About the role

At Going, graphic design is more than just creating images - it's about visual storytelling that engages, informs, and inspires. We're looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our team and help us bring our vision to life.

As our Graphic Designer, you'll have the opportunity to take concepts and ideas and turn them into stunning visual representations that inspire people to travel and experience the world. Collaborating with our marketing and creative teams, you'll play a key role in bringing our ideas to life across social media, email, and web platforms.

Learn more about our brand by clicking here.

Due to the high volume of applicants we receive for this role, we will be closing applications on Friday, April 14th, 2023 to ensure we can review and respond to all candidates that have applied.

In the short term, you will

• Work collaboratively with diverse teams to gain a deep understanding of their needs and creatively bring their ideas to life through exceptional design and/or illustration
• Take full ownership of projects from ideation to final delivery, ensuring each piece reflects the high standards of Going
• Uphold and enhance the visual aesthetic of Going's brand guidelines, creating designs that consistently exceed expectations
• Adapt to existing brand standards while also producing new assets that enhance and support our design system
• Transform storyboards into polished creative pieces and customize deliverables to suit specific marketing channels with a keen eye for detail

In the long term, you will

• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams (including marketing, engineering, customer experience, and brand) to bring captivating stories to life through innovative design and compelling graphics
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality design work that meets the specific needs of each team and project
• Continuously improve speed and quality of visual content by staying up-to-date with industry trends and leveraging feedback from team members
• Collaborate with team members to generate creative ideas during brainstorming sessions and contribute unique insights to the development of campaigns
• Experiment with new ideas across multiple channels, including social media, email, and web platforms, to identify opportunities to scale and optimize designs.

What you bring to the table:

Required:

• Demonstrate mastery of design layout, graphic fundamentals, typography, photography, illustration, and email design, using your deep understanding to create compelling and engaging visuals
• Proactively take ownership of your work, demonstrating self-motivation and drive, and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Have a strong work ethic, with the ability to deliver quality designs under tight deadlines
• Display a boundless appetite for growth, always seeking to learn new techniques and technologies to further your craft
• Collaborate seamlessly with creative directors, developers, designers, animators, copywriters, and project managers, seamlessly integrating your skills and expertise throughout the creation lifecycle
• Receive constructive criticism with professionalism and grace, while remaining flexible in making all requested changes to elevate the design output
• Excel in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma, using these tools to create outstanding designs that exceed expectations
• Possess a natural creativity, resourcefulness, and intense curiosity, which drives you to develop innovative designs that push boundaries
• Communicate clearly and earnestly, both in writing and verbally, to ensure your designs convey the intended message effectively
• Hold yourself to high standards, consistently delivering designs that reflect your dedication to excellence
• You’re legally authorized to work in the United States and able to work US-hours.

Preferred:

• Showcase illustration skills that align with the Going illustration style, using your vector skills to create stunning designs
• Demonstrate hand lettering skills, which would be a bonus but are not required

Who you’ll work with

• You will report to: Olivia Malone
• You will work with: Tigran Minukyan (Motion Designer), Kylie Ruffino (Copywriter) and Esther Kwak (Social Media Manager)
• You will also work closely with: Kimberly Fred (Senior Director of Brand Marketing)

Tools we use:

• Figma is our primary design and prototyping tool
• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for illustrations and photo editing
• Notion for documentation, collaboration and project management
• Miro & Figjam for brainstorming cross-functionally
• Monday for workflow, project requests and scheduling

Why you might love working here

• The salary for this role is $85,948 + equity.
• 100% remote work environment, so go ahead and bring your dog to work or wear your PJ's to the office!
• $500/Quarter Remote Work Stipend
• $75/month Physical & Mental Wellness Stipend
• Open vacation policy, with a 15 days minimum!
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with a 5% match
• Up to 12-weeks of paid family leave
• No Meeting/Flex Fridays
• Meetup stipend when you cross paths with a co-worker
• Continuing education & development reimbursement
• Bi-annual team retreats (In September, we went to Zion National Park. In April we’re headed to Mexico City!)
• Challenging problems to solve and an awesome team to collaborate with every single day

We want you to bring your authentic self to work every single day. We accept you for who you are and consider everyone on an equal opportunity basis without regard to ancestry; age; appearance; color; gender identity and/or expression; genetics; family or parental status; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; mental, physical, or sensory disability; national, social or ethnic origin; past or present military service; sexual orientation; socioeconomic status; race; religion or belief.

‍If you require a reasonable accommodation or assistance for any part of the interview and employment process, please contact us at careers@going.com and let us know the nature of your request.