possibility of continued part-time/full-time work at the end of fellowship period)

Level: Associate I

Education/Experience Preferences: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Compensation Range: $21.50/hour - $26.37/hour DOE

Reports To: Creative Director

Manages: None

Supported By: Social Media Coordinator, Development Assistant, Project Assistants

Start Date: ASAP

We Are DigDeep

The DigDeep Right to Water Project is the only WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) organization serving the more than 2 million people in America who still don’t have a tap or a toilet at home.

DigDeep believes access to clean water is a human right. We run several nationally recognized programs that empower communities to build their own water and sanitation systems. We won the 2018 US Water Prize for our Navajo Water Project, which has brought clean, running water to hundreds of Native families across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. DigDeep launched the Appalachia Water Project in July of 2020, which brings clean, running water into the homes of Appalachia families, starting in southern West Virginia. The project has already brought safe water to hundreds of homes through our innovative hydropanel project and a public-private partnership with the McDowell County Public Service District which is helping families connect to new water lines. Our water projects expanded in 2022 when we launched our Colonias Water Project. This project works to bring clean, running water to the residents living in communities along the Texas-Mexico border. The Texas colonias are largely unincorporated, low-income communities that fall just outside city limits and often lack basic infrastructure. Our work began in Cochran colonia near El Paso. DigDeep partnered with residents, housing nonprofits, and county officials to innovate a new model for public-private-partnership that brings these basic services to families for the first time. Now we're getting the water flowing in 5 more communities.

The Opportunity

DigDeep is looking for a creative, collaborative, organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented person to support and assist our Creative Department team as the Creative Design Fellow (CDF). Reporting to the Creative Director, the CDF is responsible for providing support for the Creative Department through a variety of channels, including, but limited to: print, digital, web, video and other as assigned. The CDF will assist with the development and design of core DigDeep graphics, logos, collateral materials for print, web and merch, and a variety of other creative tasks as assigned.

This fellowship is designed for current juniors or seniors in college, or recent graduates. This opportunity will afford participants the chance to apply their creative design skills, while aiding in creating the visual elements that communicate our mission and vision. Our fellows are imaginative, curious, meticulous and (most importantly) an integral part of our team.

Key Responsibilities

This is what you’ll do once you join the team

• Review organization collateral and assist with collateral updates and version control ensuring all collateral is aligned and on-brand
• Review new collateral concepts and create mockups using computer software programs such as Figma, or Adobe products such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign
• Help design and develop graphic design projects for print, digital, physical merch, or other media
• Develop a portfolio of work that will be used to support the organization's brand strategy
• Assist in layout creation for fundraising campaigns, micro-sites, emails, internal presentations, or other printed materials as-needed
• Communicate cross-departmentally to help assess and determine creative design needs and deliverables
• Work with team and community members on creative ideas in order to help create compelling visual content using Figma (preferred) or Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator)
• Create layouts from scratch as needed, using Figma, Photoshop or Illustrator
• Prepare images to coincide with social media posts
• Assist with video production (shooting, editing, etc)
• Help architect, plan, and work within project timelines and deadlines
• Present designed work to internal teams
• Other projects as assigned

As the organization continues to evolve, duties or tasks may change without impacting the overall Job Description.

Competencies

• Ownership: Some ownership, receives instructions on some tasks, seeks out information. Demonstrates self-control and recognizes own pressure points. Volunteers to undertake tasks that stretch abilities. Possesses a strong work ethic and manages workload autonomously using creative methods to organize and prioritize ongoing workload. Listens to manager's guidance on gaps in own skill set and takes initiative towards learning opportunities to enhance effectiveness.
• Initiative: Taking initiative through asking questions and learning. Identifies who can provide support and procures their input. Identifies problems/challenges and brings them to supervisor to address. Volunteers to undertake tasks that stretch capability.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in conversations and interactions with others (both internal and external). Converses and writes in ways that support both transactional and administrative activities. Seeks and shares information and opinions. Explains the immediate context of the situation, asks questions for follow-up, and solicits advice prior to taking action. Ability to creatively plan and deliver written and visual communications, utilizing graphics, statistics, presentations, and language in such a way as to have maximum impact on the intended audience.
• Collaborative Working/Teamwork: Works both independently and as a collaborative team member. Listens and responds constructively to colleagues’ feedback and ideas. Provides support where needed, seek assistance when necessary. Have a desire to build and maintain relationships with others. Shares information and advice on how to get things done and who to involve. Displays an open, curious, non-judgmental approach regarding differences of opinion. Always remains respectful in communications and approach where disagreement exists. Learns how to create reports, documentation, and other written information to be used cross-functionally. Receptive of constructive criticism and integrates feedback into future approaches.
• Technical Expertise: Has demonstrated ability and depth of knowledge with the technology in the desired technical area. Effectively uses and applies technical knowledge, and uses knowledge to identify solutions to existing problems.

Skills and Qualifications

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or similar degree or relevant experience
• At least 2 years of applicable professional experience (including internships and volunteer work); preferably in the nonprofit, marketing and advertising sectors
• Excellent computer knowledge for both MAC and PC
• Proficiency in Figma, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite required
• Experience with Slack, Asana, Airtable, Squarespace, Zoom
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified time frames
• Organized, dependable, and detail oriented
• Understanding and appreciation of humanitarian principles
• PLUS: skills in Animation, 3D, VFX, Photo Editing, Video production

Compensation and Benefits

At DigDeep, we believe that great work requires a great job. We pride ourselves on creating industry-leading employment opportunities for our team across the United States. We’re a supportive environment that values creativity, diversity and quick-thinking. Here’s how we’ll support you in your work:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Supportive and engaging work environment
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced and accomplished professionals
• Ability to work remotely

Interested?

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter. References should be available upon request. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No office visits. No calls please. Thank you.

DigDeep has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees and community at large. Candidates applying to work at DigDeep should be ready to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination and booster as a condition of their employment.

In an effort to promote pay equity and transparency, DigDeep does not negotiate compensation outside of posted compensation ranges.

Please note that DigDeep cannot provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

DigDeep is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. DigDeep is built on the principles of equity, transparency and the power of human experience. Your work will improve the daily lives of real people. We believe everybody should have the clean, running water they need to thrive. Join us, and we’ll close the US water gap in our lifetimes.

DigDeep is a certified Great Place to Work®