Marketing Designer

Company: OpenGov
Location: San Jose
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Imagine yourself here!
OpenGov is a mission driven fast-growth, Series D, venture backed startup (includes Andreessen Horowitz, Formation 8, and Emerson Collective). Our Board of Directors includes iconic Silicon Valley executives John Chambers (former Cisco Chairman and CEO) and Marc Andreessen (Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world).
OpenGov is the leader in modern cloud software for local governments and state agencies. We have surpassed 1,600+ governments (and growing fast!) using our products in our mission to power more effective and accountable government.
OpenGov is a 2022 Top Workplaces USA award winner and a Forbes 2022 America's Best Startup Employer!
About the Marketing Designer role:
The Marketing Designer is primarily responsible for designing external-facing campaign elements and materials that engage OpenGov's customers and prospects, maintain the visual brand, and advance OpenGov as the leading govtech company.
The role requires cross-functional collaboration to design and create assets across digital and print elements, including: ebooks, website and landing pages, ads, email templates, print materials, event signage, swag, and other visual brand elements. The role reports into a design and content team.
Marketing Designer Responsibilities:
* Design ebook, print, web, and event materials that adhere to guidelines and showcase insights effectively (both digital and physical assets)* Effectively intake, plan for/communicate around, and deliver on design requests through effective sprint planning, time management, and articulate communications to stakeholders* Develop basic web components, such as updating the corporate site or building landing pages from templates* Develop brand-aligned templates and reusable assets to be used and updated by individuals outside of Marketing (e.g., presentation templates)* Maintain brand standards in all designs and update the design system and guidelines as the brand evolves* Keep current on new media trends and strategies to identify innovative ways of delivering content.
Minimum Qualifications:
* 2-3+ years of design experience* Proficiency in the Adobe Creative suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign as well as Figma or other design and wireframing tools required* Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines* Knowledge and proficiency in HTML + CSS is preferred* Proven ability to manage and incorporate feedback from multiple project stakeholdersGood file management practices* A portfolio of work showcasing past workWhat makes OpenGov unique
Leadership: CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale) is truly a mission-driven CEO. He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and SF and Silicon Valley Business Times' 40 under 40 class of 2018!
Funding: Over $250 million, Series D company, from top tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, Cox Enterprises, and Emerson Collective.
Board of Directors: Includes iconic executives John Chambers (former Cisco Chairman and CEO), Marc Andreessen (Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world), Katherine August-deWilde (Vice Chair of First Republic Bank), and Amy Pressman (co-founder, former president, and a current board member of Medallia).
Growth: Record breaking growth with 1,600+ governments (and counting) using our products and seven acquisitions in the past six years! Click here to read more.
Culture: Winner of Forbes 2022 Best Startup Employers, Winner of 2022 Top Workplaces USA award, 50 Best Workplaces award. Check out our Careers Video!
Perks: 90% paid Medical/Dental/Vision premium for employees, fully paid Life and Short/Long term disability insurance, Unlimited PTO, Parental Leave policy, monthly fitness stipend, anniversary awards, and more!
Product: Named to the GovTech 100 (seven consecutive years), we are the leader in cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies.
Mission Driven: We are a technology company with a passion for the mission. We're powering more effective and accountable government.
Come join us and make a positive social impact!

OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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