Multimedia Designer

Multimedia Designer – San Francisco, CA or Los Angeles, CA preferred

Fenton is the social change agency taking on the world’s toughest challenges in human rights, social and economic justice, environment, education, and public health. Primed with deep issue expertise and powered by the creativity and passion of 100 professionals working across the country, we create strategies for clients to help build a more just, equitable and sustainable world. A fast growing and award-winning agency, we lead the industry in diverse representation as 55% of our entire staff and 62% of our leadership team are people of color. We are women-led as 74% of our staff are women.

We are a culture steeped in social change and activism, with a collaborative work environment, excellent benefits and a strong sense of purpose and community across the agency. We are a remote-forward agency with staff who work from their homes, within a 35-mile radius of our strategic hubs (in the New York City, Washington DC, Los Angeles and in the Bay Area regions) and also gather in-person as needed in co-working spaces.

We are looking for a skilled and innovative Multimedia Designer to join our Creative Production team. San Francisco, CA or Los Angeles, CA preferred.. This role involves designing and producing an array of multimedia content, including digital graphics, print materials, animations, and interactive designs. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and creative individual who is proficient in a variety of design software and is committed to delivering visually appealing and brand-aligned multimedia content.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Multimedia Design & Production – Design and produce a variety of multimedia content, ensuring cohesion and visual appeal across digital platforms, print materials, animations, storyboards and interactive designs.

Collaborative Teamwork – Work closely with project managers and participate actively in team meetings and creative sessions to foster an innovative working environment. We are looking for creative thinkers.

Project Management – Manage and coordinate multiple design projects, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, project schedules, and client objectives for successful project completion.

Adherence To Best Practices – Create technically sound and brand-aligned assets, ensuring all creations adhere to project specifications, including technical requirements and brand guidelines

Continuous Learning – Stay informed about the latest technologies and trends in graphic design and multimedia, continuously enhancing skills and knowledge for creative excellence.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of professional experience in graphic design, with a portfolio demonstrating a range of multimedia projects.
• Strong proficiency in graphic design skills and software, particularly Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and Figma.
• The ability to translate ideas into compelling visual designs and push the creative envelope.
• Attention to detail with an eye for good composition and aesthetics.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate design concepts clearly.
• A positive attitude, ambition, and a keenness to learn and grow within the field.

Fenton Offers

• Commitment to pay equity practices;
• Salary band for Multimedia Designer begins at $85,000 and is commensurate with experience
• Year-end discretionary bonus;
• New business commission incentive;
• Comprehensive healthcare plans with generous employer premium contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA);
• 401K with employer match (50% up to 6% of your salary, eligible at 90 days of employment);
• Profit sharing plan (2% of total W2 earnings eligible after 2 years of employment);
• Flexible PTO for exempt staff and generous accrual policy for non-exempt staff.
• 11 paid company holidays,
• Discretionary Company closing between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits via WageWorks
• Mobile phone reimbursement.
• We have adopted a hybrid remote and in-office worksite model. We require all employees to live within a 35-mile radius of any of our 4 strategic hubs (NY, DC, LA & SF). You have the option to work remotely from your home and will travel to Company meetings/events as needed, or you can work from any one of our shared workspace locations.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Fenton is an anti-racist and intersectional organization that prioritizes the needs of those who have been historically marginalized or oppressed. We do the work of creating positive social change as an act of repairing the harm done to those who have been and are currently disenfranchised across racial, gender, sexual orientation and preference, religious and other marginalized backgrounds. We are committed to doing work that is rooted in justice and equity and continuing to learn how to do this work better. You can read our full DEI statement here. https://fenton.com/dei-statement/

People of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive staff. We believe that our firm’s continued success is driven by hiring and retaining high caliber staff from all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and orientations. We are committed to supporting our staff in growing their careers. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email Human Resources (lgomez@fenton.com) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

• Commitment to pay equity practices;
• Salary band for Multimedia Designer begins at $85,000 and is commensurate with experience
• Year-end discretionary bonus;
• New business commission incentive;
• Comprehensive healthcare plans with generous employer premium contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA);
• 401K with employer match (50% up to 6% of your salary, eligible at 90 days of employment);
• Profit sharing plan (2% of total W2 earnings eligible after 2 years of employment);
• Flexible PTO for exempt staff and generous accrual policy for non-exempt staff.
• 11 paid company holidays,
• Discretionary Company closing between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits via WageWorks
• Mobile phone reimbursement.
• We have adopted a hybrid remote and in-office worksite model. We require all employees to live within a 35-mile radius of any of our 4 strategic hubs (NY, DC, LA & SF). You have the option to work remotely from your home and will travel to Company meetings/events as needed, or you can work from any one of our shared workspace locations.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.