Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

As a Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for leading the creative development and execution of a wide range of visual design projects with the ultimate goal of inspiring and educating the public. This position will play a critical role in bringing to life visual representations for both external and internal needs and require a keen eye for detail and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Communications, Content and Creative teams in producing assets across multiple platforms (print, digital, webcast and experiential graphic design)
• Sketch, storyboard, ideate, and generate new concepts based on stakeholder direction and self-driven research
• Own the creative process from design to execution on projects both internal and external facing
• Maintain the visual aesthetic of the brand
• Lead and manage projects ranging from simple design requests to managing complex print-ready materials

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in graphic design, art, web design, or advertising)
• 1+ years of professional design experience in illustration, graphic design, or print production
• 2+ years of digital graphic/visual design experience, preferably in a creative digital agency setting working on digital products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with client management and full-cycle production of original content
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects)
• Expertise in visual quality assurance (VQA) of image size format, color format, and file delivery format
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and/or Keynote
• Proficiency with Figma
• Experience with image optimizing, retouching, manipulation, color corrections
• Experience in design, layout, color, and typography to art direct or produce digital assets, partnering with Product Designers
• Experience creating 2D digital assets/iconography
• Experience with animation, motion design, motion graphics work, and dynamic interactions
• Experience in industrial design or working with industrial designers
• Experience with UX/UI design
• Experience in printer spec language and output as well as working with outside print vendors and digital production
• Strong visual and conceptual skills to solve problems and create novel solutions
• Typeface and or illustration design skills
• Knowledgeable in industry standard digital production technologies for pixel-perfect branded design assets for web and apps
• A growing ability to develop innovative design work across all media
• Resourcefulness and ability to locate and archive assets independently
• Able to multi-task on design projects with a tireless work ethic
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Ability to maintain composure and articulate directives in an open, ever changing, fast paced environment
• Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and prioritize projects based on the business calendar

Additional Requirements:

• Online portfolio and any supplemental samples of work in a PDF required for consideration
• A portfolio is a required with examples of graphic design, motion design, and iconography assets
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends to accommodate prototyping and product launch campaigns
• This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Palo Alto area.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer.