Web Design Lead, bizzNEST

Job Opportunity at Digital NEST

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Position Details:

• Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week, 100% FTE
• Compensation: $72,000 - $75,600 annual, exempt
• Benefits Overview: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, vacation and sick time off, paid federal holidays, and retirement plan 
• Organization Size: 50+ employees
• Reports to: VP of Innovation
• Location(s): Modesto or Stockton, with some travel to all other digital NEST locations.

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Job Overview

Digital NEST is a workforce development center that has welcomed hundreds of youth from working-class, farmworker communities to develop the technical and professional skills they need to achieve their dreams. It is an exciting time for the NEST as we are on the precipice of expanding to a total of five communities across Northern California by the end of 2025. Digital NEST has centers in the heart of Watsonville, Salinas, Gilroy, and Modesto with plans to open our fifth center in Stockton in Fall of 2024.

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Position Summary

The bizzNEST Designer will lead web and graphic design projects for bizzNEST clients. This role will participate throughout the life of the project, assisting with project intake and scoping, task assignments, communicating with clients, and reviewing work. On occasion, the Designer will be responsible for completing assignments on graphic and/or web design projects as necessary, including website design, visual identity systems, and print graphics.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client-Based Projects (45%)

• Attend client intake meetings to co-develop project scopes
• Write and review proposals for client work
• Collaborate with staff and lead interns in designing visual materials for client projects
• Support the completion of delegated projects and ensure interns meet project milestones
• Review the intern’s design work and offer feedback to support their development
• Assess challenges and adjust the project timeline within the project’s original scope of work
• Respond to client needs and requests via email and/or phone

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Intern Development (35%)

• Lead a team structure composed of senior and general level interns
• Create and implement training for interns
• Support interns in updating their portfolios and resumes
• Offer coaching and mentorship to interns
• Collaborate with the Internship Coordinator, Employer Engagement Manager, and Career Services Manager

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Design Work (15%)

• Produce deliverables for marketing clients such as social media graphics and print materials
• Provide art direction on special projects as assigned

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Other (5%)

• Responsible for contributing to lead and revenue generation to increase bizzNEST clientele
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices

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Requirements

• Passion for the mission of Digital NEST and belief in upholding organization’s core values
• Understanding of and sensitivity to issues of culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, and more

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Benefits

Digital NEST offers a holistic approach to wellness with comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement Benefit
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Annual Parking Permit
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Digital NEST, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.