Graphic Designer

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

As a Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for leading the creative development and execution of a wide range of visual design projects with the ultimate goal of inspiring and educating the public. This position will play a critical role in bringing to life visual representations for both external and internal needs and require a keen eye for detail and execution.  Responsibilities

• Partner with the Communications, Content and Creative teams in producing assets across multiple platforms (print, digital, webcast and experiential graphic design)
• Sketch, storyboard, ideate, and generate new concepts based on stakeholder direction and self-driven research
• Own the creative process from design to execution on projects both internal and external facing
• Maintain the visual aesthetic of the brand
• Lead and manage projects ranging from simple design requests to managing complex print-ready materials

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in graphic design, art, web design, or advertising)
• 1+ years of professional design experience in illustration, graphic design, or print production
• 2+ years of digital graphic/visual design experience, preferably in a creative digital agency setting working on digital products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with client management and full-cycle production of original content
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects)
• Expertise in visual quality assurance (VQA) of image size format, color format, and file delivery format
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and/or Keynote
• Proficiency with Figma
• Experience with image optimizing, retouching, manipulation, color corrections
• Experience in design, layout, color, and typography to art direct or produce digital assets, partnering with Product Designers
• Experience creating 2D digital assets/iconography
• Experience with animation, motion design, motion graphics work, and dynamic interactions
• Experience in industrial design or working with industrial designers
• Experience with UX/UI design
• Experience in printer spec language and output as well as working with outside print vendors and digital production
• Strong visual and conceptual skills to solve problems and create novel solutions
• Typeface and or illustration design skills
• Knowledgeable in industry standard digital production technologies for pixel-perfect branded design assets for web and apps
• A growing ability to develop innovative design work across all media
• Resourcefulness and ability to locate and archive assets independently
• Able to multi-task on design projects with a tireless work ethic
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Ability to maintain composure and articulate directives in an open, ever changing, fast paced environment
• Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and prioritize projects based on the business calendar

Additional Requirements:

• Online portfolio and any supplemental samples of work in a PDF required for consideration
• A portfolio is a required with examples of graphic design, motion design, and iconography assets
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends to accommodate prototyping and product launch campaigns
• This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Palo Alto area. 

xAI is an equal opportunity employer.

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