Title: Jr Digital Designer (Temp/Part-Time)

Grindr has an opportunity for an ambitious and creative individual to join our organization as a Jr. Digital Designer with our Product Marketing team. This position will be part of Grindr’s “Future Voices” program.

More on Future Voices

This is a unique and exciting program that provides highly motivated and aspiring candidates with diverse backgrounds an opportunity to work in tech. This is a paid, part-time that lasts up to 12 weeks.

The candidate can expect:

• Formal onboarding 
• An assigned mentor who will provide performance evaluations and coaching
• A thorough opportunity to work and partner on projects and assignments that will help build their career experience
• Ownership of a capstone project that will be a tangible asset to add to a portfolio

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing creative concepts and campaigns to align with the overall brand strategy and marketing calendar.
• Maintain brand guidelines and ensure design execution aligns with brand vision across projects.
• Produce compelling static and flash banner ads, graphics, print collateral, merchandise, and more.
• Design in-app messaging (banner, pop-up, interstitial), and overlays within a mobile app experience.
• Assist in designing digital content such as web assets, social media, online advertising.
• Work in a collaborative environment and take direction in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Basic understanding with Adobe in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Google Slides
• Basic understanding of brand guidelines, typography, layout, color theory, clean/minimal design aesthetic.
• Organizational skills to assist in facilitating multiple projects in a timely manner, as well as, ability to juggle small priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Sense of being an advocate for social justice and inclusivity.
• Constantly curious, creative and analytical. Believe that data-driven design drives good business results.
• Sleeves rolled up attitude, great communication skills plus an ability to work cross-functionally with ease while presenting ideas clearly/concisely and effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• HTML and CSS, responsive email design for mobile and familiarity with prototyping and animation tools are desirable but not required.
• Working knowledge of Sketch, After Effects, Keynote, slack, asana is a plus.

Why Work at Grindr?

Since 2009, Grindr has built the world’s largest social network for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. Now more than just an app, we’re a family of lifestyle brands with the shared mission to connect LGBTQ people with the world around them:

• Grindr – The location-based social app that started it all. Over 3 million people use Grindr daily, from every country on the planet.
• Grindr for Equality (G4E) – Our social mission to promote justice, health, and safety for LGBTQ individuals around the globe.
• Gaymoji – A one-of-a-kind collection of over 500+ stickers available on iOS, Android, and in the Grindr app.
• BLOOP - (In App) Each week we serve up freshly-juiced content highlighting user experiences, dating advice, grooming tips, queer pop culture & more.

Behind the brands, Grindr is an inclusive and passionate family of thinkers, innovators, leaders, and most importantly, doers. We’re fueled by endless curiosity, constant collaboration, and a knack for crossing every finish line – all within an agile growth environment. We also enjoy tons of perks, great social events, and stunning views from our HQ in West Hollywood.

Behind the brands, Grindr is an inclusive and passionate family of thinkers, innovators, leaders, and most importantly, doers. We’re fueled by endless curiosity, constant collaboration, and a knack for crossing every finish line – all within an agile growth environment. We also enjoy tons of perks, great social events, and stunning views from our HQ in West Hollywood.

Grindr is an equal opportunity employer

*Recruiting firms that submit resumes to Grindr without first entering into a written contract will not be entitled to any compensation on candidates referred by that firm.